We booked Andres in Jan 2024 for an Otovalo daytrip & had a blast. He knows where the best food/restaurants are, where the well-kept secret spots are that make your trip feel private and special, and proves himself to be flexible if the situation/weather/requests change. So when we returned to Ecuador for a more immersive experience, we booked Andres again & continued to be amazed -- this time with added family along. White water rafting on the Pastaza, hot springs in Banos, doing the Treehouse cliff-side swing experience, and lots of great food. Separate from this 3D/2N Banos experience, we also hired Andres to do the 1-day Mindo tour, including butterfly farm, hummingbird experience, and the best of 3 chocolate-making tours I've done around the world. We 150% recommend Andres if you're looking for a terrific guide in the Quito are or surroundings (Mindo, Banos, Cotopaxi, etc).
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- Accommodation 1 night
- Fuel surcharge
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Day 1
1
Rafting. The Pastaza River is the ideal place to practice this adventure and adrenaline activity, when we reach Baños we will raft on this river, with specialized guides and a pre-activity introduction, then we will have lunch with the group and finally return to the city of Baños in the afternoon. The activity starts at 9am and ends approximately 3pm.
At sunset we will visit the famous Tree House, where the famous end of the world swing is located, after some very funny photos we will walk through its beautiful garden and contemplate the landscape that this place offers us.
(Optional Activity) At the end of our first day in the evening we have the option to know this place and experience a little more the nightlife of Baños de Agua Santa. Here we can enjoy a drink or craft beer and also dance a little.
Day 2
2
Before returning to Quito we will visit the Devil’s Pailon, this place is famous for its spectacular and beautiful waterfall, which we will reach after a 45 minute walk approximately by means of well defined ecological paths, the flora and fauna of the place are impressive in its color and beauty. Its name comes from a large rock that appears to have the face of the devil, this river begins in the mountains of the Llanganates, and brings in its waters crystalline pieces of quartz, which give a greenish color to its waters.
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What a well put together trip by our guide Andres. We got everything included in this trip, so all the hassle was taken away in researching the best companies and accommodation. We stayed in lovely accommodation within a short walk of everything. The town felt really safe for 2 women to walk around at night and some of the food we sampled there was amazing. We visited the edge of the world swing at sunset and it was stunning. The rafting was an absolute highlight and the company was really professional and safe. We wanted to visit the hot springs one night and Andres was super helpful pointing us in the right direction and giving us all the info. A visit to the waterfall was another highlight, honestly this trip had it all. Andres loves Banos and you could tell how passionate he was to share it with us. It felt like we were travelling with a friend, playing pool, having a beer at the end of the day and even sampling the street food together. Cannot recommend this trip and our guide enough.
My family and I had such a lovely time on our tour with Andres. He is knowledgeable about the area and I learned so much about the culture and history of Ecuador. He is also flexible and was able to adjust everything based on our wants and needs. Andres is a great driver, has a comfortable vehicle, and is always punctual. Also a wonderful photographer! While in Baños, we got to go rafting, hiking, and enjoyed the restaurants and shops that the town offered. I would highly recommend booking with Andres for your next Ecuadorian adventure!
I enjoyed this trip a lot. Andrés is a great guide who knows the area very well and has a lot of interesting stories to share. I felt safe and comfortable during the whole trip as everything was perfectly organized, starting from the pick up from my hostel in the morning. If you want to experience Baños and its sorroundings in a limited time and want to get the most out of it, I really recommend going on this trip!
Andrés es un guía excelente! Hicimos un montón de actividades y la naturaleza es increíble. Un tour super completo y que merece la pena hacer con alguien con tantos conocimientos del lugar como Andrés. Una experiencia 10/10.
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