Das Beste von Ecuador und Galapagos 12 Tage / 11 Nächte

My friend and I did a customized private tour across Quito, the Amazon, Banos, and two islands in the Galapagos. Rodney was our tour guide on the mainland and he was by far the best. I cannot recommend him enough. Everyday we knew exactly what we were doing and what we needed to prepare for regarding weather, terrain, and difficulty. Once we left the mainland for the islands, it wasn't as smooth. There were a lot more people involved and less communication, but I think that may just be how it works in the islands. So worth it regardless. I highly recommend!

This was our first time traveling to Ecuador, and after loving Mexico on our previous trip, we didn’t know what to expect — but Ecuador exceeded all our expectations! We found several tour options online and contacted several companies, but ultimately chose Ecuador Local Guide because of their fast responses and flexibility to accommodate all our needs. We visited Otavalo Market, Mindo Cloud Forest, Amazon and Galápagos islands. It was a long program, but absolutely worth it. Our group of six friends had an amazing time, and every step of the way we felt supported. The guides and drivers were professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and fun, sharing interesting facts, travel tips, and genuinely enjoying the experience with us. If you’re thinking about traveling to Ecuador, we highly recommend Ecuador Local Guide — 100%. They’re a smaller company, but extremely professional and personal in their service. Thank you for everything,we truly loved our trip! 🇪🇨❤️We are enjoying at last day at the Spa Papallacta for now and tonight flying home.

You haven't lived until you’ve felt the thin, cold air of the Andes in the morning and the warm, salty spray of the Galápagos by afternoon. 12 days of switching between a heavy coat and a swimsuit. My skin is tanned, my hair is messy, and my soul is finally quiet.

We went for bird photography, the guide on mainland Mr. Javier was awesome, full knowledge of birds. Guide went beyond to show and do photography of humming bird in mountain side. Accommodate vegan food. Also the guide Mr. George in Galapagos was very helpful putting together through different island. During our trip we had health emergency, they went beyond their limit to help and made our trip safe. We loved their hospitality. I would recommend to any one you are in safe hands. Ashok and shubha USA

The trip was amazing We visited Quito, the Amazon Rain Forest , Galapagos Islands, the provinces/towns? of Papallacta, Pinsaqui, Cotacachi and Otavalo. The La Selva Lodge is excllent. Papallacta is most beautiful as well as and the towns mentioned close by. The Galapagos cruise and the creatures are beautiful and very good but the islands themselves are barren though the waters and the ocean are fantastic. The travelling very early by plane and geeting up very early each day to see the wild life was tiring. Rain forest and Papallacta, the volcanoes, the huge Andes Mountains with thier clouds, deep valleys full od luxuriant vegetation,towns with so many waterfalls and flowing rivers, and the expansive greenery is unique and a must see. Over all famtastic. There are gangs but the GTC was very good in keeping us safe at all times Thank you to Andres at the GTC

This trip provided us with an incredible overview of Ecuador. The first part took us from Quito to Banos to the Chimborazo Volcano to Alausi to Cuenca and finally Guayaquil. We then flew to the Galapagos Islands and spent time on Santa Cruz and Isabella Islands. Our tour guide for the first portion, Mijael, was incredible. He was extremely knowledgeable about so many topics: history, geography, flora and fauna, indigenous peoples, political history, local food and so much more. He knew when to give us information as we arrived in different areas, answered any questions that we had, and prompted great conversations. He was also a great and safe driver, and was obviously very familiar with all the areas that we visited. He would also prepare us for the upcoming day, and we knew what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect. Mijael went above and beyond to meet our needs and definitely exceeded our expectations. We have travelled to many areas of the world, and had many guides, and Mijael was the best! Banos and Cuenca were particularly amazing. The Galapagos Islands were incredible. To see iguanas, giant tortoises, penguins, sharks, finches, sealions, blue footed boobies was incredible. We had a fantastic time in Isabella with some great guides. The visit to the wetlands area and snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet were highlights. Our tour took us to the top of a volcano to the beaches of Galapagos. We wore everything from warm jackets to bathing suits! We had amazing food, great adventures, and so much fun! It was definitely a trip of a lifetime. Thank you to Cristian for being so responsive and organizing this incredible trip.

