Driving Activities in Tena

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.

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!

6 Days: Quito, Otavalo, Amazon, Tungurahua, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi...

A great way to see a lot in a short time

My mother and I travelled with the beautiful kind, caring and wonderfully hard working Erik through Ecuador. You can tell just how much Erik loves his country and how much he cares for the various communities we visited. Fabulous and SAFE driver. I cannot believe how well Erik handled the chaotic roads of Ecuador while trying to answer the multitude of questions we constantly peppered him with. My only feedback would be to run the trip in reverse. Going from high altitude in Quito to the amazon and then back to high altitude really knocked us around. I would go Quito, Cotopaxi then Quilotoa then into banos and the amazon for a more enjoyable trip. Great accommodation and breakfasts. Thank you Erik for your patience with us and for showing us your beautiful country with such passion. Great ambassador.