Dec 14, 2024
Insightful, a good time to be had - Very Insightful trip
Solo trip , was worried it may be awkward but was the complete opposite. Had Carolina as my tour guide, she’s friendly,knowledgeable,and a bubbly tour guide. I know a bit of Spanish but English is preferred, my tour guide was fluent and easy to understand. She also suggested things to snack on during the car ride.
She knows a lot about Ecuador, I left knowing a lot more about the people, places ,food and especially the indigenous community.
She’s definitely a historical, adventure and city guide she knows her stuff.
Lots of places to visit as shown on the list, and each different but with beautiful views.
Had fun on the swing although a bit awkward.
For the volcano it’s suggest to wear warm clothing especially if you go during wet season as it had very cold wind and also may not be able to see the volcano as it tends to be covered with clouds/fog.
Overall, I was comfortable had a good time.
She took my pictures and didn’t mind taking extra pictures and took suggestions +tips on how to take pictures.
My phone died and I realised I left my power bank in the car so she let me borrow hers for content and also took pictures of me on her one, so she went above and beyond.
For the set menu at the restaurant I tend to be picky with food, so I asked her what she goes for out of the two or so options that they provide and opted for the same as hers and it was delicious really liked the grilled fish suggestion.
The price is understandable as it’s a very long drive. You get to pass many
areas along the journey and get to see interesting sights along the way, you also have a few short intervals (toilet break or to buy snacks etc). Tour guide wanted to stopped at a restaurant where guinea pig is served,until I said I didn’t want any, so she wasn’t going to have it but I insisted since it was a very long car ride and it’s a traditional dish for many.
Good trip, Thank you!!!
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Dec 2, 2024
Book immediately!!!!! - The experience from start to finish with Veronica and Diego was top notch! They picked us up early in the morning and we begin our journey to Cotopaxi andBaños. There was not a dull moment where we felt bored, rushed, uneducated about the land of Ecuador.
We felt safe at all times and we were able to see all of the areas that we desired. They were helpful with finding the locations needed to capture great views and pictures!!
Btw, we took tons of pictures, and we were able to have a beautiful pictures of the volcano that day. We had a delicious lunch with Diego our driver, and Veronica.
Plus, we had limited time to see certain attractions since we were heading to Galapagos next, so this was great for us to hit both places. We decided to pass on zip lining in Banos.
If you are lucky to get Veronica, she is a gem. I've been to 75+ countries and truly appreciate how thorough they were on our tour..
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Aug 26, 2024
A little taste of Cotopaxi and Baños with our awesome guide Ricky - We had such a wonderful day with our fantastic tour guide Ricky. After having some coca leaf tea, we set out on a mission to see Cotopaxi. We felt incredibly lucky that we got a glimpse of the majestic volcano despite it being a super cloudy day.
We then walked around Laguna de Limpiopunga, where Ricky introduced some of the regional Flora and Fauna to us.
After arriving in Baños, we took a cable car to see a gorgeous waterfall, visited Cascada El Pailón at Rio Verde, and experienced the famous swing in La Casa del Arbol, with a delicious local lunch in between.
Given that our time in Quito is quite short this trip, we were really happy to have gotten a little taste of Cotopaxi and Baños through this tour that combined the two.
Our guide Ricky was the true MVP, he is knowledgeable about the culture and histories of the places we visited, he took amazing photos for us, he drove for hours in terrible traffic while staying calm and collected, and he just has such a positive attitude and upbeat energy that made our long day fun and enjoyable.
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Aug 14, 2024
we love - The Guide was very friendly we liked very much
we saw amazing views
The Guide explained everything and showed us more things that were not included
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Jul 27, 2024
Fun, baños, Cotopaxi - This was a great tour. Our tour guy was very knowledgeable and fun. We had plenty of time to enjoy every activity and more.
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Jul 16, 2024
10/10 Highly Recommend - I truly cannot say enough good things about our experience. We are Black Americans with limited practice in speaking Spanish.
As much as we were able to navigate Ecuador with our limited Spanish vocabulary our guide Pam being bilingual (English & Spanish) was a gem we needed. It allowed us to have meaningful conversations about life in Quito & to learn about the rich history of Ecuador.
They picked us up from our hotel on time and navigated with ease through several tour stops. Our driver William was the real deal and a co-MVP with Pam. As we passed different sites Pam helped us to better understand what we were looking at.
Our tour lasted about 13 hours including the 3.5 drive back from Banos to our hotel in Quito.
Despite the long tour Pam remained enthused, accommodating and kind throughout our day. We were traveling as a couple which meant we expected to struggle getting pics of us together. We made several stops and at each stop Pam pointed out some great photo ops for us. As the historian of our relationship it was a welcome relief as it allowed me to truly take in the moments without focusing so much on trying to document it. Pam offered to take pics at multiple photo spots and she also took some amazing candids.
Indeed, some of our best pics are the ones she took. She was so brave on the cable car and at the Devil’s Cauldron and she helped us to be brave too. It felt like we had a friend with us which is something I could only repay by telling others to give my friend a chance. I am humbled and grateful for how Pam showed up for us & helped us document several moments including when I leaned on my partner to support me as I faced my fear of rope bridges. Our trip would not have been as great without this experience. It was the peak of our trip and I would buy it again without hesitation.
Review provided by Viator
Jul 13, 2024
Cotopaxi and banos one day experience - Amazing trip. Very packed day.
If you don’t have a lot of time then this trip is amazing.
Pedro. the tour guide is the best we have had in the world. !
Excellent English! Wealth of knowledge. Friendly and accommodating.
By the end of the trip pedro was family !!!
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Jul 12, 2024
Flossing and tossing, my style is awesome! - Pedro was a wonderful host and very accommodating and knowledgeable. We had such an amazing experience going all over Ecuador, what a beautiful country you all have here.
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Jul 9, 2024
Worth the long day. - We were lucky to have great views of Cotopaxi et al, and really enjoyed the experiences at Baños. Wasn’t sure it was worth the extra travel time but town was fun, tree house had great views and swinging over the mountains was a thrill. Pedro was a fantastic guide. He was laid back but very knowledgeable when asked questions. He really loved his job and it showed. Evening travel back into the city was beautiful.
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Jul 4, 2024
Make sure to do in Ecuador! - Our first day in Ecuador, we went to see Cotopaxi. The weather was ideal and the clouds parted for us to be able to see the peak! After spending some time there and observing the natural environment, we went on to Baños. The waterfalls are amazing and we took the cable ride across the waterfalls to see rainbows. We got to enjoy local flavors along the way and Ricky did a great job explaining the history of the area. I will always remember the experience!
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