My person guides were wonderful. Vivi picked me up the first day in her personal vehicle and I felt like I was taking a road trip with a friend. She was very knowledgable and professional. The itinerary was organized and all the details were arranged. Yet, I had flexibility and time to relax since it was my own trip. We had another guide join us after the first 3 days for help driving detour roads. He was also very knowledgable and professional. The guides on the different islands in the Galapagos continually communicated details and made sure I was taken care of at every step. Cristian (owner) was verifying information all the time as my trip continued, and checked in with me several times. But he also trusted the guides he hired to take care of the day-to-day. I loved my trip and saw so much of the Ecuadorian mainland, and Galapagos Islands, flora, and fauna. This trip was affordable, personal, organized, and diverse in its experiences. I had a wonderful tome and highly recommend.

We went with the Metropolitan Touring company -5 day cruise. It was wonderful and well organized. The northern islands were fantastic and inspiring. Can’t wait to go back and visit some of the other islands.

Ecuador Local Guide has answered every question, arranged every detail and handled every issue with professionalism. From rules to enter to Ecuador, Covid tests, flights, hotels and shuttles. Communication with Cristian was very fast, with responses within hours and very clear with all the information and online payment methods were secure and fast. We had reached out to 3 tour operators and Cristian was the only one who responded considering each of our preferences and criteria in mind, the other ones seemed to be pushing us towards particular properties or programs, finally my family composed by 8 adults + 2 kids decided to book our Ecuador and Galapagos program for 15 days with Ecuador Local Guide. It was one of the most memorable trips we've ever had. Cristian and his team did a phenomenal job with all the logistics were spot on and we knew exactly what to expect at every activity. The local guides recruited for us were just delightful with so many extra-miles and we understood why the name of the company is called Ecuador Local Guide. If you are looking to go to the Ecuador & Galapagos, we highly recommend Ecuador Local Guide to help you plan and you won't find better service anywhere!

This was a wonderful trip in all respects. Ecuador has so much biological, geological and geographical diversity in such a small country that every day was a delightful and unique experience. But anyone going to Ecuador can read about and try to find these destinations, what I really want to comment on is Ecuador Local Guide. Cristian, his whole family and network of associates and friends all over the country, including the Galapagos, made the trip a success. Starting with a 12 day tour (we added on a few days, so it became 15) that enabled us to experience many highlights of the country, they customized the tour to our interests, and found hidden gems in the way of reasonably priced and yet excellent accommodations and restaurants. They also suggested and planned really fun and informative activities that we never would have known about, or had access to on our own. Every aspect of the trip was well planned and executed. This eliminated all of the potential stress and mishaps of traveling in a foreign country during COVID with minimal Spanish language skills, so we were able to just relax and enjoy the experience. Ecuador Local Guide was professional, flexible and responsive throughout the planning and during the actual trip when adjustments were required. Some of the highlights for us were: - Having lunch at Colibri Garden. (They have a great “chef” in the way of Mrs. Umaquinga; best tomato soup ever.) We rode horses to there from a rose nursery where we had a very interesting tour and learned about the rose growing and exporting business in Ecuador. - Birding everywhere, but especially in Mindo. Our guide Javier is an excellent and enthusiastic birder, and helped us identify a lot of beautiful birds. In Mindo we stayed at the Yellow House, which, in addition to trails, provided a delicious breakfast on the deck with hummingbird feeders nearby. - Getting up at the crack of dawn in Banos to find the Andean cock-of-the-rock. (We didn’t, but saw a lot of other birds and had a great hike.) - Soaking in the hot springs at Termas de Papallacta, in the rain. - Experiencing a national holiday “La Independencia de Guayaquil” in Banos. - Impromptu visit to Patate, and lunch at a lovely garden restaurant which Cristian arranged for us at the last minute. - Visit to Mitad del Mundo to learn amazing things about the equator. - In the Galapagos on Isabela island, having a surprise special dinner with a table set up for us on the beach, which Cristian arranged in secret. The food was as good as the views. - Visiting the upper Amazon and learning about the ecosystem there. If you are considering a trip to Ecuador, you cannot go wrong with this tour company!