Travel and transport agencies Ecuador

Huasquila Amazon Lodge is a tranquil lodge nestled in the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest. It offers cosy bungalows and villas with simple furnishings, as well as a restaurant and outdoor pool. The lodge also offers services such as free Wi-Fi, breakfast included, free parking, disabled access and laundry service. Huasquila Amazon Lodge offers a wide range of activities and adventures to make the most of your stay, from a single night's accommodation to plans with all meals and activities included. The lodge's restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan options as well as traditional local dishes. The bar offers a warm atmosphere where you can enjoy local cocktails or wines of your choice. The lodge is also involved in a conservation project to restore and protect the 166-hectare private reserve. It also offers accessibility for the disabled, the elderly and families with babies requiring a baby carriage.

Stéphane - Frenchman living in South America for 12 years -, his Peruvian wife Roxana and their Bolivian team invite you to discover authentic Bolivia with unique trips far from the tourist trails. From Lake Titicaca to the Amazon, passing through the Jesuit missions, colonial cities, the Salar of Uyuni and South-Lípez and pushing as far as Chile, Andes Authentiques Tours takes care of everything in order to create the exceptional trip that suits you for a unique and unforgettable discovery of Bolivia, a magnificent country still little known. Possibility of combined Bolivia-Peru stays. From tailor-made trips to small group trips, Andes Authentiques Tours offers you both classic and unique quality tours. Andes Authentiques Tours also has an office in France in Paris

Founded in 2012 by Olivier Catrou in Grenoble, TraceDirecte is an agency specializing in customized, immersive travel. From Grenoble, the Éclaireur service advises and accompanies travelers throughout their trip. From the four corners of the globe, local advisors share their knowledge, their network, their tips and even their friends to design customized trips that are totally in their image! Their philosophy? To offer unique immersions in local cultures, discovering unexpected places and meeting singular personalities, for an experience far removed from preconceptions.

Run by Aline Louvet, a French woman who has been living in the Galapagos for several years, SharkSky offers several tours and excursions on the islands. Aline will be able to advise you according to your desires of discoveries while respecting your budget and while remaining always very sympathetic. Her agency has become a reference in the Galapagos, especially for French speakers! Very committed to the protection of the unique environment of the archipelago, the tours are more respectful of nature. All this with a flawless professionalism!

Located right in front of the Santo Domingo church, Greivag agency welcomes local and international tourists for quality excursions. The guides are competent and really professional. Some, like Edison, are even specialized in high mountains. He has climbed the highest peaks in the country and among the highest in the world. Quilotoa and Cotopaxi are the most famous excursions, but there are many other possibilities in the surroundings. The day trip to the ecological reserve Los Ilinizas is worth the detour. A very good address!

Incredible green airport with the highest rating for sustainable construction. An award presented in 2014 by the American organization U.S. Green Building Council makes this airport the only one in the world to have initiated such a process. Everything here is designed with an environmental perspective in mind: from the materials used, to lighting, water consumption and natural ventilation.

Tame, Latam and Avianca are the companies that serve the airport. Another company can reach Isabela Island in less than 30 minutes.

Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park. The wait is often long. You will have to pay an entrance fee here on the territory of the national park (US$100 payable in cash only).

From the airport to Puerto Ayora (Isla Santa Cruz). From the airport, you must take a shuttle bus (free) to reach the Itabaca Canal and take a boat (US$1) that will take you to Santa Cruz. Once on the island, it takes 45 minutes (by bus or taxi) to reach Puerto Ayora

Chaquinian is an incoming travel agency specialized in community and solidarity tourism. This agency will make you discover the way of life of the natives by integrating you throughout your trip. The trips are tailor-made according to your program. If you choose a 21 days itinerary, you will be able to live in the company of the karanqui, kichwa, puruha, cañaris and jipijapa peoples and even end your trip in the Galapagos if you feel like it.

Gaston Sacaze Ecuador is a travel agency established in 6 South American countries for over 20 years. Its Franco-Ecuadorian team based in Quito and specialized in tailor-made trips will make you travel all over Ecuador and the Galapagos in a classic way, but also, unusual and personalized according to your interests. Cultural tours and visits between Quito and Cuenca, treks on the Avenue of the Volcanoes, an immersion in the Amazon, meeting local communities or an unforgettable cruise in the Galapagos Islands.

