A life changing journey
Ecuador | Dec 17 - Jan 4, 2020

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Marsha S.
Washington, DC | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2020

Our trip to Ecuador was incredible and surpassed all expectations! Iveth put together the perfect trip based upon on interests and budget. She was extremely communicative in the months and weeks leading up to our trip, and was in regular contact with us and our guides throughout our trip. Thanks to Iveth we were able to see and learn about so many different parts of the country. We spent 18 days traveling through mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. We spent half of our trip journeying through the highlands, the Amazon rainforest, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, and Quito; the second half we spend in the Galapagos Islands. She arranged for us to have a private guide/driver while on the mainland - Christian. He was one of the best guides we've ever had, in any country! He was kind, caring and funny. He was so knowledgeable about Ecuador's history, culture, and especially the nature! Thanks to Christian, we feel like experts on Ecuador. His love and passion for his country shined, and it truly made our experience extra special.

Our vacation to Ecuador was unique for a number of reasons, but mostly because Iveth was instrumental in coordinating and executing our marriage proposal. She assisted my fiance with planning every detail of his proposal, including ensuring that eleven 'love notes' were received by eleven different hotels. The proposal took place overlooking the spectacular Lake Quilotoa, and it will be one of our most cherished memories. She also assisted my fiance with planning a very special hotel stay at the beautiful and romantic Hotel Rumiloma. Iveth was always there for us; we had some issues with our airline tickets and she was immediately available to assist. When we both felt sick one day in Quito, she came to our hotel first thing in the morning with Pediasure and medicine. She was extremely attentive to all of our needs, and she went above and beyond to make sure our time in Ecuador was well spent. She is extremely organized and we never had to worry about our itinerary, pick ups, transfers, etc. Her positive energy and love for her country radiates, and we could not have imagined this trip without her playing a part in it. I plan to tell all my friends and family to work with Iveth when planning their Ecuador trips, and we will certainly work with her again on our next visit to the wonderful Ecuador!

Local specialist: Iveth Granda
Iveth
Iveth Granda
Local specialist in Quito - Ecuador | Replied on Jan 21, 2020
Heyyyyyy! My lovely and uncommon traveler friends!
It's going to be difficult forgetting you, I could say I won't forget you for more than one reason!
Thanks a lot for coming to visit my beautiful Ecuador, as you know it is your home whenever you want to come back.
I am so happy you enjoy every second, before coming, during your stay and of course after the trip with a lot of anecdotes to tell everyone!
I loved planning your trip with special details I was imaging you will love, and it's...
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Heyyyyyy! My lovely and uncommon traveler friends!
It's going to be difficult forgetting you, I could say I won't forget you for more than one reason!
Thanks a lot for coming to visit my beautiful Ecuador, as you know it is your home whenever you want to come back.
I am so happy you enjoy every second, before coming, during your stay and of course after the trip with a lot of anecdotes to tell everyone!
I loved planning your trip with special details I was imaging you will love, and it's great to read on your amazing review you loved!
Even though there were some situations unexpected, you were an amazing travelers and exceptional trip partners, when you keep together, being optimistic and being confident in the advice, and as I told you: It's great to keep together but especially in difficult moments!
Having you here, was also a great experience for me, now I feel I can do everything, lol.
Thanks a lot again for your amazing words, for all my team, it was fantastic assisting you every day, I have already let them know all your feelings on this lovely message, Christian, Marcelo and all places where you enjoy your accommodation, were so happy of receiving your message.

When you return to Ecuador, your family or your friends, remember, you have more than one friend here to help you with anything!

With all my heart ;)
Iveth