Travel and transport agencies Ecuador

A national tourist guide, Edison is first and foremost passionate about his country. He lives in Quito but knows the Amazon like the back of his hand (he's a guide in the Yasuni and Cuyabeno parks too) and speaks perfect French. Edison will be delighted to have a coffee with you in the center of Quito while helping you plan your trip. He's a mine of information and will know how to direct you to the best places. He also offers remote follow-up for those who need logistical support during their trip. Contact him!

For more than 20 years, this agency has been offering various activities, especially in the field of adventure: rafting, canyoning, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding. Qualified guides. Several offices in town. The equipment is of good quality and the staff is serious. The staff speaks Spanish and English without any problem. For your information, the managers of the agency also take care of the GreenForest Ecolodge in Cuyabeno and the well known hostal in Baños, Santa Cruz backpackers. You can therefore rely on them to organize part of your trip.

The strong point of this travel agency? Its prices, really accessible. Go to the website to see the special offers (also last minute) for a trip in the jungle or the Andes, in the Galapagos. The staff is very friendly and if you are already there, go directly to the agency for a better overview of the services. Lorena, the manager of the agency is a real expert of tourism in Ecuador with more than 25 years in the business and will know how to concoct for you the tailor-made trip of your dreams, at an affordable price.

This French-speaking agency is run by Gérald and José, who offer stays of 3 to 15 days to discover the country: cruises in the Galapagos with a wide choice of boats, volcano ascents (Chimborazo and Cotopaxi, in particular), trekking in the Andes, mountain biking and horseback riding, visits to traditional markets and stays in Amazonia. The agency also organizes trips to Peru and Bolivia. Last minute promotions for the Galapagos. An agency of professionals at your disposal to prepare your trip to measure.

Adventurers, dreamers and photographers, this is the travel agency for you! The "Temple and Wilderness" tour takes you on a journey of discovery of Indian wildlife through various natural parks and safaris. On the program: observation of tigers, elephants, birds, chinkara, nilgai, blackbuck, gaur or Indian bison, deer, etc. The 15-day tour also includes visits to the main temples and palaces. Lodging in lodge. Groups of 2 to 6 people are accompanied by an English/French-speaking guide.

This team of Asian connoisseurs and enthusiasts presents a 9 or 11-day guided tour in Japan: "Splendours of Japan". A classic but well-crafted itinerary that will take you to Tōkyō, Hiroshima, Kyotō, Nara and Osaka. Visitors can also choose from a wide range of tailor-made stays with modules such as the one available at Tōkyō

" Solidarity tourism in an indigenous community of Imbabura. " The people of the Quichua Quichua country offer a real opportunity to discover a region of Ecuador with authentic contact, to discover their way of life and their environment. The community is located minutes by bus from the famous Artisanal handicraft market, just steps from the Laguna Cuicocha (Cuicocha Lake) and dominated by the Imbabura and Cotacachi volcanoes. Several families welcome visitors and organise their travel by adapting to their wishes. It is an opportunity to discover with them the crafts and local music, medicinal plants and their customs. They will also propose to visit alpacas or climb the Cotacachi volcano (4 930 m). The benefits are used to educate young people to stop the exodus to large cities, a real threat to the transmission of ancestral knowledge.

For 60 years, Arts et Vie, a cultural association for travel and leisure, has been developing tourism open to knowledge and cultural and human discovery. The spirit of the trips is part of an associative tradition characterized by a friendly atmosphere, rich in encounters, heritage and civilizations of the world. All the tours are led by passionate guides, trained by the association, anxious to share their enthusiasm with the travellers. Five continents... sixty countries... to each his own!

Atalante is an agency created in 1986 by two passionate travellers, and is a forerunner in the organisation of treks and in its commitment to responsible tourism. High level trekking or simple walks in the countryside, there is something for all physical conditions, so to each his own trek (Vercors, Auvergne, Brittany, Corsica, Cevennes, Alps...), in small groups, with family or in free walking. She can also create a unique adventure trip according to your wishes, aspirations and desires!