Emilie, who speaks French because she is Canadian, and Junior, an Ecuadorian surfing teacher, will welcome you with sympathy in this center/school where you can take surfing lessons, but also rent your own surfboard if you are independent. The center also offers bike rental, in very good condition and all equipped with internal anti-puncture protections for the tires, which justifies the slightly higher price than other bike rental companies on the island. Paddle boards are also available for hire for those who are interested.

Born from the union of a Franco-Ecuadorian couple with a passion for mountains and adventure, Aventurecuador is an incoming agency that has specialized in adventure travel in Ecuador since 2001. It offers a wide variety of activities to discover the country's diversity: trekking, trail riding, mountaineering, mountain biking, paragliding, yoga, horseback riding, rafting, canyoning, 4x4, etc. Their philosophy: travel is an authentic and unique experience that allows us to open up to the world and to others, to take the time to live and enjoy every moment to the full.

A Quito-based cab and chauffeur-driven vehicle company that offers, in addition to cab services, customized transportation throughout the country in comfortable vehicles. 32 vehicles available and attractive prices compared with conventional transport agencies. The company is a kind of cooperative, with most of its vehicles based at the old airport in the center of Quito. The staff are very professional and friendly. WhatsApp recommended for reservations. Invoices are sent by email on request.

This small local airline operates a fleet of twin-engine Islanders, known for their reliability. It takes 35 minutes to fly from Baltra to Isabela and Baltra to San Cristóbal, and 45 minutes to fly from San Cristóbal to Isabela. This is a good option especially if you need to go from Isabela to San Cristobal (or vice versa), as you avoid two boat trips and a lost day. If you are lucky, the clouds will let you discover the colors of the Galapagos archipelago from the sky, an unforgettable sight.

From USD 1708 to USD 3289 the cruise.

4, 5 or 8 days cruise… dream. A unique boat on the market and quality services. There are limited spaces and personalized service. The atmosphere is relaxed and the guides are experienced. The itinerary has been carefully studied and will not be bored. You can book on their website or contact them in Quito.

1 daily flight to San Cristóbal from Quito and from Guayaquil to Baltra. At the beginning of Quito, the plane makes a 45 min stopover in Guayaquil.

Hotel Silberstein is a 4-star establishment built at the beginning of the 20th century. It is just a minute's walk from the Galería Aymara gallery, nine minutes from the Playa de la Estacion beach and eleven minutes from the Charles Darwin research station. The hotel's functional rooms offer free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a ceiling fan and a seating area, but no TV. Parking and buffet breakfast are free of charge. The hotel also offers an elegant restaurant, an open-air café, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace with sun loungers. It also has a diving center, a lush garden with native plants and bird species, as well as a library and a public computer with Internet access. Hotel Silberstein is appreciated for its location, services and facilities.

Most Internet cafés are located on this main street of Puerto Ayora.

Some computers connected.

Several daily departures for the main cities of the country or to Peru. Count 15h of bus for Quito, 9h for Guayaquil and 5-6h for Cuenca, 6h for Machala, 1h30 for Zamora and 6-7h for Macará at the Peruvian border. For Vilcabamba, departures every 15 minutes, either by bus, minibus, or by taking one of the collective taxis that leave from the south of Iberoamérica Avenue (Mercadillo y Manuel Carrion, about US$ 1.50 for a 40-minute ride) and from Vilcabambaturis (land terminal ✆ +593 7 257 7376).

Pesca Tour S.A is a travel agency located in Salinas. They offer boat trips, whale watching tours and sport fishing activities. Some customers were satisfied with the service and appreciated the attentiveness of the staff. However, others expressed dissatisfaction, mentioning problems such as the provision of a different boat from the one advertised, safety issues and overcapacity situations. Travelers are advised to take these opinions into account before booking an excursion with Pesca Tour S.A. It may be useful to contact the agency directly for more information on their services and safety measures.

The Consulate of Canada in Guayaquil is an important point of contact for Canadians in the city or requiring consular assistance. Canadians requiring emergency consular assistance are advised to contact the Canadian Embassy in Quito and follow the instructions provided. They can also make a collect call to the Emergency Response and Monitoring Centre in Ottawa.

Cooperativa de Transporte en Taxis is a cab service located in Guayaquil. Whether you need a cab to get to the airport, the train station or to get around town, Cooperativa de Transporte en Taxis is there to help. Their drivers are reliable and professional, and their rates are competitive.

