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Gustavo T.

Hello friends, my name is Gustavo, you can call me GUS. I am from Quito. I am a Certified National Tour Guide around 10 years, I have been part of this industry from 2006 when I started in a hotel. I am very passionate when I talk about my country, with my profession I have been able to discover many interesting and beautiful locations in Ecuador, I have had the opportunity to learn more about culture, costumes, music. I have lived all my life in Quito but in the last 10 years I have visited many places in my country that is why everywhere I go I feel in home nevertheless I love my city. I invite you to visit Ecuador. We have the Galapagos Island and I am sure you have heard about it, but Ecuador has more than that, we have Quito , the First Heritage of the Humanity, the Andes with many active volcanoes, the Cloud Forest, Coastal Region and one of the most fabulous places which is known as Amazonia where the nature is amazing. Ecuador is waiting for you now , you will be able to visit many things through your cell phone or computer but you have to come to discovered this amazing country any day to surprise yourselves.

Andrea V.

Hi there! I'm a passionate tour guide and explorer with nearly 15 years of experience working on cultural projects, museums, and heritage spaces in Quito and Ecuador. Over the years, I’ve explored mountains, trails, and hidden routes leading to the Coast and the Amazon—by 4x4, bike, public transport, or even on foot! Living in the Central Andes has allowed me to connect deeply with indigenous communities and nature. Besides classic tours like Otavalo, Mitad del Mundo, Quilotoa, Papallacta, Mindo and more I also offer unique journeys with a fresh perspective, taking you beyond the ordinary into stunning, lesser-known landscapes. Traveling is about experiencing, not just visiting.

Eliza B.

Hello, My name is Elizabeth, I am a national tour guide in Ecuador, I am showing my beautiful country to our visitors around 10 years, I love to share information about my city and my country and show the different and beautiful places that we have in this small paradise. I love to know people from other places and cultures, to interchange points of view, life style, etc., It would be my pleasure to be part of this team, because I am sure that I can give excellent tours to your clients and promote tourism in Ecuador by giving great experiences to our visitors.

Liz D.

Hi, I’m Liz . I had been in the turism industry for 15 years and I really enjoy to welcome new visitors to my country. I will show you my country as a local then you can have the real taste of Ecuador.

Gustavo T.

Hello friends, my name is Gustavo, you can call me GUS. I am from Quito. I am a Certified National Tour Guide around 10 years, I have been part of this industry from 2006 when I started in a hotel. I am very passionate when I talk about my country, with my profession I have been able to discover many interesting and beautiful locations in Ecuador, I have had the opportunity to learn more about culture, costumes, music. I have lived all my life in Quito but in the last 10 years I have visited many places in my country that is why everywhere I go I feel in home nevertheless I love my city. I invite you to visit Ecuador. We have the Galapagos Island and I am sure you have heard about it, but Ecuador has more than that, we have Quito , the First Heritage of the Humanity, the Andes with many active volcanoes, the Cloud Forest, Coastal Region and one of the most fabulous places which is known as Amazonia where the nature is amazing. Ecuador is waiting for you now , you will be able to visit many things through your cell phone or computer but you have to come to discovered this amazing country any day to surprise yourselves.

Andrea V.

Hi there! I'm a passionate tour guide and explorer with nearly 15 years of experience working on cultural projects, museums, and heritage spaces in Quito and Ecuador. Over the years, I’ve explored mountains, trails, and hidden routes leading to the Coast and the Amazon—by 4x4, bike, public transport, or even on foot! Living in the Central Andes has allowed me to connect deeply with indigenous communities and nature. Besides classic tours like Otavalo, Mitad del Mundo, Quilotoa, Papallacta, Mindo and more I also offer unique journeys with a fresh perspective, taking you beyond the ordinary into stunning, lesser-known landscapes. Traveling is about experiencing, not just visiting.

Eliza B.

Hello, My name is Elizabeth, I am a national tour guide in Ecuador, I am showing my beautiful country to our visitors around 10 years, I love to share information about my city and my country and show the different and beautiful places that we have in this small paradise. I love to know people from other places and cultures, to interchange points of view, life style, etc., It would be my pleasure to be part of this team, because I am sure that I can give excellent tours to your clients and promote tourism in Ecuador by giving great experiences to our visitors.

