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Ecuador Tour & Trip Reviews
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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
There is no way we could have planned all the adventures we had on this trip. The logistics and coordination efforts were well thought out. Our guide was very knowle...
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Amazing!
This was our first experience with Active Adventures. It was everything we dre...
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Excellent trip, well organized
We thoroughly enjoyed our Tortuga trip. Our guide Jessica was fantastic. Everything ran so smoothly, the group all got along and we were so fortunate to visit and ex...
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Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
To be totally honest, I wasn
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Educational, active, fun trip and all with nice friendly people.
What can really make a trip special is the people you travel with. We had an int...
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Active and adventurous
Our trip guide, Pepo, was warm-hearted, knowledgeable and very experienced in all things Galapagos and water-related. He answered all our questions and conducted us ...
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Jan 13 2017 Tortuga with Zambo
I would prefer to remain anonymous.
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Galapagos - Tortuga Trip
Wow! The Tortuga tour of the Galapagos Islands was an incredible experience. Active Adventures answered all my questions during the booking process and provided exac...
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Tortuga
One of the best trips of my lifetime!
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Not Just Tortoises
As advertised, the trip began and ended in Quito, Ecuador. Everything from then on was taken care of to keep us happy and busy for the ten days. Like a good field tr...
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Jonathan Tortuga January 2017
Great trip. Nice people, great guide, nice hotels, eve...
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An extraordinary Experiential learning travel experience
From our first day of biking from the highland in the rain to the beach and snorkeling with a few sea lions in a beautiful bay which began our amazingly active, awes...
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Jan 1st Tortuga with Pablo
This was an absolutely amazing adventure with the most knowledgeable tour gu...
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Fantastic trip!
Beyond my expectations!!!
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Spectacular Experience
Despite being the youngest trip member by almost 25 years, I had an amazing time. From start to finish, the trip was well organized and executed. You can tell that t...
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Eleven Days Off of the Grid
From Mitand del Mundo (middle of the world) to the natural wonders of the Gal
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Good trip
Excellent experience, well organised and fun as always. Disa...
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Super Plan
I truly believe that staying on the four islands (instead of a ship) and being able to eat at local restaurants, mingle with the Educadorians as well as partaking in...
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Tortuga
Perhaps it was because we had just finished the Tapir trip, or that we live in Hawaii and come from a volcano and live by the beach, that this trip was somewhat disa...
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What a special place
I knew it would be a place like no other, but it still took my breath away. How could I imagine sea lions sleeping on benches like old winos, giant turtles blocking ...
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in Ecuador Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviews for tours in Ecuador are mostly rated positively. There are many different sides of Ecuador to see, and Ecuador tours tend to focus heavily on one or two main regions.
Remember that one of the most popular destinations in Ecuador is the Galapagos - and this tends to be a stand alone trip. So a variety of Ecuador reviews will be all about a trip to the Galapagos rather than mainland Ecuador.
That said, Galapagos or mainland, Ecuador is very much a nature enthusiast destination. From the rainforest to the Andes, experiencing Ecuador means a lot of time outside. Accommodations are basic, often with a sustainable focus, and even in the luxury eco lodges you can expect a bug or two to join you in your room.
Positive reviews comment on their guides ability to highlight wonderful cultural sights as well as the many natural attractions - and pinpoint nearly hidden wildlife!
Those Ecuador reviews that are more negative really come down to personal preferences. Some travelers disliked the amount of free time on the tour, while others complained that the itinerary tried to cram too much in. Be sure to read the itinerary carefully to determine if the tour will follow a pace you’ll enjoy.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Ecuador, see the Travelstride Ecuador Guide »
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