Anapia Voyages, based in Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, was created by Sylvia, a Peruvian living in France for more than thirty years. The richness of its programs, with a focus on culture and nature, is based on the experience of its employees. What's the best thing about Anapia Voyages? The handmade approach, which starts with an attentive listening of your desires and the precise follow-up of your trip, the mixture of unavoidable sites and improbable places; in short, a customized travel diary guided by your desires! The destinations have been tested by our team of specialists.

" Ready-to-wear "or" hand hand ", as they say! ', it's twenty years of experience to listen to your stay. And if between the western treasures and the gogo canyon your heart, you can create your trip completely tailor-made!

A true creator of tailor-made trips, Terres Lointaines is a recognized specialist in long-haul flights to more than 30 destinations, including Malaysia. You will be seduced by its competitive prices and its transparency. Thanks to a rigorous selection of local partners and a wide choice of accommodation of small capacity and charm, Terres Lointaines offers quality trips and off the beaten track. The circuits can be extended infinitely to suit all desires and budgets.

Runa Tupari is part of a network of cultural and community tourism formed by indigenous farmers of the Otavalo region. To discover the surroundings: villages of craftsmen, lake of San Pablo, hikes to the Cotacachi volcano, trekking, rural tourism in the communities. The agency has built a network among the indigenous people of the region who wish to welcome travelers and organizes your stay for you. Let yourself be tempted by the experience of a night in a local's home.

If you are looking for a professional agency offering all types of excursions in the region, or even in the country, you have found it! This young and dynamic agency founded by Wlady, an Ecuadorian who has travelled a lot and co-managed by Kayla, offers you to discover the peaks of Ecuador with qualified mountain guides, the Amazon with Geranio, a local expert, or simply to go and discover the foothills of Chimborazo on horseback with a local indigenous guide. The agency favours eco-responsibility and is very much involved in this sense.

This tour operator organizes immersion trips in small groups of 4 to 8 participants. Nature, Culture and Encounters are the keywords of the trips offered in 80 destinations far away from our western culture. In collaboration with local partners, Explorator offers several formulas (Discovery, Family, Tailor-made...). As culture passersby, the best guides will share with you their immersion in local life, encouraging spontaneous encounters with the locals. Trips that adapt to all desires.

Just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, Images du Monde's team of specialists will welcome you by appointment in our Espace Voyage. Your advisor will create a tailor-made trip to suit your needs: immersion in Mayan civilization with your French-speaking guide, original itineraries to discover colonial cities and their secrets, ecolodges or design hotels for exceptional seaside holidays, unusual cultural tours for an authentic discovery of this multifaceted destination. Possible extension to Belize and Guatemala.

Back Roads offers a wide range of services to set up a tailor-made trip mainly in North America: discounted flights, car rental, motorhomes, motorcycles, guided tours, hotels, motels, national park lodges, villa and apartment rentals... Autotours in Quebec, trips to the United States, including a road trip on the famous Route 66, etc.

Adeo... latin for "I'm going towards". To other places, other countries, but above all to others.

Objectif Nature is a specialist in photo safaris and trips focusing on wildlife observation and photography, offering more than 100 photo safaris (with a photo guide) on every continent, in over 30 countries. The agency, which has specialized in nature travel since 1990, also offers tailor-made safaris for the adventurer in you. Equipment rental is also available: Objectif Nature has long-standing partnerships with well-known brands such as Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Tamron, Sigma, Leica and Steiner.

La Balaguère is an agency specialized in walking and cycling trips. It offers trips with or without a guide, for families or small groups, for all levels, from beginners to experienced walkers. She takes you to the end of the world, but also (and especially!) in the Gers. Her stay "Between culture and gastronomy, happiness is in the Gers" mixes 3 hours of walking daily and visits of cultural and patrimonial sites : Flaran Abbey and Valence-sur-Baïse, Auch, Larressingle and Condom, Gondrin and the hills of Armagnac.

