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This 4-day tour is the perfect start into your Ecuador adventures, where you will see Quito and its surroundings, and have time to plan the next parts of your journey!
It is also a great prelude or extension to your Galapagos tour!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Overnight at 3-star hotel in central Quito
Quito
Take a glimpse out of the window while approaching Quito Airport and have a first look at the beautiful Andean scenery that surrounds Ecuador’s capital. Upon arrival, your driver will welcome you and escort you to your hotel in the city center. Depending on your time of arrival, just relax a bit in your hotel or head out for a first exploration of the city.
Overnight at 3-star hotel in central Quito
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
breakfast included
LUNCH
Lunch
Cooking class with lunch included
Quito Old Town
Today, you’ll take part in your first adventure, and it’s a culinary one! Join a cooking class today, in a beautiful restaurant located in the historic city center, where you’ll learn how to prepare traditional Ecuadorian dishes. Before getting started in the kitchen, accompany the chef to a local market to pick fresh products for the preparation of the meal. After lunch, enjoy a couple of free hours before taking part in a fun and interesting Street Tour through Quito in the late afternoon. Visit neighborhoods you normally wouldn’t have seen, dive into the history and culinary art of the city and experience a completely different side of Quito!
Overnight at 3-star hotel in central Quito
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
breakfast included with overnight stay
LUNCH
Lunch
boxlunch
Otavalo
OPTION 1: Northward bound we go through the mountains towards Otavalo, a bustling town home to a large indigenous population, noticeable by their traditional garb of wool hats, golden necklaces, intricately embroidered blouses and long black skirts. To charge up for the ride ahead we will stop to try a local delicacy of biscotti with cheese and caramel - a real sweet way to begin our adventure! Our ride takes us over the hills and through dirt-patched paths and roads used to connect the farms of local families, passing pastures of quinoa and other grains that are the way of life of the people in the region. Along the way we will have amazing views of the Imbabura Volcano and the Lago San Pablo. Our final stop takes us to the colorful and captivating Otavalo Market. The largest indigenous market in Ecuador, let the aisles of locally crafted fabrics, sweaters, carvings, and jewelry inspire you to take a piece of Ecuador home with you in your heart and in your suitcase.
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
OPTION 2: During this action-packed day we will ascend by car to the foothills of the Pichincha Volcano. From this point, we will bike on an old secondary dirt road while cruising past landscapes of colorful mountains, farms and local homes. You will get to witness real Ecuadorian life as much of the time there are cowboys and farmers working alongside the road as well as cows leisurely grazing. After a two-hour ride, we will descend into the cloud forest, where the warm air streams of the Pacific meet with the cold winds of the high Andes creating a hugely bio diverse area. The bike ride will take about four hours total. We will have a relaxing lunch along the riverside before taking a stroll through the local humming bird sanctuary.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
breakfast included with overnight stay
Quito
Time flew by way too fast, so now it’s already time to say goodbye to Quito and its beautiful surroundings. On time for your flight, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and accompany you to Quito Airport. We hope that you’ve had an unforgettable time in Quito and that you’ll enjoy the rest of your trip!
Activities as outlined in the itinerary
International or national flights, Insurances, other activities, entrance fees, meals or beverages
Chọn điểm đón
Pickup included
13 đánh giá
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D4160JWmariah,,12 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
They helped me organize the perfect trip. They were very responsive and available all times. I needed to make last min changes and they were very accommodating and helpful.









