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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.

Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.

Otavaleños are people who are in the world. They learned how to make textiles from their ancestors and they improved the result. Their market is very famous all over the world that is the reason why when somebody comes Ecuador they know they can not miss this place. Avenue of volcanoes starts here, the opportunity of see Cayambe and Cuicocha Volcano, Imbabura and Cajas mountains. It is a place where nature and culture is mixed.

Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.

FROM$200/ per group

FROM$200/ per group

Ecuador Tour Guide - Gustavo T.

Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.

Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.

Otavaleños are people who are in the world. They learned how to make textiles from their ancestors and they improved the result. Their market is very famous all over the world that is the reason why when somebody comes Ecuador they know they can not miss this place. Avenue of volcanoes starts here, the opportunity of see Cayambe and Cuicocha Volcano, Imbabura and Cajas mountains. It is a place where nature and culture is mixed.

Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.

FROM$200/ per group

FROM$200/ per group

Ecuador Tour Guide - Gustavo T.

Otavalo Tour Reviews

Joy D.

5 / 5

Jan 8, 2025

Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.

“Gustavo is amazing!”

We saw everything at our own pace he customized the tours to our preferences. I had a fall at the hotel and he found me a physical therapist, doctors and lent us his own wheelchair. I can’t wait to return when I’m healthy and travel with him again. 5/5!

Gustavo T.

Dear Joy and Dimitri The best for you . I invite both of you to return and visit the rest of Ecuador . Gus

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Pam B.

5 / 5

Jan 2, 2024

Otavalo, Indigenous, culture, traditions and markets.

“Customized Tour Was Fabulous”

My family and I had a wonderful day with Gustavo (Gus). He worked with us to plan a perfect day traveling around Otavalo, Cotacachi, Cuicocha Cotacachi Cayapas, and Pegucha volcano waterfalls. His English is excellent and he shared an extensive amount of culture, history, geography, and current events with us on his beautiful country. His driving is great and he was very flexible and personable. We highly recommend Gus to anyone looking to learn about and enjoy Ecuador. Thanks for a fantastic day, Gus and happy new year to you and your family!

Gustavo T.

Hi Pam I want to say “ thank you “ All of your family are great people . It was a big pleasure to show you some of my country . I hope you can return to visit the rest of Ecuador Have a great year Gus

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