Driving Activities in Guayaquil

7 Days Quito - Montañita Visiting Andes, Amazon and coast

Exceptional 7‑Day Private Tour with Erick – Highly Recommended!

We booked the 7‑day private journey from Quito to Guayaquil with stops in Quilotoa, Baños, Alausi, Chimborazo, and Cuenca, and it turned out to be one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had. The main reason: Erick from Wanderbus.. Erick is an outstanding driver and guide — professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the beauty of Ecuador. From day one, we felt safe, well taken care of, and completely relaxed. What made this trip unforgettable: Perfect organization: Every day was well‑planned, smooth, and stress‑free. Local insights: Erick showed us amazing viewpoints, authentic restaurants, local markets, and hidden spots we would have never found on our own. Flexibility: He adapted the itinerary whenever we wanted to stay longer or make spontaneous stops. Warm personality: Traveling with Erick felt like traveling with a trusted friend. Safety first: Especially on the mountain roads around Chimborazo, and during our drive through Durán, we always felt completely safe. Baños was full of adventure, the landscapes around Chimborazo were breathtaking, Cuenca was a cultural highlight, and arriving in Guayaquil was the perfect ending to an incredible week. If you want to explore Ecuador in a safe, authentic, and enjoyable way, we can recommend Erick without hesitation. He made this journey truly special.

7D Quito Guayaquil: Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Amazon, Chimborazo

Driver and guide make a difference

I forgot to add our guide Jose’s name to my review. I wanted to give him credit for all his help. Our guide Jose was very knowledgeable and helpful. Jose made the trip meaningful by providing a bit of history and importance of the land. Great trip!

Cocoa and Tropical Fruits Farm with Fine Chocolate Experience

A Whole New Appreciation for Chocolate. From farm to chocolate bar this was amazing!

This cacao farm visit was an absolute highlight of our trip and easily one of our favorites. Touring a working cacao farm with more than 30 different fruit trees was both fascinating and inspiring. We learned so much about the agricultural side of cacao—from the different plant varieties and harvesting methods to bean processing and the chocolate-making process. One of the most interesting things we learned was that cacao can absorb aromas from neighboring fruit trees, which is why the farm is planted with such incredible biodiversity—vanilla, lime, orange, mango, and so much more. This diversity gives each farm its own unique flavor fingerprint, something we had never considered before and now deeply appreciate. The experience was educational, immersive, and truly heaven for chocolate lovers. To top it all off, the family who runs the farm welcomed us with incredible hospitality and prepared a delicious lunch in their home, making the day even more special. If you have an extra day and want to explore inland beyond Guayaquil, this experience is a must. We left with a whole new appreciation for chocolate and a deeper understanding of how to savor and taste it properly. Huge thanks to our guide Eddy and our wonderful hosts, Rody and Alexa—they were amazing.