It was a wonderful trip a couple hiccups, but...
Argentina | Feb 17 - Mar 29, 2026

Dorothy
Dorothy M.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2026

It was a wonderful trip a couple hiccups, but they’re bound to happen on a long trip like mine was. One thing I could mention is that flying from Quito to Baltra Island. I was not told there was a stop in between. I was very tired and I was dead asleep and didn’t really hear or understand the announcement and consequently when we landed I thought we were there and I got off had to book another flight myself and a hotel and get on the flight the next morning to go to Baltra while at the airport, I talked to a girl the same thing happened to her. She was not told there was a stop over and she had gone to sleep as well so.
But for the most part, the trip was wonderful. I was always picked up on time brought back the guides and the drivers were wonderful. The hotels were excellent except in QUITO I had to have cold showers. Other than that my showers were all hot, but that hotel was very nice even with the cold showers. The quality of the tours were terrific. I enjoyed every one of them one person who is very instrumental in helping me was Leo QUITO who came to the hotel and explained several things to me that I didn’t understand and that made a world of difference. I have told many many people how my tour was organized because as travelling alone, I spoke to everybody and they all wanted to know about my tour for one person for such a long period of time so I told them Kim Kim was an excellent company and I had used it a couple times before and would definitely be using it again. Weather was excellent so that was a good time to go. Things weren’t as expensive as I thought they would be food was excellent all in all. It was a trip of a lifetime thank you Dorothy McConville Vancouver Canada.

Hotel Review
Hotel Carlota
Quito

Couldn’t seem to get a hot shower

Authenticity & Character
Friendly staff
Location
Close to everything
Staff
They were very friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Circumstance Comfortable room
Local specialist: Claudia Salvato
Claudia
Claudia Salvato
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Apr 06, 2026
Dorothy,
Thank you so much for such a heartfelt and detailed message 💙 It really means a lot to read about your experience, especially on such a long journey and traveling on your own.
We are truly glad to know that the trip felt like a “trip of a lifetime” for you ✨ and that, throughout the journey, you felt supported, well accompanied and able to fully enjoy each destination. It is especially nice to hear how comfortable you felt with the guides, drivers and overall organization along the...
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Dorothy,
Thank you so much for such a heartfelt and detailed message 💙 It really means a lot to read about your experience, especially on such a long journey and traveling on your own.
We are truly glad to know that the trip felt like a “trip of a lifetime” for you ✨ and that, throughout the journey, you felt supported, well accompanied and able to fully enjoy each destination. It is especially nice to hear how comfortable you felt with the guides, drivers and overall organization along the way.
We are very sorry about what happened with your flight to Baltra. We can absolutely understand how confusing and frustrating that moment must have been, especially while traveling alone and being tired. Thank you for sharing this with us, as it helps us make sure these details are communicated more clearly moving forward.
It is wonderful to hear that, beyond that situation, you were able to enjoy the hotels, the tours, the food and even connect with other travelers along the way. The fact that you shared your experience with others during your trip and would choose to travel with us again truly means a great deal to us 😊
Thank you again for your trust, Dorothy. It was a pleasure to be part of your journey.
Kindest regards,
Claudia