Quito Explorer Trips

This was our 4th trip with Explore and it did not disappoint. It really was the trip of a lifetime and we loved every minute of it. Our guide Diego was absolutely fabulous and really made the trip very enjoyable and educational for us all. The wildlife is astounding!

The tour gave a fantastic opportunity to experience many aspects of Ecuador and the Galapagos, both its culture and its incredible biodiversity. The tour is very well organised by Explore!; we felt safe at all times and our guide, Diego, was exceptional, adding so much more to the tour than just 'guiding' us. His passion for and knowledge of his country was inspirational.

Diego was a fantastic tour leader. He managed the adversity of the itinerary when it had to be changed due to civil unrest, he kept us up to date with the situation and produced a great variety of alternative destinations. He was very interested in the wildlife and flora, he was able to take wonderful pictures of the things we saw - which he shared with us. He was passionate and very knowledgeable about his country and passed that enthusiasm to us. The itinerary was varied and the days were full. My only comment would be that it would be nicer to sometimes have meals at the end of the day instead of big meals at lunchtime.

Our Explore holiday was fantastic.Diego Torres was our local guide. He spent everyday with us and made sure we knew what we were doing and were safe. No words to explain how good he was. We were expertly guided every day. His enthusiasm for wildlife was fantastic and we all gained from his positive energy. And taking us for Great Experiences All our guides in The Galapagos were also excellent and we would highly recommend them all. They told us about the island as well as sharing their enthusiastic for wildlife. Diana of IsobelaMiayari of IsobelaJamie of Santa Cruz

Excellent trip arranged by Explore! Fast moving, early starts exploring Quito and the Galapagos. We weren’t able to go to Otavalo but alternative activities were offered in the Quito area. We learned about the history of Ecuador and the wildlife and habitats of the Galapagos. Our guide Diego was outstanding and all connections were seamless. We felt safe at all times. We did so much in 14 days my head is still spinning. Food is local and plentiful. Would thoroughly recommend a trip with Explore!. Walked miles, snorkelled, swam, dined out, played quizzes, laughed, made new friends and saw countless birds, tortoises, fish, sea lions and iguanas.

Another good trip with Explore. There were only eight of us in the group, so some free space on the minibus. Our driver Wilson was very good and guide Dario was very positive about his country. Highlights were the hot springs, climbing (slowly) to 5,000m, Cuenca old town, waterfalls and boat rides in the Amazon, plus various local craft visits. I didn’t experience any power cuts, and every hotel had somewhere to fill a water bottle, as did the minibus.