Active Ecuador tour 8 days

The tour was very well organized by Christian, he took us to the most beautiful places, delicious restaurants and nice hotels in his comfortable jeep. Very safe and responsable driver! The activities are a lot of fun! Would definitely recommend this tour with Chris!

Woaw woaw woaw, first of all Christian is an amazing tour guide! Really relaxed, he has a lot of knowledge about everything. Brings you to the best restaurants and places. The hikes, rafting, canoeing through the jungle of ecuador is simply amazing. If your doubting to visit Ecuador please do so! It is safe! And the nature is amazing. Never knew Ecuador has so much to offer and ohhh! The people are one of the kindest in the world and the food is AMAZING!!!! And did I already said Woaw pfff Christian thank you so much! We had an amazing trip also because of you! Gracias gracias y otra vez muchas gracias!

The Active Ecuador tour took us to so many beautiful locations and was packed with fun daily activities. There were five travelers total in our group, and by the end of the trip everyone was raving about what an unforgettable experience it was. We were incredibly lucky to have Daniel as our guide and Jorge as our driver - their attentiveness & professionalism was a huge reason the trip was such a success!

Just got back from their volcano bike tour in Ecuador... it was amazing! Our guide (Oscar) was the best I've had on any trip... very knowledgable and a fun personality. I was surprised how good the accommodations and food were... most tours I've been on skimp on those things, but Active Expeditions did not. I would say the biking is a little more challenging than they lead on, but I can see where they might take easier routes for anyone struggling... that said, they do have a support car there the whole trip if you need it. I would definitely recommend doing the bike upgrade option... the standard bikes are nice, but the upgraded bikes are amazing and make the trip a lot more fun. For anyone looking to head to this region of South America, I can't recommend these guys enough!

We are still smitten by the amazing variety offered in this trip and the friendliness and competency of the Active Expedition team. It was such a great treat. Muchas gracias Chris and team. We are already planning the next trip with you!

This was a fantastic trip that exceeded my expectations day after day. Byron was an extremely fun and knowledgeable guide who led us safely through a variety of activities. The scenery was incredible—and we saw such a wide variety of landscapes. The waterfall hike in the Amazon was among my favorite hikes in the world.

Communication was excellent with the company ahead of starting the trip with any questions answered within several hours.

The trip itself was amazing. Our guide made sure to set expectations on how long/challenging activities would be, and set us up for success along the way (lots of sunscreen always).

Hiking, biking, climbing up waterfalls, rafting, and crawling through caves were incredible experiences in very picturesque places.

The accommodations were all spectacular and food was delicious.

Between Oscar and Jorge we were safely driven and guided through the Highlands and Rainforest, learning a bit more Spanish & some Kichwa along the way.

I’d recommend this trip and company to anyone looking for a fun and safe way to experience Ecuador.

If you’re a person craving adventure, this is the trip for you!

Every day was packed with activity and culture. We hiked, biked, rafted, climbed up waterfalls and down caves. I really appreciated how intense each of these were. It wasn’t just a flat hike or a short bike ride, you had to WORK to get through it - but man was it worth it! The guides always set expectations and offered an alternative route in case it was too much, however it’s nice to be able to push myself on a pre-set trip!

Speaking of the guides, they are top notch! Oscar and Jorge have >20 years experience each and it shows! They went well above the call of duty, really caring we had a good experience.

Last but not least, the accommodation (which is included) we’re all superb. It’s so nice to have a hot shower in a luxury, jungle side hotel after a day of hiking through the rainforest!

10/10 don’t miss this trip!

Ecuador is the country to visit if you love adventure, unique experiences, jaw dropping scenery, and memories to last a lifetime! Danny Maldonado, from
Active Expeditions, is extremely knowledgeable in the culture, flora, fauna, geography, history & everything else related to Ecuador. To have a guide that truly cares about his guests and aspires to ensure the greatest experiences for everyone is what made our trip even better. Every moment was more than what we had expected. We would give our trip a solid 10/10!

This was an absolutely amazing trip! We had an amazing time with our extremely knowledgable and fun guide Daniel, and our kind and hilarious driver Andres. We traveled as a family of 6 extremely active adults, and I was worried that the trip would not live up to our preferred level of activity, but everything was amazing. We learned so much on the trip, and had the time of our lives being active and traveling throughout the country everyday. If you are looking for an adventurous and active vacation, book this one!!

All the activities were amazing and surpassed my expectations. It was truly the trip of a lifetime for my family and I. We are all decently fit adults and this trip was the perfect level of activity for those looking for constant adventure. Our local guide (Daniel) definitely made the trip. He was very accommodating and knowledgeable about the area. I was worried about visiting during April in the wet season but it turned out to be amazing weather and we were never stopped by rain. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking for an active and busy vacation, with opportunities for a cultural experience as well.

