Andrea and Pablo were excellent guides for our Ecuador trip. Andrea designed a custom trek for us based on the Quilotoa Loop, with extensions to Palipuchin and Cotopaxi, and tailored it well to our calendar, pace, and interests. The trip was strenuous by design, but never felt chaotic or over-complicated.
Andrea was especially strong on both planning and execution. She knows the region well, adjusted the daily pace to fit our energy level and interests, and added a lot through her knowledge of local history, people, and fauna. She also put together a very well-chosen sequence of lodgings. Several of the places we stayed were unique and lovely places we would not have found on our own.
Pablo handled the driving side extremely well. He was reliable, always on time, and a very safe driver, especially on rough mountain roads. With his help, transfers, luggage movement, pickups, and drop-offs all happened smoothly and without stress.
Some of Andrea’s recommendations were particular highlights, including Inti Amanta Guesthouse in Sigchos, Columnas de Tangan, kayaking on the Quilotoa Lagoon, and hiking to the Cotopaxi Refugio.
Their style throughout was pleasant, low-key, and low-pressure. We recommend them to travelers looking for a well-run, drama-free, moderately adventurous trip in Ecuador.