Offroad Driving in Otavalo

10 Days True Ecuador Experience

The best place to book your Galapagos vacation

Booked a 10 day trip for 16 friends and family. Day trip to Quito, two days in amazon jungle and five days in Galapagos. Worked out details withe Ecuatraveling's owner, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo's customer service is amazing to say the least. Most of us landed at the Quito airport around mid night. Pablo's guys were there with a car to the hotel, that was included in our package. After day trip to Quito city and at the Equator, we moved on to amazon jungle. Flights. boarding passes, luggage all of it was handled expertly by Pablo's people. In amazon jungle we had to expert guides that were excellent. So many unique species of birds and creatures. We stayed at the Yasuni Econolodge. We were treated with the culture of the tribe. Many native tribes are fighting off the offers from oil companies that sell their oil to China. All of us felt really good about supporting the native tribes wanting to maintain their culture. We actually saw the signs of oil drilling on the opposite costs of the Napo river. All the food, boat ride, river canoe, food etc. was included. Did not have to make any of that arrangement ourselves. Pablo was able to include everything in the package. Onward to Galapagos.Government of Ecuador has made the procedure to enter Galapagos very complicated. Pablo comes to rescue. He had the agent of our yacht company there to assist us with the complicated procedure. Even with able assistance it took all 16 of us about two hours, before we can proceed to the Galapagos. In Galapagos, we were there five days and four nights. Alya was the name of our yacht. Luxury is one word that fits very well to Alya. I think everyone that can afford, must visit Galapagos at least one. Starting with life on earth to the evolution of modern human beings and other creatures can be learned in Galapagos. Aside from one of a kind animal and plant species; the process of evolution continues in Galapagos. Good guide can point out how the evolution is an ongoing natural process. Walking in lava fields requires physical dexterity and stamina. As Alya moved from one island to another island; the ocean was rough. So, many in our group had motion sickness. But everyone had behind the ear patches that worked I was the lead for our group. Compared Ecuatraveling's quote with the other US based operators; Ecuatraveling's quote won, hands down. Add amazing service Pablo provided and Ecuatraveling becomes an amazing value. Overall, it was a once in a life time vacation for us. Thank you Pablo, and rest of the gang.

Private Full-Day Tour From Quito to Otavalo Indigenous Market

Best trip to Out Door Market

Pato our driver went out of his way on this full day tour to Otavalo where the outdoor market place was. He picked us up in Quito at the JW Marriott hotel in his private comfortable Suv. Our 1st stop was in Guayllabamba where we tried some local fruit. It was very tasty. Then he took us to the town of Cayambe to a local place for a light snack. The restaurant was called Del Padre. Pato took us back in the kitchen to watch the staff make these biscuits called Los Bizcohos. It was very interesting to watch how they keep the tradition of baking these biscuits with a wood burning oven. Then Pato took us to the town of Cangahua to the El Solar Museum. That was very interesting to learn more about our solar system and eclipse and the equator. Then Pato took us to the town of Otavalo for the outdoor Market Place. Alot of vendors displaying all hand made goods to jewlery, clothing, leather goods, rugs, wooven blankets, and such. Very reasonable prices too. Vendors will negotiate for the best price for you. Then we went to a local place for lunch with Pato for authentic Ecudorian food. It was very good food and very reasonable. Then Pato took us on the way back to a local musician named Nanda Manachi that makes hand made wooden instruments. He was very gracious and gave us a brief musical performance. Then we ended our trip at a local artist, named Jose C. that makes beautiful hand wooven Tapestries. I would highly recommend this full day trip to the Outdoor Market in Otavalo with our Driver, Pato. He went above and beyond to make this experience the most enjoyable.

Private Otavalo Tour: Weavers Workshop & Cultural Immersion

Full day of Ecuador culture and bird life

Francesco our guide look after my husband, my teenage son, and I really well at our one-day excursion to Otavalo. He stopped to let us take photos when we wanted. He was full of interesting information about Ecuador, its industry, its culture, its people. He was incredibly friendly and we enjoyed his company. The highlight of the day was the bird sanctuary. Francesco translated the show as it was in Spanish. We enjoyed the stops at the Equator, the Musician's Workshop, and the Biscuit Factory. And we had great fun haggling in the extensive market.