This company is the real deal. I was skeptic...
Ecuador | Dec 16 - Dec 30, 2022

Lisa
Lisa T.
Burleson, TX | Reviewed on Jan 04, 2023

This company is the real deal. I was skeptical to use a travel agent to book a trip but I am so glad I did. I found Kim Kim on a Facebook page and decided to give them a try. Matthias communicated with me in a timely fashion and listened to what I wanted and made it happen. We were greeted as we walked out of the airport and from there everything was very close to perfect. We had great hotels; great excursions; great tour guides and food. We felt safe every where we went and could not have asked for a better service.
From Quito to Galapagos to Banos and finally Archidona, it was a Fantastic Vacation! Thank you so much.

10 out of 10, would highly recommend

Hotel Reviews
Kuyana Amazon Lodge
Archidona

The most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed! Amazing It’s kinda scary to get to but so worth the drive.

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The food and staff were amazing. Gorgeous place
Ikala Galapagos Hotel
Puerto Ayora

Great location, friendly staff and clean rooms

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa Alquimia
Quito

Very quaint Was not expecting it to be warm but we got a fan and that was cured.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
Tababela

Nice Hotel Close to the airport Provides a shuttle

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Cooking Class
Cooking Class
Quito

My son and I did this and loved it. I came home and tried to recreate the potato soup. It turned out famously.

Quality of Experience
Learning new fruits and recipes
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Josue and Alex
Transfer to Quito Airport, Arrival to Galapagos & Highlands of Santa Cruz
Transfer to Quito Airport, Arrival to Galapagos & Highlands of Santa Cruz
Ecuador

I love turtles and tortoise so this was a real treat.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Middle of the World
Middle of the World
Ecuador

I really enjoyed this visit to both equator destinations.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Excursion to an uninhabited island
Excursion to an uninhabited island
Ecuador

Great snorkeling on Bartolome! Penguins, sea lions, shark, octopus, sting Ray. The boat was great, the staff was amazing, Highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scuba Diving - Day Trip from Santa Cruz
Scuba Diving - Day Trip from Santa Cruz
Ecuador

The dive company is fantastic. I felt safe and would absolutely recommend them and dice with them again. The only reason it was rated as a 4 is because the water was super cold and visibility was not great. My son really enjoyed the dive on the second day. Schools of sharks and rays.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Canyoning in Baños
Canyoning in Baños
Baños

Fun excursion. You do have to hike out but it’s moderate. Great time

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Explore the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall, Transfer to Archidona
Explore the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall, Transfer to Archidona
Ecuador

This waterfall is beautiful! Danny was our guide in Banos and he was fantastic. He took such great care of us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rafting Río Jatunyacu
Rafting Río Jatunyacu
Ecuador

Super fun excursion!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Exploring El Gran Cañon & natural caves
Exploring El Gran Cañon & natural caves
Ecuador

I am out of shape but I still really enjoyed this hike and the waterfall. We did get tired and skipped the cave portion so I can’t comment on them. I would recommend this canyon hike and swim in the pool under the waterfall. Shawn was out guide at the hotel and on this excursion. He was awesome

Quality of Experience
You need to be somewhat in shape to hike this
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Mathias Onisseit
Mathias
Mathias Onisseit
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Jan 15, 2023

Lisa,

thank you for this wonderful review, I'm very happy to hear that you and Tyler had an unforgettable trip to Ecuador & Galapagos and that your decision to use a travel agent was the right one.

It's also nice to hear that your stay in the rainforest area was an outstanding experience for you; the lodge has sent me some photos of your time there which I would like to share with you through the chat!

Always safe travels,
Mathias