To get to the Southern Sierra, the coast or the Oriente region, you need to take a bus from the Quitumbe bus station, a huge, modern and well-organized land terminal south of the capital, which opened in 2009 to ease traffic inside Quito itself. At the station, you'll find vending machines, food stores, pharmacies, luggage storage and even an information desk.

This terminal serves the cities north and northwest of Quito (Guayllabamba, Nanegalito), the cantons of Tabacundo, San Miguel de los Bancos and Cayambe, and the north of the Sierra (province of Imbabura, for Otavalo and Carchi, for example). This is also where the buses to Mindo leave from. To get from the northern terminal of Carcelén to the southern terminal of Quitumbe or to the city centre, the taxi (or its modern substitutes) is the most convenient and fastest means of transport.

In the Hotel Shyris (climb the stairs), some computers to connect. On the other side of the sidewalk, just opposite, another cafe.

Several Internet cafés in the city centre and near hotels.

The terminal is located at the entrance to the city centre. Well arranged, it gathers the offices of the different bus cooperatives. Daily and frequent departures to Quito (more than 20 buses/day, 3h). This is the same bus that you will have to take to go to Latacunga. The stop will be on the side of the Pan-American Highway. Every 10 minutes for Ambato (1h); about ten buses for Riobamba (2h). Towards the Amazon, about ten buses per day towards Puyo (2h) and Tena (about 4 or 5h). There are also buses to Guayaquil and Salinas on the coast (9 hours).

International calls and Internet.

Many airlines serve this airport: KLM and Iberia, among others. The journey to the city takes about 1 hour, depending on the traffic density and the area of destination. The road to the centre is in perfect condition. To go from the airport to the center of Quito by taxi, count 25 US$ for 1 to 3 people. You can opt for the public bus or the private bus line Aeroservicios which offer this trip for 2 to 8 US$ per person.

High Summits is an agency specialized in high mountain adventure. Isabel Sanchez has 20 years of experience in tourism management and Ismael W. Janisch is a mountain guide with more than 35 years of experience. High Summits offers several trips including the ascent of all the volcanoes and mountains of Ecuador, such as Cotopaxi, Cayambe, Chimborazo, Ilinizas, Pichincha, Pasochoa, etc. For maximum safety, the agency only works with ASEGUIM mountain guides. Some of them even speak French.

This travel agency, which has been active in Ecuador for over 20 years, is also the owner and operator of the Manatee Amazon Explorer and the Anakonda Amazon Cruise, the only two hotel boats to operate in the Amazon region, and the Mantaraya Lodge in Machalilla National Park, considered the most strategic whale-watching, fishing and diving location on the continent. Further information on Anakonda, Manatee and Mantaraya is available in the corresponding regions.

Surtrek Tour Operator is a socially and environmentally responsible company specializing in "à la carte" individual and group travel. Thanks to the experience and passion of its tour designers, this Quito-based tour operator can fulfill your every wish, in the Andes, the Galapagos and the rest of Latin America: trekking, hiking, cruises, diving, Andinism, Amazonia, cultural visits..

Created almost 25 years ago, this incoming agency is primarily aimed at professionals. It is managed by a Franco-Colombian team and has spread throughout Latin America, from Mexico to Argentina. In Ecuador, it organizes all types of tours, from excursions in the Amazon to cruises in the Galapagos, without forgetting the discovery of the Andes. To note: a very well done website translated in French! Since this year, you can even find live virtual tours with a local guide. Nice product!

This tour operator is the most important in the country. The services are very complete and high quality: air and hotel reservations, excursions of all kinds on the spot and in the neighbouring countries. One can however deplore the impersonal side of this big company. The prices are as high as the standard: high. The thematic tours of the capital(city tours) are well organized and allow to save time in Quito. A good address which presents a complete panel of options of stays and circuits in Ecuador.

Pioneer agency in Ecuador; tourism responsible for the environment and local communities. All tours have a guaranteed departure. French speaking naturalist guides are available to guide you. Possibility to combine cruises and shore excursions. The agency organizes tours of several days through the archipelago and proposes to combine a stay in the Galapagos with a stay on the mainland. The agency also participates in various social projects. The website is very well built and allows you to enter directly with the local agents.

A well-known international car rental chain with a quality fleet, both from the airport and from downtown Quito. By renting from such an operator, you ensure that you can rent your vehicle at one point in the country and leave it at another, thus saving you unnecessary miles. You will easily get an upgrade if you rent the same vehicle for your entire stay. Remember to rent an off-roader if you plan to stray from the main roads.

