Offroad Driving in Ambato

4 Day Private Tour From Volcanoes route to the Amazon Rainforest

A Wonderful Way to Explore Ecuador

This year, my husband and I were determined to travel to South America, but we didn't have much leave to spend on a large trip. With less than a week, we wanted to pack in as much as possible. After searching several options in the northern portion of the country, Ecuador stood out, both for what it could offer in terms of ecosystems to explore and for the ease of getting there from the States. This trip did not disappoint! We were completely aw-struck by the beauty of Ecuador. The landscapes are like nothing you have ever seen in the States or Europe. Natural beauty and diversity are everywhere you look. The photos do not do it justice. And while it was a lot of driving, the relatively quick trip from the Andes into the complete jungle is both amazing and jarring! These two areas are so completely different from one another, adding so much richness to this trip! While we came for the natural beauty, we loved being immersed in local culture, which has survived the history of Spanish colonialism better than most places in the world. Ecuadorians were so friendly and warm, all so eager to ensure we had a good experience. Our driver, Erik, was sublime, and we felt we had the VIP experience with him the entire way. Live Ecuador did a great job organizing this trip, and Erik did a wonderful job explaining different options to us and keeping us on schedule. We were the only two people on our trip, and Erik took such care to ensure the trip was what we wanted it to be. He was also a conscientious driver. I get motion sick rather easily, and Ecuador has many winding roads and landscapes. Erik navigated these with relative ease, and I was rarely ill from it all. I did feel a bit of trepidation initially after booking with Live Ecuador, only because they did not have many reviews on their website for this particular trip. However, many of the more “polished” experiences didn’t seem to be run by locals at all, and I wanted to ensure we supported Ecuadorians as much as possible. This trip did not disappoint, and I am so glad we took the plunge. The Suchipakari lodge also has a good track record in how they treat their staff, and it also supports local wildlife rehabilitation. I am so glad we went with this company, in the end!

5-Days Amazon Rainforest and Andes Adventure

This tour is highly recommended!

Diana is an excellent guide with a lot of experience and knowledge of each place visited; I congratulate her! Luis was a very kind driver; we felt safe with him!

Cotopaxi National Park and Inca Ruins Day Trip

Lake, Towereing Volcano and a Wonderful Hacienda

My wife and I and our 40 year old son travled to Cotopaxi to walk the lake, see some birds and hike to over 15,900 feet. We had a fantastic time with Wilson! We then went to lunch at a wonderful hacienda which incorporated the Inca ruins as well Colonial period building and more recent. It was a fantasic place and the food was wonderful. We were then surprised to feed a pack of llama. What a wonderful day out of Quito!! I highly recommend the trip.