Exploring Quito

Between our Amazon and Galapagos experience, we spent a day and a half exploring the Quito region and all its wonders. This might be where you plan some independent activities, but you will not be disappointed with your Adventure Life guide and transportation services. Our guide, Gabriel, was literally a walking encyclopedia, and he was very proud of his knowledge. He told us that for every thing his travelers ask him about, he better have at least five things to say about it. If he didn’t have at least five things, then he would education himself until he did. That’s dedication! Gabriel and our driver, Carlos, provided a private day of entertainment in Otavalo valley and the surrounding area. Their services certainly beat public transportation and fighting the crowds, not to mention that Gabriel made sure we knew when it was ok to take photos and ask questions, versus times when you want to be a subtler tourist. It's tips like these that make the difference when you plan your trip through a travel organization vs. independently, and knowledge like this helps you understand the culture of the places you visit.