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Excellent, varied trip
Seeing a hoatzin.
Eddie was first class, full of enthusiasm and knowledge and a really nice man
Prepare to enjoy yourselves.
Excellent hotels, esp in Cuenca.
If it’s variety you’re after, in one country, with no worries about getting around, this is the trip to choose. Every day brings something different, whether at fairly high altitude in the snowy peaks of Chimborazo National Park or the sultry heat of the Amazon basin. Breathtaking scenery between the destinations, coupled with stops in quaint market towns en route, mean the travelling is never hard work. The local people you meet and perhaps buy goods from are also friendly and welcoming.
Hard to choose, but probably the time in the Amazon basin. The different types of wildlife seen during the day compared to on the night time walk, the reduced use of electricity thanks to candlelit rooms at the lodge, and the work being done at the nearby wildlife rescue centre to educate people as to the importance of all the species, meant a wonderful couple of days. The 'tubing' on the river was great fun too!
Pablo was friendly and informative in a very relaxed manner, without ever going into so much detail that you'd switch off from what he was saying. He organised things well so that the odd longer day on the day bus was broken up sufficiently with breaks along the way, and he knew of decent places to stop for lunch. He was always ready to get our extremely reliable driver, Nelson, to pull over for the countless photo opportunities en route.
Remember that you'll be going to a couple of places at higher altitudes, where it could be very cold, so you might want to take a warm hat and gloves to go with the extra layers of clothing you'll want on those days. Heed your guides advice when it comes to trying to avoid altitude sickness, as until you're at those heights, you don't realise what an effect it can have.
You can eat and drink remarkably cheaply in a lot of places, and the standard of food always seemed to be very acceptable. Like in any country be aware of your surroundings, especially in the bigger cities, although I never felt uneasy anywhere on this trip. Have plenty of space on the memory card in your camera...
This was one of my best ever trips. Ecuador is a beautiful country with many different kinds of scenery, interesting cities, fabulous bird life, fascinating indigenous people, colourful markets and much more.
Impossible to pick just one! Our whole time in the jungle was great but practising with a blowpipe certainly has to be high up on the list. Also walking down Chimborazo volcano at 4,800m in the snow just 24 hours later was pretty special. Making chocolate on a farm, from caco bean to a hot drink, was really good fun and the boat trip in the mangroves at the coast was amazing - we saw so many beautiful birds. Oh yes, and the hummingbirds in the cloud forest....I could go on for ever!
Pablo is a great tour leader. He is friendly, great fun and very informative. It is clear that he loves his country and he is passionate about Ecuador's wildlife and people. He was very much part of the group, interested in finding out about us as well as answering all our endless questions about Ecuador. He always made sure everything ran smoothly and quickly sorted out any little problems that occurred. He made a great holiday very special.
Take some warm clothes! Within a 24 hour period we went from steaming in the jungle to freezing near the top of a snow-capped volcano! Waterproof trousers are a good way of keeping your legs warm and a hat and gloves are a good idea. Don't forget a swimming costume for tubing in the jungle and the hot springs elsewhere.
All in all this is a trip for those who want a slice of all that mainland Ecuador has to offer. It's a busy two weeks with perhaps not long enough in each place, but Ecuador has so much variety with so many different landscapes and this trip will offer you a taste of everything.
Every day a new world in Ecuador.
Each day showeda different face of the country, Rainforest, busy Towns, Wildlife, Farmlife and much more
For me it was the walk at Chimborazo National Park. The barren landscape was like beeing in another world.
Pablo was great. He knew history, biology and much mor of his country.
The walks at high places get very cold, don´t forget gloves. Moskito repellents on clothes is useful. Yoe dant´t need a Moskito Net.
All Hotels ans Haciendas were so beautifull that we all liked to stay longer than one or two nights.
Ecuador is definitely worth to discover, it’s natural beauty is absolutely fantastic! Unique geographical location is giving a chance to experience different climate zones, eco systems and even to reach the highest point on the planet (Chimborazo mountain). The journey over all was even better than we expected: very knowledgeable and professional guide, great accommodations, delicious food, wonderful hiking routes and other activities. It is very adventurous and full of excitement trip, where you can enjoy wildlife, visit historical sites, meet local indigenous people and learn about their customs and traditions. It deserves every single penny we paid, we enjoyed this tour a lot and looking forward for opportunity to come again!
Among the highlights of this trip are climbing Chimborazo mountain, walking in Amazon jungles and meeting local community San Clemente.
Group leader (Eddy) is very professional, speaks very good English, has very deep knowledge about the country: history, geography, wildlife etc. Also he performed good communication and diplomatic skills responding immediately to different requirements and needs of all group members. Good person and high-level professional, who really loves his country.
