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A licensed Ecuador host based in Quito, René Maldonado G has spent years shaping personalized journeys with a sharp eye for detail and each traveller’s interests. He guides Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Baños de Agua Santa and beyond, with a mix of adventure sports, culture, nature and volcano country. Expect thoughtful planning, comfortable transport and days tuned to your pace. He guides in English and Spanish, turning Ecuador’s landscapes and heritage into a trip that feels made for you.
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Spend a day exploring the highlights of Cayambe, an agricultural service city in the Ecuadorian highlands at the foot of Cayambe Volcano. Continue to Mira Lago...
Visit one of the world's largest volcanic calderas, with an average base diameter of 8 km, and discover the remarkable volcanic landscape of Pululahua...
Hike to Chiles Volcano, a unique mountain that divides two countries. Start the trip from the Chota Valley and climb Chiles Mountain on the border of...
Hike through the cloud forest of Mindo and get close to its immense variety of bird species, orchids, butterflies, ferns, and lush green vegetation. F...
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is covered by lush primary rainforest and offers a variety of natural habitats rich in diverse flora and fauna. On this 3-da...
Explore the highlights of Quito, Ecuador's capital in the Andean foothills, on a walk through its old narrow streets. Discover ancient churches, museu...
Spend your day around the turquoise Quilotoa Crater Lake in the Ecuadorian Andes on this 2-day tour from Quito. Travel to this water-filled crater lak...
Relax and pamper yourself at the Papallacta Hot Springs at Termas Papallacta SPA on this full-day trip from Quito. Soak in thermal baths set in an And...
Visit the City of the Middle of the World near Quito on a full-day tour that combines the Equator Monument, Plaza Foch, and the Pululahua Crater Reser...