Customized Experiences
We have been extremely careful designing travel experiences for our customers.
We know how to meet and surpass expectations and create once in a lifetime experiences.
All of our customized experiences contribute to a specific social program in the areas we visit.
We are excited to share with you some examples of the programs we offer, which are the result of our effective teamwork.
Galapagos magical dream
Following Darwin’s footsteps, this Galapagos Islands experience involves breathtaking nature, daring adventure, delightful gastronomy, relevant environmental education, and more.
Activities: Guided naturalist tours, hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, biking, swimming.
Minimum stay: 4 nights
Accommodation: Private villa with private concierge, or top selected properties.
Pacific Ocean safari
The Ecuadorian coast is a majestic blend of pristine beaches, lush vegetation, crystalline waters, superb local cuisine, embedded in a diversity of local cultures. In this experience, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most iconic sites of the Ecuadorian coast: la Isla de la Plata, also known as “little Galapagos”. Part of the Machalilla National Park, this island is well-known for its representative fauna including blue footed boobies, frigate birds, pelicans, and more. From June to September, you will have the opportunity to observe humpback whales in action.
Activities: Snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, paddleboarding, fishing, hiking.
Minimum stay: 4 nights
Accommodation: Private villa with private concierge, or top selected properties, or luxury camping.
Undiscovered Amazon adventure
There is no better way of experiencing the Amazon rainforest than by embracing “leave no trace” principles. The Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest occupies a third of the country’s territory and is home to outstanding biodiversity.
During this experience you will have the opportunity to develop your rafting skills in a safe and very fun rafting adventure on a Class III and III + river and surrounded by magnificent nature while accompanied by professional and certified guides. We will also visit waterfalls, rivers, and natural pools through a biking tour where you can appreciate the beautiful diversity of the Amazon region.
Activities: Whitewater rafting, biking, hiking, swimming, paddleboarding, birdwatching.
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Accommodation: Top selected properties, or luxury camping.
Ancestral southern haute cuisine
Learning about ancestral cuisine in Ecuador is an amazing experience. Ecuador has a huge variety of local products that are currently used by Ecuadorian chefs to create gastronomic art and satisfy the most demanding palates. The southern provinces of Azuay and Loja have developed haute cuisine in an exceptional way. During this culinary excursion, we will get to know ancestral cooking techniques and visit the most recognized restaurants and chefs of the country.
Activities: Visit local markets, cooking classes, food tasting, wine tasting, visit colonial villages, meet local people.
Minimum stay: 3 nights
Accommodation: Top selected properties.
Northern “shamans” (Andean healers) and Afro-Ecuadorian heritage
Due to its location, Ecuador is not only rich in biodiversity but also in culture. Northern Ecuador has been occupied by Indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian groups for many centuries. Afro-Ecuadorian communities, for example, were established in the 16th century when Jesuit priests brought African slaves to work on their sugar cane plantations. During this anthropological immersion, we will meet a shaman in the village of Illuman, visit some of the 15 Afro-Ecuadorian villages in Northern Ecuador, and tour their traditional workshops and markets. You will also be able to participate in their traditional dances and learn about their history and folklore.
Activities: Visit an indigenous craft market in the city of Otavalo, learn about ancestral cuisine, hiking, visit local Afro-Ecuadorian villages and handicraft workshops.
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Accommodation: Top selected properties.
(Please inquire with us)
Warm welcome with a local family
The best way to start the journey is with a welcoming atmosphere provided by a local family in a real working farm 50 minutes outside of Quito. At this farm stay, you will experience the joy of agritourism through immersion in the charms and wonders of rural life in the Andes mountains.
Activities: horseback riding, learning and experiencing traditional Ecuadorian cuisine, immersion in typical farm activities with a local family, birdwatching, homemade bread and ham preparation, exotic fruit tasting, farm-to-table meal preparation, hiking, visiting a local village, and craft workshops.
Minimum stay: One night or visit the farm for the day.
Accommodation: Local family farm stay.
Choco biodiversity and coffee experience
The Choco bioregion is one of the most biodiverse hotspots of the world, especially with regard to birds and plants. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, you will discover the most fascinating bird and plant species of this area. You will observe colorful exotic birds such as the Andean cock of the rock, masked trogon and more; identify diverse types of orchids, and taste delicious coffee grown and harvested in the subtropical cloud forest before returning to Quito.
Activities: Hiking, birdwatching, coffee farm visit, picnic lunch.
Full day experience
Note: After 15 years of working in the region, we have achieved close and trusting partnerships with our suppliers in the country, which allows us to offer the best available options to our clients.
