Fantastic trip because of Jacquie.
Ecuador | Jun 6 - Jun 20, 2026

Jade
Jade L.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Jacquie organised a wonderful trip and made sure everything went perfectly smoothly. She kept us updated, ensured we were taken care and came to see us at our hotel in Quito. I normally plan all my trips independently so it was a new experience having someone else do all the organising. But I am so glad I gave it a try - there was a lot of organising to be done and it meant I had no mental load having to double check times or communicating with tour guides when activities needed to be swapped around because of sea conditions etc. I was able to properly enjoy the trip. I highly recommend it!

Hotel Reviews
Boutique Hotel Cultura Manor
Quito
Authenticity & Character
Location
It is in a quiet part of town so not much going on in the evening.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nicky Amazon Lodge
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Fiesta
Puerto Ayora
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Colonial Quito City Tour
Colonial Quito City Tour
Quito

Mateo was a great guide

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Santa Cruz Island:  Highlands (Plant a Tree)  & Charles Darwin Research Station
Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands (Plant a Tree) & Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to San Cristobal Island!  La Lobería
Welcome to San Cristobal Island! La Lobería
Ecuador

Nice private guide who picked us up from the boat and took us there. Again it meant we could fit more in and was great having someone meet us.

Overnight Shuttle from Quito to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Overnight Shuttle from Quito to Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Quito

This was a bit tough - some of the seatbelts didn’t work in the minibus and it is quite a dangerous drive. I think there could be an option available for a private car instead of the bus. Someone at the lodge had done this (of course it is more expensive) but it might be a possible add on, just because the driver is quite tough in the bus.

Local specialist: Jacquie Granda
Jacquie
Jacquie Granda
Local specialist in Quito - Ecuador | Replied on Jul 23, 2026
Dear Jade, and Hamidur, Thank you so much for your beautiful words. Reading your review really made my day. Knowing that you could simply relax, enjoy every moment, and leave all the planning and logistics in my hands is exactly the experience I hope to create for every traveler. Your trust meant so much to me from the very beginning. Meeting you and Hamidur in Quito was one of my favorite moments. After spending so much time planning your adventure together, it felt like meeting friends... Read more

Dear Jade, and Hamidur,

Thank you so much for your beautiful words. Reading your review really made my day.

Knowing that you could simply relax, enjoy every moment, and leave all the planning and logistics in my hands is exactly the experience I hope to create for every traveler. Your trust meant so much to me from the very beginning.

Meeting you and Hamidur in Quito was one of my favorite moments. After spending so much time planning your adventure together, it felt like meeting friends rather than clients, and I will always remember that with a smile.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of such wonderful memories. Reviews like yours remind me why I love what I do and inspire me to keep creating meaningful journeys with the same care and dedication.

I hope this will be the first of many adventures together. Whenever you are dreaming about your next trip, whether it is back to South America or anywhere else I can help you explore, I would be honored to design another unforgettable experience for you.

Until then, I wish you both many more incredible adventures, and I hope our paths cross again someday.
I am sending you a big hug for you and for Hamidur, you have a friend, don't forget it!

With my warmest thanks,
Jacquie Granda