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Ecuador | Mar 8 - Mar 18, 2026

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patricia n.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

The entire process of planning, booking and experiencing our amazing trip to Ecuador including the Amazon and the Galapagos was handled with ease and efficiency by Maria and KimKim travel. We enjoyed not having to worry about any of the logistics at any of our stops. Maria and Maurizio (our Driver) were always on time and available for any additional issues. I definitely recommend KimKim travel and will personally use them again.

Hotel Reviews
Go Quito Hotel
Quito

Located in the center of Quito, this hotel provides everything a traveler could need. Staff is friendly, excellent drinks at the bar and spacious, clean rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Location
About a 40 minute ride from the airport
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sacha Lodge
Coca

A beautiful destination in the Amazon Rain Forest. Food was excellent. Gregorio our tour guide went out of his way to be sure we saw as much of the wildlife and beauty he could find. Accommodations were exceptional

Authenticity & Character
Location
Part of the adventure was getting there
Staff
Gregorio was a very good tour guide
Cleanliness & Comfort
M/Y Coral I & II

Great way to experience the Galapagos in more personalized way. There was a total of 14 passengers on our boat. The rooms were small but you don't spend much time there anyway. The common area where you dine and gather was comfortable. David, the bar tender and waiter was amazing. He did everything he could to make sure you had everything you wanted. The excursions and snorkeling allowed everyone to see all the amazing wildlife.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Multiple island stops
Staff
Staff and guides were always available and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Small rooms and mildew smell
Activity Reviews
Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel.
Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel.
Quito

Could have stayed closer to the airport for this brief overnight stay

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacha Lodge Day 2
Sacha Lodge Day 2
Yasuni National Park

Hiking and tower views

Quality of Experience
Hikes were a bit drawn out. would appreciate a little more free time
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discover Quito's Best-Kept Secrets: A Full-Day Tour of the Historic and the Middle of the World
Discover Quito's Best-Kept Secrets: A Full-Day Tour of the Historic and the Middle of the World
Quito

Chocolate tasting, tour of old town

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer out Quito and flight to El Coca
Transfer out Quito and flight to El Coca
Ecuador

No issues

Quality of Experience
Food
Buffet breakfast at the hotel is very nice
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacha Lodge Day 1
Sacha Lodge Day 1
Yasuni National Park

Beautiful accommodations in the heart of the Rain Forest. We watched squirrel monkeys jump from tree to tree right from the back deck of our room

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Quite an adventure from Coca to the lodge, but well worth it
Sacha Lodge Day 3
Sacha Lodge Day 3
Yasuni National Park

Crane views, Piranha fishing, indigenous village

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacha Lodge  - Return to Quito
Sacha Lodge - Return to Quito
Yasuni National Park
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Discover the Magic of Otavalo: Immerse Yourself in Indigenous Culture and Vibrant Markets and visit  Cuicocha Lake.
Discover the Magic of Otavalo: Immerse Yourself in Indigenous Culture and Vibrant Markets and visit Cuicocha Lake.
Ecuador

Long day driving around. Cuicocha Lake was underwhelming but it was a nice place to get out and stretch. Enjoyed stops along the way for native treats. Could have spent more time at the market. Lunch at old estate was a nice surprise

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Maurizio and Maria
Transport
Comfortable ride
Local specialist: María Belén Villacrés
María Belén
María Belén Villacrés
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Mar 30, 2026

Hi Patricia,
Thank you for your message and for trusting us with your trip, I really appreciate it. I’m glad to know everything went smoothly and that you were able to enjoy each destination without concerns along the way.

It’s great to hear that the guides and drivers made a positive difference in your experience. I’ll be sure to share your comments with María & Maurizio and the rest of the team, they’ll be happy to know their work was appreciated.

Thanks again for your recommendation, and I hope we can help you with another trip in the future.
María-Belén