Odyssée Montagne is first and foremost Sandrine and Pierre, a couple who love the mountains and wide-open spaces. Together, they created their agency in 1994, which has since grown to include a team of passionate guides. Alpinism, glacier trekking, trekking, via ferrata - Odyssée Montagne's nature challenges range from European mountains to the world's highest peaks. Odyssée Montagne aims to maintain a human dimension. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is just one of the destinations on offer, and you'll find treks in the following areas

This travel agency offers very attractive prices. We'll organize the cheapest possible trip for you, and the one best suited to your requirements and the services you want. You can travel in private service for two people or more, at your own pace, with the best guides, thanks to the receptives selected by AURIGE - GROUPE MELTOUR. You'll also be able to attend the most popular traditional festivals and celebrations in the country you wish to visit. AURIGE - GROUPE MELTOUR offers a reliable service.

What does Makila mean? Well, it is the name of the traditional stick of the Basque shepherds, in other words their indispensable companion on the road. If Sylvie Pons, the director of Makila, chose this name, it's so that her agency can become your travel companion, advancing with you step by step, the one you can rely on in complete confidence. Specializing in tailor-made itineraries and off the beaten track, Makila Voyages offers you a whole range of trips in East Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Ocean, Asia, Latin America and North America

Created by Guy de Saint-Cyr, one of the world's greatest lava hunters, and managed by Tanguy, the Aventure et Volcans agency organizes tours on all continents focusing on active volcanoes and burning craters. Emotions and change of scenery guaranteed on the most beautiful volcanoes of the planet! In addition to the discovery of biodiversity and local populations, the different tours offered allow you to discover spectacular sites. The number of places being limited to each trip, be explosive to book your trip.

Climats du Monde offers a wide range of tours, and can also help you tailor a trip to suit your desires and budget. Themed tours to suit every taste. Request a free online quote. A passionate, professional team is on hand to answer your questions and help you create a trip that's 100% your own. The "Orchids" and "Unusual Thailand" tours will let you discover the mysteries of Bangkok for a week or 10 days.

Terre Voyages is a benchmark tour operator for off-the-beaten-track tours. Dedicated to tailor-made tours, this tour operator invites you to experience adventure and wonder, while respecting the environment, local people and their culture.

This very professional agency managed by Sylvain, a Frenchman passionate about motorcycles, will satisfy all bikers, beginners or experienced. Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental will meet all your expectations thanks to its magnificent tours. A total of 40 top-of-the-range motorcycles are offered, all perfectly maintained by experienced mechanics. The tours pass through the most beautiful places and the stops are made in very beautiful hotels. The briefings are of high quality and you will benefit from the very good organization of Sylvain and his partner Court.

Since 1989, Latitud 0° has specialized in adventure tourism (hiking, horseback riding, biking, climbing...) and organizes trips for people with reduced mobility. This French-speaking agency, founded by Etienne Moine, a Frenchman who arrived in Ecuador in the late 1970s, also offers classic, cultural and themed holidays for groups and individuals. When you choose Latitud 0°, you subscribe to a state of mind, ethical and responsible values, and travel while respecting the environment and its inhabitants.

Paul, a Canadian-Ecuadorian, and his young and dynamic team offer stays to backpackers from all over the world. His range is varied: immersion in the Amazon in the Cuyabeno reserve, a stay in the Galapagos Islands for all budgets, a day trip in the Sierra (Otavalo, Latacunga, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi) or in the old town of Quito... And why not a cultural (and solidarity) experience in an indigenous community? A good address if you are young (preferably), curious and open. Clients come from all over the world.

Trans Esmeraldas Internacional (TEISA) began its operations in 1970, covering the routes between the provinces of Pichincha, Guayas and Esmeraldas. From 1977, it was incorporated as a joint stock company with several co-owners, which also led to the construction of its own terminals.