Liz D.

Hi, I’m Liz . I had been in the turism industry for 15 years and I really enjoy to welcome new visitors to my country. I will show you my country as a local then you can have the real taste of Ecuador.

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Tim V.

I’m Tim, a passionate tour guide originally from the Netherlands, and I’ve been living and working in Ecuador since 2010. What started as a love for travel and adventure turned into a full-time career helping others explore one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in the world. With over a decade of experience, I offer both private and group tours across Ecuador – from the snow-capped Andes to the tropical Amazon rainforest, and from the highland markets to the Pacific beaches. Whether you’re looking for a multi-day adventure or a short getaway, I design each trip to match your interests and pace. I’m based in Quito and offer personalized day tours to stunning locations nearby, including: • Mindo – a lush cloud forest full of birds, waterfalls, and adventure activities • Cotopaxi – home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes and amazing hiking • Otavalo – famous for its indigenous market, Andean culture, and beautiful lakes As your personal driver and guide, I’ll make sure everything runs smoothly – from transportation and timing to local tips and hidden gems you won’t find in a guidebook. I speak fluent Dutch, English, and Spanish, and I enjoy sharing both well-known sights and off-the-beaten-path experiences with travelers from all over the world.

Vivian V.

Hi, I’m Vivian and would love to tour you. I am the 4th licensed guide in Ecuador history, 54 years old and have toured for 32 years well over 8,000 travelers with nothing but highest reviews, over 4,000 positive comments letters on file. I am Ecuador’s longest serving, licensed guide and a commercially trained and licensed safe driver, never an accident, never a client hurt on tour. I am one of four elected, unpaid officers running our National Tour Guide Association. I tour all of Ecuador with specialties in and around the Quito, Mindo, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Banos areas as well as the Amazon. I used to be a tour leader for the Galapagos. I tour from one to fifty clients. I can change/adjust your tours right “on the fly” as we go along, am that flexible; my tours are not set in concrete. I am a U.S. Citizen as well as native Ecuadorian, part Andes indian. The guide you choose will be the difference in your day and trip. I have a happy disposition and many say I was like being with a, highly knowledgeable on Ecuador, friend. See on this site my excellent standard tours; I also can make Custom Tours for you. My average response time to letters is less than three hours, often immediate if not out on tour.

Javier U.

Hello! I am Javier, national tour Guide/ Birder / operator and I love my job, I am working in this industry for 5 years, during this activity I have met people from all over the world thanks to this I have been able to adapt my services depending my customers. I have a very broad knowledge of the history of my country, the colonial center of Quito, the history, thanks to previous experience I know the most traveled routes of the country, Coast, Highlands and Amazon, even the less traveled routes for wildlife observation. In this platform I would like to offer the services such us, City tours in Quito - Middle of the world, full days and circuits around the country, all this would be subject to change according to the preference of the tourist and I would like to focus much more on birding, as I have been birding for a long time and have traveled to the most diverse hotspots in the country and this has led me to specialize in birds. I was backpacking in South America for a while, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia, I Been in the most famous places for tourists, if you need free information just ,eat me know. Best regards

Tim V.

I’m Tim, a passionate tour guide originally from the Netherlands, and I’ve been living and working in Ecuador since 2010. What started as a love for travel and adventure turned into a full-time career helping others explore one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in the world. With over a decade of experience, I offer both private and group tours across Ecuador – from the snow-capped Andes to the tropical Amazon rainforest, and from the highland markets to the Pacific beaches. Whether you’re looking for a multi-day adventure or a short getaway, I design each trip to match your interests and pace. I’m based in Quito and offer personalized day tours to stunning locations nearby, including: • Mindo – a lush cloud forest full of birds, waterfalls, and adventure activities • Cotopaxi – home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes and amazing hiking • Otavalo – famous for its indigenous market, Andean culture, and beautiful lakes As your personal driver and guide, I’ll make sure everything runs smoothly – from transportation and timing to local tips and hidden gems you won’t find in a guidebook. I speak fluent Dutch, English, and Spanish, and I enjoy sharing both well-known sights and off-the-beaten-path experiences with travelers from all over the world.

