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Meg S
May 29, 2026
We combined this transfer with our day tour of Ingapirca. Wilson was an excellent guide and driver. I appreciated all of his knowledge about native plants, birds, and mammals. We felt safe and comfortable. We would recommend your transfer service to others.
One-Way Private Shuttle: Cuenca to Banos or Vice Versa
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Alysha G
May 11, 2026
Had a great hike and a wonderful tour guide! The meal after was great too. I had such a good time, I want to do the tour again!
Cajas National Park Full Day Shared Tour
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Christiane W
May 05, 2026
I contacted a few operators to organise a twelve day Ecuador tour package from Quito to Guayaquil airport. Javier was the most flexible and reasonably priced option. Our communications were interactive and Javier was also able to organise a good deal for our 3 day rest in Mindo before the tour. Lincoln was a fantastic guide for Quito, providing a very human experience of the old city and history. We had many good interactive discussions. The next day Lincoln took us to Cotopaxi and was a great guide, teaching us to walk slowly to handle the altitude. We paused and photographed some interesting wild life on the drive. Wilson took over for the southern part of our tour. We spent a lot of time with Wilson and he was like a family member. The standout was the full day in Cuenca, ideally we would have more time, the day was relaxed, real and extremely interesting. It's amazing how much we did in a day in a relaxed manner. Cuenca Best Tours know's Ecuador and provides a very authentic local experience. I insisted on staying at a Hacienda near Chimborazo because I saw a lot of recommendations on line. It was interesting to compare that experience to what Cuenca Best Tours organise, definitely not the generic tourist experience. We relaxed and the only decision we had to make was which protein to have with lunch. Dinner was provided on some evenings and it was also nice to wander out on our own for dinner. Ecuador !!! Everyday was a new experience. Wilson also drove scenic routes, the journeys were as rewarding as the destinations. We spent the majority of our time amongst only Ecuadorian people, lovely, polite, relaxed people. 

We went to art galleries, natural wonders and towns. There was so much variety with the lunches and Wilson took us to try Amazonian worms (my husband ate one), there wasn't any pressure to eat it. King Charles was served Heart of Palms on his US visit, we were eating like royalty. Freshest fish, organic produce, fruit with Ecuadorian chocolate dip. We truely had an outstanding memorable experience with Cuenca Best Tours.
Best of Ecuador 12 Day Trip - Christiane Wohlan
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Edward B
Apr 25, 2026
This tour was wonderful. Our guides were excellent and super informative. The hotels were beautiful and in fantastic locations. Everything we visited was so stunning. It is a shame that most people think that Ecuador is just about the Galapagos Islands because the rest of the country has so much to offer and see. Javier, who helped to organise the tour over email was so helpful and informative and made the booking of the whole trip seamless. I would 100% recommend using Cuenca Bestours if you are visiting Ecuador!
Quito to Guayaquil 6-day Private Tour Though the Andes
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Galilea S
Apr 25, 2026
We were connected with Alejandro Espinoza, a National Tourism Guide, to help arrange transportation from Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca, where we stayed for several weeks—and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Alejandro was incredibly reliable, responsive, and kind, making the entire coordination process seamless. He connected us with our driver, Carlos, and ensured everything was clearly communicated and well organized. Carlos was outstanding, always punctual, professional, and a pleasure to ride with. He drove us between Guayaquil and Cuenca on three separate occasions, and each trip was comfortable. A huge thank you to both Alejandro and Carlos for their top-tier service. We felt well taken care of throughout and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for dependable transportation in Ecuador.
Sevicios Turísticos Alejandro Espinoza 3 Dias

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Joanna G
01 Sep, 2025
We, a group of three friends, just returned from an unforgettable week-long tour of mainland Ecuador, and one of the absolute highlights was having Luis Gonzales as our guide and driver for the entire trip. From the moment we met him, Luis was professional, warm, patient and knowledgeable, making sure we had the best experience possible. What stood out most was his ability to balance structure with flexibility. We never felt rushed and he always gave us ample time to soak in the landmarks and experiences (and take lots of photos). His driving was excellent, and we felt safe and well taken care of the entire time. He also made the long drives fun and engaging. That said, we did have some frustrations with the tour operator, Javier, who we communicated with when booking via Cuenca BesTours. While he seemed nice and eager to help, there was a lack of transparency regarding extra costs—particularly entrance fees, optional activities, and some logistical details. Things were said one way during our video calls but then changed later via email/messages, which caused a few misunderstandings along the way. It wasn't a deal-breaker, but definitely something to be aware of.
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Jane M
05 Dec, 2023
We had 2 days based from Cuenca to visit Ingapirca and Cajos park then we went to Quito via Chimbazaro with a night in Riobamba, on to Banos then on to Quilotoa and the next day Cotopaxi. Louis was our guide and driver and was engaging, knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. He was the perfect ambassador for Ecuador and we really enjoyed his company and encouraging approach to all we saw and did along the way. The standard of accommodation was good and in Riobamba excellent. The last day Louis returned to Quenca and Lincoln was our guide for Cotopaxi, he was also excellent and made for a great day out. This bespoke tour was really fabulous and was made even more enjoyable by Louis being such a great travelling companion which gave us such a wonderful insight into the sights, culture and food of this wonderful country. Highly recommended!