This should be at the top of your must do trips when visting Quito. Pato was my guide and has a wealth of knowledge of the local area. From the plants and animals to the local history and culture. He broke the drive up into some smaller bits so theres ample time to get out and stretch your legs on the way to Mindo.. This was my second trip with Pato and highly recommend him. First stop was the Pululahua volcano crater. Next to the hummingbird sanctuary. There are dozens of different kinds of hummingbirds that will come sip nectar from hand. We then made our way into the Cloud Forest for a cable car ride across the valley. We opted to hike to Nambilla Falls and back up to our starting point. I was definitely winded but the hike was definitely worth it. On our drive out we spotted some monkeys which is pretty rare at that altitude. We spent about 45 minutes at the butterfly habitat and than to lunch at a hotel restaurant. Definitely off the beaten path but the food was awesome. Certainly worth the trip. We ended our trip with a tour of the Choclate Factory in Mindo.. Very informative and yummy. :) If I could give more stars I would

It was an incredible experience! My guide Juan was very adaptable and helped supply all the gear I needed. We made it safely to the summit! We ate some great food along the way and enjoyed a very comfortable stay at the lodge with excellent service. Would recommend!

Great trip, Galindo was dedicated, supportive and informative. He made our trip very comfortable, pleasant and safe and tailored the whole experience to our needs and preferences. I can highly recommend this tour if you go to Ecuador.

We had an amazing experience on my tour of Otavalo! The guide Galindo was fantastic — super knowledgeable and made the whole trip feel personal and special. The information shared about the culture, history, and traditions of the area was really interesting and helped me appreciate everything even more. The food was absolutely delicious too — fresh, authentic, and a real highlight of the day. Overall, it was a wonderful experience full of good food, great stories, and unforgettable memories. Highly recommend!

Our guide is excellent. He help us with the tour, shopping, place to eat and other place of interest in the area. We enjoyed our three day trip much.