Private tour in Quito Vivian V

Quilotoa Lagoon Day Trip From Quito

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Vivian V.

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For 34 years I have guided, toured and helped people plan everything there is to do in Ecuador from a one day tour to a week or more. I guide not just the Quito area but the entire Andes chain including Otavalo, Mindo, Papallacta, Banos, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Ingapirca, Cuenca, Guayaquil and everything in between as well as the Galapagos and Amazon jungle. I guide only my native Ecuador but have been named the current #1 guide in all of South America and the Caribbean. The City of Quito hired me to tour Miami based, world syndicated radio and newspaper travel writer, former Colombia diplomat, expert on South America, Enrique Cordoba Rocha, who wrote I am the best Quito guide and sends referrals from his listeners and readers. I have never missed a tour, never even been late for one. I am 56 years old and was the 4th nationally licensed guide in the history of Ecuador and have toured over 9,000 travelers even for the Ecuador government (the Minister of Nepal, 17 person entourage and police escort - PHEW!) and top travel agencies in Ecuador and abroad. I am the "go to" guide the City of Quito asks to tour VIPs such as a PGA (U. S. golf) pro during the Quito tournament, the second highest ranking Russian official and entourage with body guards (Phew! again), a U. S. State Department official, an Arabian sheik and entourage, "Travel and Leisure" magazine personnel, foreign diplomats, the past U. S. ambassador. I was U. S. sales director for Klein Tours and traveled the world promoting Ecuador for it and Metropolitan Touring, the two largest Ecuador travel agencies and largest Galapagos yacht owners. I also designed tours for each. I have a U. S. (Miami) phone on my Quito desk to assist clients with trip planning. I can help you plan the perfect partial or total Ecuador vacation short or long. I am an Ecuador and a U. S. citizen. The tour guide you choose will be the difference in your day or trip. I have the guide maturity and vast contacts to make my clients secure. I speak, read and write perfect English (and French) because I lived and worked for Marriott in the U. S. , lived a year in France and traveled the world promoting Ecuador. With me there will be no canned or stilted speeches, talks. I am known for my flexibility while touring and can change itineraries even "on the fly" the day of a tour due to weather and other factors, even your whims. I have degrees in tourism and hotel management, and my avocation is Ecuador history. My English, knowledge, happy disposition, energy, experience and reliability make me the perfect guide for Quito or the entire country including the Galapagos and Amazon jungle. I love my work and have more than 4,500 recommendation letters on file without a single bad review, all five stars. I am one of four, elected, unpaid officers who run our National Tour Guide Association. Ecuador National Tour Guide 004 Tour prices quoted here are for up to 3 in my nice, newer SUV. I am a commercially licensed driver without ever an accident. I tour groups up to 50. For 4 or more simply ask me for a quote. I, personally, do not charge more for the guiding, but must, under strict Ecuador transportation law to protect your group, hire a special driver with specially inspected, commercially licensed vehicle, and this adds to the cost. Not all museums in Quito are closed on Mondays, most are now open. If this is your only available day please send me your inquiry, and I will create a customized itinerary.

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Overview of your Quito tour

This is a very long (12 hours) day trip that all travelers seem to enjoy and often request of me. The drive time each way from your Quito hotel will be about three hours. I use part-way a secret back road with scenery that is breathtakingly beautiful with special stops at truly local indigenous Indian abodes and artists. Once there you may hike down to Quilotoa Lagoon at the bottom or ride horses. Many elect to walk down and horseback ride back up. This trip can include an overnight; ask for a quote and recommended hotels. On the return towards Quito we can stop for an early dinner at beautiful, 400 year old Hacienda La Cienega, a treat in itself! Humboldt stayed here so many times his room has been preserved and can be seen as well as the wonderful family chapel. The same family has owned this hacienda since colonial times when it took a week to reach Quito; now it takes one and a half hours!

Your Quito tour itinerary

7am - hotel pickup 10am - Quilotoa Lagoon arrival 10am > 3pm explore Quilotoa Lagoon and area 4:30pm - La Cienega hacienda visit and late lunch or early dinner 7pm plus/minus - hotel drop off This tour can be customized upon request.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Quoted price is for up to three people in a nice, almost new, perfectly maintained SUV with commercially licensed driver, Vivian, never an accident in 32 years of touring. For four or more A PROFESSIONAL, COMMERCIALLY LICENSED DRIVER and first class vehicle larger than required FOR YOUR SAFETY and comfort with large viewing windows at $190 more. I use only the very best with long histories of driving for me. Safety is our number one concern. This is a LONG day of 12 hours. Ecuador roads and other drivers are nowhere near U.S./European standards. A commercially licensed driver is very important for this trip and required by strict Ecuador Tourist Protection law for your safety.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Ministry of Environment entrance fee $2. Horseback ride up from crater bottom - $10 (optional), meals, incidentals.
Meeting location

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Airport, hotel, or any other location specified by tour guide or client.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Hiking
Adventure
Off The Beaten Path
History
Tour reference number
441761
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Hours icon 12 hours
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