Make sure to take strong mosquitos repellents, sun cream, proper travel clothes for hot and cold climate, hiking boots and good cameras of course, there a lot of photo opportunities. If you love active and adventurous holiday Ecuador is right place to go!
All accommodations and trips were great, only cocoa plantation visit was not well organised: very poor lunch, dirty area (no water in toilet), the hostess speaks good English but doesn't have good performance skills including the way she was dressed up etc. This part should be improved. Also driving in Ecuador is generally very dangerous and our driver was good but needed to be asked to follow traffic rules and be more careful.
This was an excellent introduction to this very diverse country, including different landscapes, culture and wildlife.
There were many highlights, including seeing a variety of birds and wildlife in both the cloud forest and the Amazon basin, visiting local markets and learning about indigenous communities. The walks at Cuicocha and Cajas National Park were both excellent (and we were lucky with the weather!).
Fabian was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Service in some hotels / restaurants in Ecuador can be variable and he quickly resolved any difficulties when these arose.
Take plenty of sunscreen and insect repellent. Pack layers of clothing as the temperatures across the trip vary greatly. If you are taking dollars, make sure they are in small denominations, as changing $50 dollar notes is very difficult.
I really enjoyed this trip and would not hesitate to recommend it.
Ecuador is an amazing place to visit with a diverse geography. It means every day of a two week holiday is varied and interesting. With our great guide and driver we managed to go from nearly 5000m to sea level with lots of other scenery and activities along the way.
Chimborazo and being the highest I've ever been in the world (with my feet still on the ground!) Seeing and hearing Mt Tungurahua volcano erupting ..... Wow!! Swimming in the Amazon basin
Pablo was a brilliant leader - full of knowledge and enthusiasm for his country which he shared with the group at lots of opportunities.... now, how high was that mountain?! He was fun, very patient and with an easy manner had the group well organised... "Be prepared for anything" !! Pablo helped make a great trip special and memorable.
Be prepared! Bring many different layers of clothing from swimsuit to hat, gloves and raincoat. Stronger sunscreen than normally use Long trousers and long sleeves still may be needed even when weather very hot All hotels had good wifi Iberia airlines not great
Enjoy a fab holiday
Great 2 weeks trip round Ecuador seeing of the many facets of the country. It has so much to offer in terms of views, volcanoes, wildlife, walking etc. Can’t recommend it enough
Seeing Volcán Tungurahua erupt! Wow! Fantastic view of it at night from our hotel Also being on the top of the world at Volcán Chimborazo!
Pablo had the patience of a saint & a fab sense of humour. Excellent english. Always enthusiatic & passionate about his country (he wants everyone to retire there!)
Be prepared for very fierce sunshine even on cloudy days - take sunblock & long sleeves Make sure you take hat, gloves, warm layers for visiting Chimborazo & Cajas NP
A good tour with a variety of landscapes, flora and fauna to see, as well as opportunity to see how some of the natives make a living.
Something not planned but since Tungurahua erupted while we were in Banos we were able to spend some time on the hillside opposite watching the show it put on, and listening / watching it from the hacienda that night.
Pablo is an enthusiastic ambassador for his country with a strong sense of humour and willing to encourage tour groups of all ages to retire to Ecuador.
There are parts of the tour where it is hot, and parts where it is cold - take layers (as many as four of five unless you don't feel the cold very much) and keep them with you on days outside the jungle and the coast. Have a smaller, waterproof bag to take a couple of days clothing to the jungle lodge instead of your entire luggage. Be aware that while it won't necessarily rain, it can - hard. Prepare accordingly.
Don't expect the same standard of accommodation everywhere, but all have character and some may surprise you.....
Ecuador is a beautiful country and its interior is not completely swamped by tourists. People are very friendly, accomodations were very comfortable, food was very tasty and plentiful and we had a great weather
My personal highlight was the hike to Whymper refuge on Chimborazo volcano. I also loved Cajas NP, Banos, the descent from Papallacta Pass to the jungle, the train ride... Actually it would be difficult to point out a part I did not like
Pablo is brilliant, easy-going with a great sense of humour. He managed to instil a very laid back mood in the group. We knew we were on a schedule but never felt rushed or pressed for time - we always had time off in the evening. That last part was probably due to Nelsen, our driver. He was driving very safely but he was also rather fast - I was sitting next to him during the trip and I could appreciate his great work. Both Pablo and Nelson were a big part of the success of the whole trip
Take bug repellent, sun block, listen to your leader's advice and enjoy!
It was my first trip with Exodus and everything came out as advertised and more. I even got a bottle of wine and a cake as my birthday came during the trip . It was a very nice touch...
