Private tour in Quito David G
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David G.
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Hi, my name is David and I was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador. I have a university degree in Ecology and tourism and over 16 years ago I started working as a naturalist guide in the lodges located in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rain forest. However, nowadays, I guide everywhere in Ecuador! During all my years working as a guide, I have been learning more about Ecuador, not only about nature but also about the history & culture of my country and the indigenous groups that inhabited it. Due to my work I also got the chance to explore and travel to several sites and destinations inside Ecuador so I have added those special visits to my tours. I have guided groups as well as independent travelers coming from many parts of the world, which allowed me to know firsthand the needs and requirements of the different guests visiting this country. Some of my hobbies come handy with my work as a guide, and gave me a plus in my job such as: photography of fauna and nature, bird watching and trekking. Currently I am working as a TBL Tour Guide and I have been doing it since 2017 enjoying it very much. With this new situation of the pandemic I kept myself learning more about art and culture of Quito and Ecuador and I am preparing all my tours to go according to my client's requests. My tours range from City Tours of the Old Town in Quito, to day trips and circuits to the surrounding areas of Quito and around the country. From the Amazon Rainforest and through the Andes. Plus all the itineraries can be customized to meet your needs. I look forward to seeing you in Quito and Ecuador! David National Tourist Guide Licence provided by the Ministry of Tourism in Ecuador. I have training and experience in Bird watching Basic Ecuadorian geology training First Aids training
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Venture into some of Ecuador's most stunning natural sanctuaries—the private Chakana Reserve and the Antisana Ecological Reserve—just under two hours from Quito. This private mountain adventure takes you deep into the Andean highlands, home to extraordinary wildlife and dramatic landscapes. We'll hike through this pristine ecosystem in search of the majestic Andean Condor—one of the largest flying birds on Earth—as well as the elusive Andean Bear, foxes, white-tailed deer, and a dazzling variety of birds, including high-altitude hummingbirds. While sightings can't be guaranteed, every moment in this untouched reserve is a chance to connect with nature. This is one of the best spots to experience wildlife in Ecuador's tropical Andes, with all animals roaming free in their natural habitat. Our tour strictly follows TBL's animal welfare policies, ensuring a respectful and responsible encounter with the wild.
This was an amazing day. David truly knows the birds, animals and vegetation of the area. We saw multiple condors and falcons along with many white-tailed deer. As a special treat, we went to a government reserve where we observed some local Alpacas. They even approached us and one let me scratch his neck. It was quite unexpected. The day went from soaring condors to the local wildlife and fauna. A day not to be missed.
David is an absolutely fantastic guide. Myself & 4 others did the Condor watching tour & were very satisfied with our experience. David is so kind, accommodating & knowledgeable, and his ability to speak/understand english is perfect. He was quick at responding to my many emails the weeks leading up to the tour, and did an excellent job of helping our group of 5 plan aspects of the tour. I would highly recommend David & if I were to return to Ecuador I would definitely seek him out for another tour.
An amazing experience from a very knowledgeable guide David was excellent and this was a unique experience for me. Rick Tracey
The tour and guide exceeded my expectations. David was an excellent guide and provided a custom tour to Antisana based on my interests. David was personable, knowledgeable, and motivated to share information. A great day, and I highly recommend David and the tour to Antisana.
Our condor experience with David was exciting and full of surprises - sun , cold wind , rain, and a massive hail storm Views of Astania were magnificent The various birds were right next to the road and at our first stop we spotted a pair of wonderful condors soaring the cliff side!!!! Lunch with the hummingbirds Doesn't get any better
We'll depart from your hotel in Quito early in the morning (condors start flying very early) and head east toward the stunning Chakana Private Reserve to see the condors take flight. It's a fantastic sighting! In the surrounding area, we'll be looking for more birds of this Andean region, as well as any wildlife that might show up during our visit. We'll continue to Antisana Ecological Reserve, and on our way to La Mica Lake, we'll be looking to find some of the unique birds of the Tropical Andes found here. We'll head back to Quito, stopping at Tambocondor for a well-deserved lunch and to see some of the hummingbirds of the highlands that visit the feeders. Return to Quito in the mid-afternoon.
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1 to 3 people: medium-sized SUV. For bigger groups, ask about the additional cost for a spacious, comfortable touring van with a commercially licensed driver. Let me know, and I'll prepare a custom tour with pricing for you.
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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