Vivian V.

Hi, I’m Vivian and would love to tour you. I am the 4th licensed guide in Ecuador history, 54 years old and have toured for 32 years well over 8,000 travelers with nothing but highest reviews, over 4,000 positive comments letters on file. I am Ecuador’s longest serving, licensed guide and a commercially trained and licensed safe driver, never an accident, never a client hurt on tour. I am one of four elected, unpaid officers running our National Tour Guide Association. I tour all of Ecuador with specialties in and around the Quito, Mindo, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Banos areas as well as the Amazon. I used to be a tour leader for the Galapagos. I tour from one to fifty clients. I can change/adjust your tours right “on the fly” as we go along, am that flexible; my tours are not set in concrete. I am a U.S. Citizen as well as native Ecuadorian, part Andes indian. The guide you choose will be the difference in your day and trip. I have a happy disposition and many say I was like being with a, highly knowledgeable on Ecuador, friend. See on this site my excellent standard tours; I also can make Custom Tours for you. My average response time to letters is less than three hours, often immediate if not out on tour.

Javier U.

Hello! I am Javier, national tour Guide/ Birder / operator and I love my job, I am working in this industry for 5 years, during this activity I have met people from all over the world thanks to this I have been able to adapt my services depending my customers. I have a very broad knowledge of the history of my country, the colonial center of Quito, the history, thanks to previous experience I know the most traveled routes of the country, Coast, Highlands and Amazon, even the less traveled routes for wildlife observation. In this platform I would like to offer the services such us, City tours in Quito - Middle of the world, full days and circuits around the country, all this would be subject to change according to the preference of the tourist and I would like to focus much more on birding, as I have been birding for a long time and have traveled to the most diverse hotspots in the country and this has led me to specialize in birds. I was backpacking in South America for a while, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia, I Been in the most famous places for tourists, if you need free information just ,eat me know. Best regards

Popular Cotopaxi Private Cars

Cotopaxi to admire the power of the nature.

Cotopaxi to admire the power of the nature.

Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in Ecuador It is located at two hours from the city of Quito. It is within the same name National Park. To be in 4500 meters above sea level means We can have rain, snow, wind or sun in a variation of 5 minutes. I always suggest you to walk like a baby step by step because it helps to acclimate our body . To be in mountains is a great experience you will feel the power of the nature.

Cotopaxi to admire the power of the nature.

FROM$250/ per group

FROM$250/ per group

Ecuador Tour Guide - Gustavo T.

Cotopaxi BikeTour Downcountry .

Cotopaxi BikeTour Downcountry .

Cotopaxi Volcano is a must-visit destination for mountain biking in Ecuador. This imposing snow-capped cone offers incredible slopes for XC-DC riding. We drive up in a 4x4 to 4,500 meters (14,764 ft). We do an optional trek to the Rivas Refuge (4,864 m / 15,951 ft) and then return to the parking area to start a downhill ride on a single track trail down to Limpiopungo Lagoon (3,800 m / 12,467 ft). Let’s experience the transition to different types of terrain, and then into páramo vegetation.

Cotopaxi BikeTour Downcountry .

FROM$250/ per group

FROM$250/ per group

Ecuador Tour Guide - Andrea V.

Quilotoa, the emerald lake in a crater with enjoyable walking

Quilotoa, the emerald lake in a crater with enjoyable walking

Ecuador is the second country with the most volcanoes in South America. One of those volcanoes has formed a beautiful emerald lake inside. The indigenous community shows its culture mainly in its clothing and food. Another interesting thing is the Quichua language, which is the dominant language on the site. On the way, impressive landscapes will surround us. During the entire journey the weather will be changing. The local people farming and cultivating is a unique attraction

Quilotoa, the emerald lake in a crater with enjoyable walking

FROM$250/ per group

FROM$250/ per group

Ecuador Tour Guide - Gustavo T.

Cotopaxi to admire the power of the nature.

Cotopaxi to admire the power of the nature.

Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in Ecuador It is located at two hours from the city of Quito. It is within the same name National Park. To be in 4500 meters above sea level means We can have rain, snow, wind or sun in a variation of 5 minutes. I always suggest you to walk like a baby step by step because it helps to acclimate our body . To be in mountains is a great experience you will feel the power of the nature.

Cotopaxi to admire the power of the nature.

FROM$250/ per group

FROM$250/ per group

Ecuador Tour Guide - Gustavo T.

Cotopaxi BikeTour Downcountry .

Cotopaxi BikeTour Downcountry .

Cotopaxi Volcano is a must-visit destination for mountain biking in Ecuador. This imposing snow-capped cone offers incredible slopes for XC-DC riding. We drive up in a 4x4 to 4,500 meters (14,764 ft). We do an optional trek to the Rivas Refuge (4,864 m / 15,951 ft) and then return to the parking area to start a downhill ride on a single track trail down to Limpiopungo Lagoon (3,800 m / 12,467 ft). Let’s experience the transition to different types of terrain, and then into páramo vegetation.

Cotopaxi BikeTour Downcountry .

FROM$250/ per group

FROM$250/ per group

Ecuador Tour Guide - Andrea V.

Quilotoa, the emerald lake in a crater with enjoyable walking

Quilotoa, the emerald lake in a crater with enjoyable walking

Ecuador is the second country with the most volcanoes in South America. One of those volcanoes has formed a beautiful emerald lake inside. The indigenous community shows its culture mainly in its clothing and food. Another interesting thing is the Quichua language, which is the dominant language on the site. On the way, impressive landscapes will surround us. During the entire journey the weather will be changing. The local people farming and cultivating is a unique attraction

Quilotoa, the emerald lake in a crater with enjoyable walking

FROM$250/ per group

FROM$250/ per group

Ecuador Tour Guide - Gustavo T.

Cotopaxi Tour Reviews

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Kyle C.

5 / 5

Oct 25, 2025

Cotopaxi Full Day exploration

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“Chévere!!!”

I had a great experience with Andrea and her teammate, Pablo. They were punctual, professional and friendly. I made two friends in Ecuador by the time they dropped me off. Muchos gracias Andrea and Pablo!!!

Andrea V.

Muchas gracias a ti Kyle! So great adventure crossing the Andes mountains, specially Cotopaxi National Park.! Ecuador is your home now , you're always welcome! Abrazos amigo! Andrea Pablo

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Sara S.

5 / 5

Jul 31, 2025

Cotopaxi to admire the power of the nature.

“Amazing tour guide. ”

I went to Cotopaxi with Gustavo. He is an amazing guide. Super knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. Makes great suggestions and taught me so much. Tailored the tour to my interests and I had an amazing day. Thank you Gustavo!

Gustavo T.

Hi Sara Thanks for your review . It was a pleasure to show you some of Ecuador . It was really great full to talk with you about your job here. The best for you Gus

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Aransas S.

5 / 5

Apr 20, 2025

Latacunga-Quilotoa-Baños-Mindo-Quito 6days/5nights

Customized

“Andrea is a dream guide! ”

Andrea and her driver, Pablo, vastly exceeded our expectations at every turn (and there are LOTS of turns on these windy roads). They are both incredibly knowledgeable, intuitive, warm, and connected to both the place and the people we visited and to our experience as their guests. I was on the fence about the investment, but the value add vastly exceeded the cost. We were able to experience the tourist sites, culture, cuisine, and history more deeply because of Andrea and Pablo’s guidance. Oh and she is an amazing photographer, so it looks like we hired a pro to capture our vacation. Major bonus! We are a couple traveling with two teen children and they somehow managed to create a trip that was perfect for all of us, individually and collectively- constantly adapting the journey for our needs. We can’t wait to travel with them again.

Andrea V.

Thank you so much! Those days were truly special for us too — we learned a lot from you y hablamos un poco de español también, ¿verdad? :) I’m so happy you enjoyed the trip! You’re always welcome back to Ecuador — there’s still so much beauty to discover here. Thanks for recommending us to future travelers! Warm regards, Andrea Pablo says Hi!!! :)

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