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Great tour of country, as well as highlights of Galapagos Islands
Ecuador | Oct 24 - Nov 3, 2025

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Scott M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Places we visited, pacing of tours, clarity (language, speaking tone and delivery) of guides and hotels we stayed in were all wonderful.

Hotel Reviews
Mercure Alameda Quito
Quito
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca
Cuenca
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana
Guayaquil
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Laguna hotel
Santa Cruz
Authenticity & Character
Nice gathering areas in courtyard, lobby and 2nd floor areas.
Location
Great area - nearby downtown active area, with lots of shopping and restaurants. Awesome locally owned bar across street - owner/bartender makes amazing drinks, with all ingredients locally sourced and natural.
Staff
Breakfast was awesome! Hot prepared meals served to us!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Mindo Cloud Forest
Mindo Cloud Forest
Ecuador

Loved feeding the hummingbirds by hand!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Stopped at a gas station/rest stop. Guide knew no toilet paper, so held a large roll for travelers to access what they needed. Small, but very nice touch!
From the Highlands to the Coast: Cajas National Park to Guayaquil
From the Highlands to the Coast: Cajas National Park to Guayaquil
Ecuador

Beautiful views! Loved the stories shared by guides.

Quality of Experience
Food
Restaurant service, food and views amazing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Visit Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station In Style
Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Visit Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station In Style
Puerto Ayora

Loved seeing tortoises everywhere, as well as ability to walk amongst them. Enjoyed walking in the huge cave.

Quality of Experience
Food
On site restaurant had good choices and food was excellent.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable and friendly guides.
Transport
Kayaking on Tortuga Bay
Kayaking on Tortuga Bay
Puerto Ayora

Enjoyed both the hike and the kayaking. Fun to see the marine iguanas and walk. Saw many sea turtles as well as a white tipped shark while kayaking. Swiming was refreshing also.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands: Discovering an Uninhabited Island
Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands: Discovering an Uninhabited Island
Puerto Ayora

Quite the view from the walk! Stairs all the way to top and they were well maintained. By shore, say penguins and blue-footed boobies. Had several hawks sitting on railing, as well as then flying above us. Snorkeled, saw wonderful fishes. Bonus - had a sea lion swim among us - having fun.

Quality of Experience
Food
Food and snacks aboard were great. Especially loved the freshly made hot chocolate and freshly popped corn.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Was a fun, well equipped boat ride. Was a bit wavy on way back, but part of nature.
Local specialist: Karla Guerrero
Photo taken by Scott M
Photo taken by Scott M
Photo taken by Scott M
Photo taken by Scott M
Photo taken by Scott M
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Photo taken by Scott M
Photo taken by Scott M
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Karla
Karla Guerrero
Local specialist in Ecuador | Replied on Nov 18, 2025

Hello Scott,

Reading about your experience in Ecuador truly filled my heart, and I absolutely loved the photos. Thank you so much for trusting us to create such a meaningful journey for you 🥳🥳.

Warm hugs from your friend in Ecuador,
Karla

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