Quito Tours in Winter

This experience was extraordinary! As someone who has never traveled, let alone by myself at a young age, I am thrilled at how organized and engaging everything was. The guides and family we stayed with were incredible. They were knowledgable about the culture, traditions, food, plants, and more! The accommodation was great as well as there were mosquito nets over the beds, running water, hammocks everywhere, and it was clean. The Quichua family that we stayed with was more than welcoming, they made us feel at home. Maria especially went above and beyond for a personal problem that I had, I can't thank her enough. The activities were so fun and allowed us to get a taste of what local living in Ecuador is like! Everyone and everything was incredible, 10/10 recommend.

Don't skip Ecuador! This trip was a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation in one of the most beautiful and biodiverse countries I have ever seen. The guide, group, and local people were all wonderful. I can't wait to go back, see more, and drink as many batidas de papaya as I can! If you have time, a trip to Mindo for the hummingbirds is magical

If you are reading this you have already seen the brochure description and want to know if it is all true. The trip does cover a huge variety of ground both in miles, climate and altitude so yes you really do need everything from hat and gloves to sun block! I think packing for this trip was possibly the most challenging. Most of the walking wasn't challenging but on a couple of longer ones there are options to opt out or cut short so no pressure there. Not much relaxation but some free time to shop and have the occasional cocktail, lots of travel. You will see spectacular scenery, meet interesting and knowledgeable people, seal lions having a nap in the street, iguanas a plenty. If you have a special bird interest check the nesting season to give you the best chance. We saw Frigate birds displaying to females but not the season for blue foots. The sea was warm enough but keep moving. The estimated cost of food was fairly accurate but food and drink can vary a lot. There are posh eateries with expensive cocktails, but also well priced, no frills food with a bottle of beer. ATMs relatively easy to find in a number of locations. Wifi connection was good. Hope this helps, go ahead and book!

A wonderful trip which covers many of the highlights of South America. Fast paced trip as moving from place to place a lot which was fine with me but some people could find this very tiring. Good range of places visited from cities to beaches to countryside. I enjoyed the included activities but would have been happier for the price of the trip to be slightly higher so that more activities were included. I would recommend the trip to others.

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Wow. Geluxe is my new favourite way to travel. I felt extremely well taken care of. Exploring Ecuador with caring and detail oriented guides who had a resounding love for their country was an absolute delight. I had tears in my eyes so many times on this trip after feeling overwhelmed with the beauty that surrounded me. The accommodations were in fabulous areas and always had a little something extra (views, food, staff) that helped me feel comfortable and well taken care of. The food was abundant and delicious, almost always with a reflection of the Ecuadorian cuisine. So many varied and interesting activities. Loved climbing to base camp at Cotopaxi (well, I loved getting to base camp- a worthwhile climb with a lot of elevation to add to the fun). The sheer beauty around every corner of land and sea (manta rays and seahorses in GalA¡pagos were my favorite) helped to rate this trip one of the best trips I have every been on ( maybe even the best). Thank you to all the people of Ecuador for loving their country and land and helping me see a small part of the beauty and kindness that exist in abundance.