This passenger transport company has grown over time and covers the 10 provinces of El Oro, Orellana, Esmeraldas, Azuay, Guayas, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Sucumbíos, Manabí, Pichincha and Santa Elena.

Founded in 1950 by a handful of Imbabura entrepreneurs, Flota Imbabura is a local transport company offering quality service. It serves Cuenca, Guayaquil, Manta, Ibarra and Tulcán from Quito. The coaches are in excellent condition and very well maintained. Departures to each of these destinations are approximately every hour. It is advisable to buy your ticket in advance via the website or by visiting one of the many Flota Imbabura agencies to guarantee your trip.

The Trolebus crosses the city on a north-south axis following Maldonado and Avenida 10 de Agosto, linking the Carcelén terminal to the north and Terminal Quitumbe to the south. It passes through the historic center, skirting Guayaquil to the south and Flores and Montúfar to the north. It is now complemented by a metro system, due to come into service in 2023, providing a much faster link between the city center and the new town. Thanks to its dedicated lanes, the Trolebus is often a faster and cheaper option than the cab.

Avis is a rental company present throughout Latin America like most of the major rental companies. In Ecuador, the agency offers a nice fleet of recent vehicles and is present in seven cities of the country: Quito, Esmeralda, Manta, Guayaquil, Santo Domingo, Cuenca and Ambato. You will be able to rent your vehicle for the displacements between the cities and to return it to the following city, it is very practical and more economic in a country where the parking in the big cities is in general paying. The best rates are on the website.

Monde Authentique allows you to build your own trip, according to your desires and your budget, a trip that looks like you, that meets the least of your requirements, that comes as close as possible to your imagination. The team of creators also offers you ideas to enhance your trip, examples of discovery tours, but also a selection of accommodations to design your itinerary together. Monde Authentique is designed for travelers with a deep knowledge of travel and a taste for new experiences.

Tovar Expeditions is probably one of the most professional agencies in Latacunga. It offers various excursions, treks and hikes around Cotopaxi, the Quilotoa lagoon, Chimborazo and the Ilinizas. The prices are competitive and the team is young and dynamic. Equipment available for loan if needed. If you wish to go for a bike ride, the agency will find you the bikes to rent and a specialized guide will accompany you to discover the Cotopaxi slopes or even to go around the Quilotoa lagoon if you dream of it.

This German-Ecuadorian agency organizes tours in the Tena region and through the Cuyabeno reserve. Concerned about preserving the environment, the agency favors ecotourism and the tours are done with respect for nature and the communities that inhabit it. The husband of Inga, the owner of the agency, is a guide and knows the region perfectly. You can also stay in their charming hostal, Hosteria Pakay, a little outside the city.

Like the other agencies in Misahualli, Selva Verde offers excursions into the Amazonian forest to discover the villages (Huaorani, among others), the fauna and flora, canoeing and walking tours and rafting tours. Camping, nights in lodges, etc. The formulas are diverse. With his experience, Luis Zapata will even accompany you to Cuyabeno or to the depths of the Yasuni if you ask him. He is very competent and particularly friendly, you can trust him completely.

This local travel agency will be able to provide you with a guide to discover the historical center of Cuenca. They also organize excursions to the Cajas National Park, the archaeological site of Ingapirca and the Sierra. Other services include: domestic and international flight reservations, Galapagos cruises, excursions to the Andes and trips to the Amazon. The staff speaks Spanish and English and is very competent and friendly. An agency with which one feels in total confidence.

Arturo will pick you up to take you to Secret Garden Cotopaxi. Count US $ 15 for one go (for the car).

For a solidarity travel based on sustainable tourism, do not hesitate to contact Neorizons Travel. This agency has made solidarity and authentic tourism its specialty since 2003. Member of the French association of ecotourism, the agency will organize you a trip that will mix well-being and responsible tourism. Nearly 25 destinations are listed in the catalogue of Neorizons Travel, including a South African trip of 13 days on the northern loop of the country. Between the Kruger, Kosi bay, Swaziland and the Drakensberg, an eco-responsible journey.