H3745FZrandyb,,3 thg 2, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
We are a 'senior couple' who travelled through Ecuador with the assistance of KimKim (Authentic Ecuador) - this is our second adventure with this company (Peru in 2024). Our trip was absolutely amazing and very well planned out - guides, accommodations, venues etc. were very well thought out and executed. We will definitely be using KimKim to help plan our next adventure. For those of you considering Ecuador as a travel destination don't take it off of your 'bucket list', it is an amazing beautiful country - there is so much more to offer than just the Galapagos Islands.
A336DFlisap,,7 thg 8, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I had a fantastic once-in-a-lifetime holiday in Ecuador - thanks to kimkim! Our local specialist, Mathias, was very accommodating as I had many requests and questions. He was responsive and flexible in setting our itinerary. He was also in great communication with us throughout our trip. I appreciated that we worked with many local tour companies throughout the trip, supporting the local economy and experiencing the culture of Ecuador. I highly recommend kim kim and I am grateful to Mathias for making our holiday memorable, fun and rewarding!
jhilami,,31 thg 7, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
When the guide I had been talking to about our upcoming trip to Ecuador fell through, I reached out to Kimkim on a lark. Mathias responded shortly thereafter and, over the next couple of weeks, put together a fantastic itinerary for us - all the while keeping our wishes and budget in consideration. The week we spent in Ecuador turned out to be our most fun, interesting and relaxing trip ever. Mathias had arranged for Danny Guaman to be our guide – Danny was absolutely wonderful from the moment we met him. Each day was full of things to do and see, while allowing for leisurely meals and time to unwind. We toured the old city and had a cooking class in Quito. We beheld amazing vistas of lakes, lagoons, mountains and volcanoes. We went birdwatching, and visited a butterfly farm and a hummingbird sanctuary. We had a chocolate tour and ate delicious food. We went to the Middle of the World and did fun experiments. We learned about the culture and history of Ecuador, met kind locals, and went shopping at the huge handicraft market in Otavalo. There was also a very sweet birthday surprise at the chocolate shop in Mindo for our son who turned 16 during the trip. Throughout our travels, Mathias kept in touch and checked in on us. I can easily say that, from our airport pick up to drop off, this was an extremely enjoyable and stress-free vacation, and a deeply memorable one – thanks to Mathias and Danny and the entire team. We fell in love with this gorgeous gem of a country!
L1150TIdianar,,27 thg 6, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Danny Arias was our professional, personal guide in Quito, Ecuador. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Ecuador, as well as the sights all around Quito and beyond. We loved the Guayasamin Museum, the Cotopaxi National Park and volcano and the city tour of the churches and historical square. Danny asked us about our interests and what we wanted to see while in Quito. By getting to know my friend and I, he was able to tailor our activities to address our specific interests. This style was really helpful when I had altitude sickness the first day. He slowed down the pace so I could enjoy our activities, without feeling overwhelmed. A few days later, he took me to the pharmacy to get medicine when I had an upset stomach. His inside knowledge of restaurants that offer special menus, diverse cuisines and dishes native to Ecuador was excellent. When my friend and I visit a new country, our culinary interests are to visit a Chinese restaurant and an artisan chocolate business. We were able to try both at Danny’s recommendation and were thrilled with the experiences. We also enjoyed Casa de la Luz, a farm to table restaurant that makes their own cheese and a restaurant that specialized in ceviche. His personality was pleasant and laidback and he was really fun and flexible. I was not able to go white water rafting in Banos and I was able to choose to visit the Fabrica Magica de Chocolate, because there had been a landslide at the hot springs I wanted to visit. I loved the outing to the Manto de la Novia and Cascada el Pailon waterfalls as well as the tour of EcoRoses, the largest producer of roses for the American market. Danny moved heaven and earth to ensure that everything on our visit went smoothly and seamlessly and we enjoyed a stress-free experience while simultaneously falling in love with the people and the country of Ecuador. He set the tone for an incredible trip. After our time in Quito, we visited the Galapagos Islands. I liked Danny so much that I hired him to take me to the Cloud Forest on my free day before I flew back to America. I give Danny Arias, a 5 out of 5-star rating for his knowledge, incredible customer service and his efforts to make our trip the spectacular experience it was. You can reach Danny at: [email protected]
WladiTravel,,12 thg 3, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
In February 2023 we made a dreamlike Galapagos trip. We stayed on 3 inhabited islands (Santa Cruz, Isabela, San Cristobal). Our program: Visit the Highlands and Charles Darwin Station, day trip North Seymour Island, Tortuga Bay, Kayak and Snorkel at Las Tintoreras, Snorkel Los Túneles , Kicker Rock Isla Lobos, The trip was perfectly and professionally organized by Linda (order, timing), support (24/7). We were very pleased. Thank you.
Keeptalkinn,,15 thg 9, 2022
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
From the moment I started planning this trip and all the way through to completion, my experience was 5 stars. I travelled with 11 family members to Ecuador (ages ranging from 19 to 86). We E-Biked the streets of Quito, attended cooking classes, travelled and explored the Galapagos on private boats and white watered rafted in the Amazon. We also made chocolate from scratch and ate jungle shrimp (big gnarly slugs). Mathias worked with me at the inception and helped us tailor a trip that was both action packed and educational. Every detailed was planned and flawlessly executed. We had great accommodations, meals (which I had included) and awesome guides.