My adult children surprised me with this trip to celebrate my upcoming 55th birthday and it was the best most adventurous trip I’ve ever had. Every day was a new and beautiful exploration of Ecuador. Our guide, Daniel, was amazing and full of facts and insights and always attentive to our needs to ensure we were safe, getting the most out of our time and better understanding the people, the culture and the landscapes we were visiting. Our driver did a fantastic job navigating the trip for us and his smile and joy for life was magnetic. We had the trip of a lifetime and will most definitely do more guided trips like this. I’m confident Daniel can adapt the trip if you’re not physically up to all the adventures we had but if you are I’d say book it now and take this trip. It would be hard to say what my favorite part was, because I loved EVERY day but the climbing, hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting and canyoning up waterfalls in the Amazon was breathtaking. The additional guides that the company uses were superb as well. I’ve done a fair amount of white water rafting but our guide was the most fun and engaged guide I’ve ever traveled a river with. Being in the Amazon and staying at the home lodge there, making chocolate, shooting blow guns, climbing UP waterfalls……magical and those memories will be treasured, always! I can’t say enough good stuff about this trip. Only advice would be come ready for some physical adventures and If you don’t live at a high altitude prepare yourself for that challenge. But it’s very well worth it. It’s also great that everything was very well organized and planned, attentive to all details, that is the way to travel in a foreign land.

Highly recommend. Every day and every activity is curated by a great team at ActivExpeditions. The trip is a tour of the mountains and jungle that hits all the highlights including lodging, food and ice cream. It’s a busy but rewarding schedule. Will use ActiveExpeditions again if we come back to mountain bike or go to Galapagos.

Where to begin! Our family of 3 joined some close friends who are a family of 5 for a trip with ActiveExpeditions in Ecuador. The age ranges were 11 to 56. What an experience! Christian the owner of the company guided our trip and Lobito was his right hand man and driver. They both excel as people in the industry and met and exceeded all of our needs at every step. Christian has a fun, easy going and relaxed personality while keeping us on point with all the logistics of the trip. He made what I can only imagine is endless behind the scenes coordinating look effortless. Lobito besides being a total ham and always always sporting a huge smile is a fantastic top notch driver. We traveled all over and not once did we feel unsafe or find the driving worrisome. He's a pro. The list of daily adventures goes on and on with belly laughs, grueling hikes (I was glad I had altitude sickness pills on board), beating the heat with cliff jumps, kayaking and white water rafting and exploring canyons, waterfalls and caves! Hiking up to basecamp at Cotapoxi was sooooo cool! The trip was an endless list of cool experiences. In addition to all the fun to be had, what felt apart from this trip from other travel we have embarked on was the immersion into the local culture and communities. We rarely if ever ran into other tourist. It felt like we were going to Christian's personal favorite spots through out, staying with his close friends during the overnight homestay and eating at his favorite restaurants. When asked what were our favorite parts of the trip it was impossible to decide and everyone came up with their own favorite experience/s which is a reflection of how the trip is tailored and it literally has something for everyone. Wide range of ages and abilities brought to the table with everyone partaking, challenging themselves, and no one sidelined. It was a total unforgettable blast! We didn't know what to expect and ActiveExpeditions delivered at every single turn. I can not say enough about this company and the people of Ecuador. So welcoming, gracious and kind. Christians love for his country, people and culture shines through. He has a huge heart and this was evidenced early on with the kindness he displayed through out the trip to the local street dogs. The trip was very conscientiously run with leave no to little trace considerations throughout. We added on to this trip a kayaking trip into the Amazon which brought us to an overnight with a local community accessible only via water. The feast they prepared was incredible with resources harvest from the jungle and river. Leaves for a table clothes and fresh fish among other local favorites. We learned about how the community lives, daily life in the jungle, and shamanism. It was unforgettable. This portion of the trip exposed us to the fragility of the amazon ecosystem and the real pressures it faces, pressures that ultimately impact the density and diversity of its wildlife species. We ended the trip on the last day with a day trip to the Otavalo market which was so fun and had an amazing lunch at a spot that Christian recommended. One of the additional unscripted highlights of the trip was a soccer smack down in the jungle between our families "Team Seattle" and our new Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle friends....aka "Team Ecuador". It was hysterical. Literally. It was as if suddenly the Ecuadorian National Team stepped out from the jungle. A few days later, another match, another team. Please someone. Go back, demand a rematch and defend our honor!! We whole heartedly recommend this trip with ActiveExpeditions or any trip whose itinerary speaks to you. Christian is a pro, conscientious, so knowledgeable and has a fantastic personality, you can not go wrong! Thank you so much for showing us your country! We look forward to another adventure with you down the road!

Christian (and Jorge) were excellent guides for our trip through Ecuador! Our trip was filled with amazing, breathtaking adventures every day and included many different regions so we were able to experience so many different cultures throughout the country in our time on this tour. Can’t wait to take another active expedition; 12/10 would recommend.

This trip is epic!! We did and saw so much and had a ton of fun. Our guide was organized and fun and kept the adventure to the fullest. Highly recommend this trip!

I took this trip to get away from the city life and have a healthy restart on life. This company is very well managed, professional and timely. My guide Daniel Maldonado was excellent. Not only professional and also personable. We established and very nice bond throughout the trip. The itinerary was well thought out and exceeded my expectations. I felt safe, and all my needs were met. Definitely recommend this tour for anyone seeking an active getaway and well rounded vacation. Thank you Daniel, Rolando and Christian for this unforgettable experience.