Terre et Nature Voyages is a specialized agency for all lovers of the sea. Led by a team of enthusiasts, the agency uses its expertise to offer unique stays. Whether kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing or diving, this tour operator scours the oceans for the best spots. Terre et Nature Voyages offers adventure, discovery and culture. Trekking, hiking, dog sledding, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, trail running, multi-sport raids, cruises... all await you! Several emotionally-charged stays.

The spirit of this agency: to make discover the Ecuadorian wealth, with empathy and naturalness. The flagship excursion of the Manabi coffee route is organized as follows: departure in the morning, direction Jipijapa, totem city of coffee; visit of a finca, walk in the coffee field, meeting with the producer; artisanal roasting under your eyes, followed by a tasting and a typical Ecuadorian lunch. Last step before returning: the visit of a company exporting the green beans and taking care of the processing of the cherries.

The Ecovía, a service provided by the metropolis and complementary to the Trolebus, serves the eastern part of Quito along Avenida 6 de Diciembre, between the Quitumbe Terminal in the south and Río Coca in the north. This is a bus line that will allow you to avoid the big traffic jams at the beginning or end of the day in Quito and at the same time will allow you to discover a part of the city that is not usually frequented by visitors. The price of the ticket includes the connection with the conventional transport system, so you can get to all of Quito for less.

For the record, the first railroad in Ecuador dates back to 1873, and the presidency of Gabriel García Moreno; the first line covered 41 km between Yaguachi and Milagro, on the coast. In 1895, with the triumph of the Revolución Liberal led by Eloy Alfaro Delgado, work resumed. In 1897, the Guayaquil and Quito Railway Company was created to build the Ferrocarril del Sur (Southern Railway), and in 1902, the famous Nariz del Diablo line was built on the hill known as Cóndor Puñuna ("Condor's Nest").

This agency is managed by a young, dynamic and professional team under the leadership of Edison, the manager of the agency. On the program: excursions from one to several days through the Andes (Otavalo, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Chimborazo, Guaranda), in the rest of the country (Galapagos, Kapawi, Jamu and Cuyabeno Lodges, Napo or Cotococha Reserve) and the surrounding villages (Chordeleg, Cajas Park, Gualaceo). Themed tours and English speaking guides. Last minute offers at low prices are also proposed on the site

A classic car rental agency, with two offices, one in the center of Quito and one at the airport. The rates charged by Sixt are very competitive, do not hesitate to consult their website before making your choice of rental car. It is often interesting to book more than 7 days in advance to get the best rates. The cars are in good condition. It is necessary to foresee an international credit card for the deposit that will not fail to ask you the renter, as it is the custom.

Julio Verne Travel is a Dutch-Ecuadorian travel agency. With over 20 years' experience, its aim is to offer tourists the best possible service when visiting the country. Based in Riobamba, the agency organizes trips to all 4 corners of Ecuador: from the Galapagos to the Chimborazo and Cotopaxi climbs, as well as climbing, mountain biking and trekking days throughout the country, the agency draws on its experience to provide a highly professional service. Attractive prices.

A classic travel agency that can give you excellent information about the area. This local agency can book your domestic and international flights if required and can organise 3 to 6 day tours into the jungle. They also organize international travel and can take care of any visa issues and even medical tests that may be required to cross the borders. The team is friendly, dynamic and very competent. No need to go up to Quito to fine tune your trip.

With Terres de Charme, go on a tailor-made or organized trip to discover the wonders of Myanmar, in "the footsteps of Buddhism" and according to your desires. A stay in 13 days and 10 nights where you will travel through Burma through the usual more or less traced path. From Yangon, to the marvellous plain of Bagan, its temples and ruins. Then of course, the Inle Lake, its acrobatic fishermen and floating gardens, before coming to seek the calm of the Bay of Bengal on the superb beach of Ngapali for a few nights.

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