F5435DOjeang,,22 thg 8, 2022
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We had a fabulous time on our trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos. Our family of four visited Quito (historical district and Teleferico), Cotopaxi (bike ride at base), Mindo Cloud Forest (waterfall hike, bird watching, cocoa tour), Mitad del Mundo/Middle of the Earth/equator (museum and tour), Pululahua volcano; and also Isla Isabela and Santa Cruz island in Galapagos (El Chato reserve in highlands, snorkeling and walk at Los Tuneles, hike on Sierra Negra/Volcan Chico volcanoes, and snorkel and kayak at Las Tintoreras). All of our guides and drivers were excellent and knowledgeable, educating us on the history and nature of the areas, guiding us to the best places to eat or grab dessert, where to souvenir shop, and even taking us on a few stops not on the planned itinerary. We felt safe and comfortable the entire time. Our hotels were all excellent. The excursions were amazing. Linda, our main agent, went above and beyond with planning, meeting us, and even changing our itinerary before the trip as needed, and during the trip (due to some altitude sickness). Our primary guide on the mainland, Christian, was a pleasure - he was a delight, informative, fun, and knowledgeable. Everything about the trip went very well including taxis, ferries, drives, hotels, included items, etc. I highly recommend Authentic Ecuador!











tomchicago23,,11 thg 8, 2022
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Our family of 5 (me, my wife and our 3 sons- 25, 23, 20) just spent the last four days of July , 2022 touring South of Quito with a Private Driver and Guide named Ricardo Villalobos ([email protected]) Ricardo was TERRIFIC! Ricardo was prompt, reliable, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about Ecuador. Ricardo was also very enjoyable and pleasant to spend time with and he speaks excellent English. His vehicle comfortably accommodated our family. We hired Ricardo on 4 different days for 4 different types of visits; We visited the wonderful Spa city of Banos; Ricardo took us to the "Swing at the End of the World", We ziplined over a canyon toward a waterfall; We traveled to the "Devil's Cauldren" Waterfall in Rio Verde, and on our final day Ricardo guided and drove us to Cotopaxi National Park and we hiked up to the Jose Rivas refuge; 15,953 feet in Altitude! Throughout our 4 days of travels with Ricardo, the service he provided exceeded our very high expectations every time. We cannot thank Ricardo enough for the care he took of us and for how much richer and more meaningful having him as our driver and guide made our time in Ecuador. We strongly recommend hiring Ricardo Villalobos if you are in Quito and wish to better explore the areas away from Quito and you are seeking a excellent driver/guide for Ecuador adventures!

victoriacI7357EI,,4 thg 8, 2022
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Galápagos Islands trip review This is the second time we worked with Mathias for our trip. The first trip was Ecuador adventure tour including Quito, Banos, and Amazon. It was a great trip. This time we worked with Mathias for our Galapagos island trip and it was amazing. Mathias is super thoughtful, he made sure that every single detail of the trip was taken care of. He is very patient and is so accommodating with our requests and needs. When we first arrived at the Quito hotel, Mathias met us in person with a gift of wine, chocolate, coffee, and soap. This is such a wonderful personal touch that made us feel so welcome. During the trip, Mathias was available any time we needed any assistance and fixed any issues. On one our trips that they put us on a tour without kayaking, Mathias made sure to put us on another kayaking tour—complimentary from him. In the morning we left for Galápagos Islands the hotel forgot to pack us breakfast, Mathias offered us free breakfast after we checked in at the airport. In addition, we got an upgrade for our flight back to Quito from Santa Cruz. All these gestures made us feel super welcome and taken care of. All the day tours we were on were amazing: with awesome tour guides and on time pick up and drop off—not a worry at all from our part. We were confident that we were well taken care of. I would work with Mathias in the future again. He is truly an incredible person to work with and I give him the highest recommendations!


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