A great international passenger airline within South America. Connecting Caracas to Lima, Panamericana offers stops all along the Andean chain, providing another way to discover the Andes, from north to south. The coaches are comfortable and the road is beautiful. If you're lucky, you'll catch several volcanoes on camera along the way. The vehicles stop about every 3 hours, so watch out for the departure, as the drivers are often impatient and not very good at counting the number of passengers on board.

Specializing in passenger transport from Quito to Guayaquil, this transport cooperative offers very high quality coaches where it is easy to take a nap during the journey, which often lasts about ten hours. The line offers more than 15 departures per day, mainly from the Quitumbe terminal, but also 3 daily departures from the Carcelen terminal, north of the city. It is recommended to buy your ticket in advance, either online or at the cooperative's agencies, often located in the bus station terminals.

The French airline was offering a direct flight from Paris to Quito in 2019, but the flight has not yet resumed service since the Covid-19 pandemic. For the time being, Air France/KLM is offering to fly via Amsterdam to Quito or Guayaquil, at very attractive prices. The return flight, especially if you're flying from Quito, is rather long, however, as it includes a stopover in Guayaquil. The ideal solution is probably to arrive in Quito and depart from Guayaquil.

Continental Airlines is an airline based in Quito. It offers air transport and travel services.

Colombian airline offering flights to Latin America.

Localiza Alquiler de Autos is a car rental agency located in Quito. Francisco de Orellana E4-431, Quito 170102, Ecuador. Localiza Alquiler de Autos offers a wide range of vehicles for rent and has several branches in Quito. Whether you need a car for business or to explore the city, Localiza Alquiler de Autos will meet your needs.

Simon car rental is a 100% Ecuadorian car rental company, a good alternative to international chains. With a fleet of recent and well-maintained vehicles, the company offers very competitive rates and a personalized service. A 24-hour hotline is at your disposal throughout your rental period. Simon car rental has 2 locations in the center of Quito and offers a drop off service in other cities of the country.

The English-speaking agency Columbus Travel sells tailor-made trips to the Galapagos, the Andes, Amazonia and even Peru... There is something for every taste and every budget. The team is young and dynamic, and their motivation is unfailing. Their strong point: the Galapagos Islands! Several tours are available (see website), as well as many promotions for last minute departures. The 15-day tour offers all the highlights of Ecuador, from Quito to the Galapagos, passing through the Andes, the Amazon and the Sierra.

This tour operator specializing in Latin America - Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia - offers group and individual tours, with or without guide, by land or sea (cruises). The 13-day "Dream of Patagonia" tour takes in the essentials of the region: the Valdes Peninsula, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia...

Ecotourism and adventure through Americas, what offers Amérik Adventure. Working with local partner, takes you for several trips to Mexico, the Maya road to compounds with other countries of Central America.

This incoming agency has its own fleet of vehicles, from the smallest to the most modern coach, and offers numerous excursions throughout the country as well as simple road transfers. It is an agency used to working with international customers, it is indeed managed by Wim, a Belgian expatriate in Ecuador for many years. The proposed tours can be accompanied by a French speaking guide. We recommend you to contact Wim before your arrival, he is very good at giving advice.

Horseback riding and equestrian safaris, this is what this team of passionate riders offers.

This agency specializes in exceptional trips, and more particularly in the most beautiful diving destinations. The team is made up of passionate divers who have already visited the proposed spots themselves. With them, you can explore the wilds of Asia, tour India by motorcycle or simply relax in a luxury hotel in the Maldives. The team is made up of travel consultants who specialize in certain destinations, and give sound advice on safety, region by region.

Founded in 2003 by three enthusiasts of the desert landscapes of southern Africa, African Tselana has now become Tselana Travel and offers a wide range of destinations on all continents for travel away from the usual tourist circuits. Tselana Travel combines your desires (adventure, unusual, romantic, family, desert, honeymoon, diving, zen, safari ...) with its extensive knowledge of destinations to offer a custom trip incomparable placed under the sign of luxury and refinement.

This local agency offers tailor-made tours of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, enabling travelers to discover the wonders of the region's nature and culture. Whether exploring the Andes, the Amazon, the Pacific coast or the Galapagos Islands, the agency offers unique and personalized experiences. The agency is also available to give
advice on buying local crafts and helping travelers plan their outdoor and adventure activities, and icing on the cake, they speak French.