I e-mailed and spoke with Linda to have a fab...
Ecuador | Jan 5 - Jan 16, 2024

Bill
Bill V.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

I e-mailed and spoke with Linda to have a fabulous trip of 12 days. After 2 days on our own Milton Chiqui Lopez took us to sites around Quito-highlighted by the weird effects at the equator-we visited the charming mountain of Baños in the high Andes. The 4 hour drive each way was scenic.
The trip ended with a trip into the deep Amazon rainforest to the extraordinary La Selva lodge Biden by a lake. Ore guide Dan Hicks was a 16 year veteran from England. Four days of walks and canoe rides to explore both flora and fauna. F
Innovative Euro-American cuisine that was 5 star. Luxurious accommodations high in the jungle.All rides to airports were smooth, courtesy of Alejandro & son
It was perfect.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Las Plazas
Quito

No heat in 49F weather. Breakfast just ok. Some spoke no English.

Authenticity & Character
Small and quaint
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Isla de Baños
Baños

A small very charming hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
In pleasant neighborhood
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat
Yasuní National Park

An extraordinary luxurious lodge with 5 star 3 meals daily. Great hiking and boat rides A beautiful setting on a going size lake

Authenticity & Character
A true resort deep in the wilderness.
Location
In the rainforest.
Staff
All 28 employees spoke excellent English and went out of their way to be helpful. Wait staff had the polish of a 5 star restaurant All 28 staff spoke excellent English. They went out of their way to be helpful. The wait staff worked as a team and had the professionalism of a 5 star place.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Immaculate
Activity Reviews
Visit the "Middle of the World"
Visit the "Middle of the World"
Ecuador

Interesting although 200 meters off equator

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guides and perfect transfer services
Transport
Quito - Cotopaxi National Park - Baños
Quito - Cotopaxi National Park - Baños
Ecuador

Grest visit to the stunning Andes.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Activities in Baños & Return to Quito
Activities in Baños & Return to Quito
Ecuador

Just tour of the Andes

Quality of Experience
Food
Very giid
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Observation Tower, Garza Cocha Lake & Night Walk
Observation Tower, Garza Cocha Lake & Night Walk
Yasuni National Park

All fascinating exploration of Amazon and its flora & fauna

Quality of Experience
As abkve
Food
Arrival to Coca, transfer to rainforest lodge, rainforest hike
Arrival to Coca, transfer to rainforest lodge, rainforest hike
Ecuador

Scenic 2hour ride on rivet

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Linda Schulz
Linda
Linda Schulz
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Jan 25, 2024

Bill, I am glad to hear that you have enjoyed your time here in Ecuador, especially in the beautiful and biodiverse Yasuní National Park while staying at La Selva Lodge! I will make sure to forward your excellent comments to the lodge, the guides, and the staff.
I wish you and Elena all the best for future travels!
Take care,
Linda