With our 14 years of experience, we are Galapagos, Amazon, and daytour experts. Bringing you the best in Galapagos Cruises, Island hopping, Amazon Rainforest Adventures, and Ecuadorian Andes.
The preferred partner for G Adventures daytours since 2015. Sharing similar values to G Adventures, where we believe that travel can change people lives. We can do this by providing authentic experiences and at the same time create opportunities for wealth distributions for everyone.
We have been able to put thousands of smiles on satisfied customers, that become lasting friends. Check out our testimonial section, read about us on TripAdvisor and Google Business. We aim to deliver a quality experience at a reasonable price. Not only do we sell tours, but we are also the operators. We run our own transportation company, partner with 2 lodges in the Amazon(Award winning Caiman Ecolodge & Tucan Ecolodge) and also support local community projects where all the proceeds go directly to the families.
Tsachilas de Santo Domingo and Damuintaro Huaorani Project. If you have a few extra days and would like to to experience and authentic journey back in time with one of the most vibrant communities of Ecuador than send us a message. Programs start at about $50 per day and include meals, activities and accommodation.
If you are more adventurous and have more of a budget than we would recommend visiting the Huaoranis of Damuintaro. This is an experience of a lifetime. Just getting there is a trip in itself. Taking local buses from Quito through the Andes past Banos and arriving in a small town called Shell. From there a 30 minute flight in a 3 seater plane is waiting to take to the village of Damuintaro. Here you will find one of the last true warriors of the Huoarani tribe called Peke. This Elder provides a wonderful lens into the life of this often misunderstood tribe. With the challenges of COVID we are working towards providing a safe experience for everyone involved.
So let the Galapagos Amazon Experts help guide you into an unforgettable experience. Explore our website and know we are just a click away to answer any questions.
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The guided tour throughout Quito with Fernando was AWESOME !!! Very lively, fun and interesting. We got to taste chocolate, local fruits and local alcoholic beverages 🙂 It was my... read more first day in Quito and it will remain a very good memory thanks to Fernando! Cheers
Elisabeth d
August 28, 2021
I had booked 2 trips with CarpeDM, first one had been 7 days cruise around Northern Part of Galapagos and the second one was 5 day trip to Cuyabeno... read more Caiman Lodge. Booking the Cruise, Consuelo had taken on board on where I wanted to go and it took her few weeks to find the perfect cruise for me and I was missing out due to working away in the Amazon. Once the payment was made, she had made sure my flight was booked and advised me where to go for my PCR test also informed me last min change of the cruise. I had booked the Caiman Lodge for 5 days but left a day early due to the guild not being that great but the Lodge it self was great. Consuelo is a great travel agent, throughout my 3.5 months, I could always message her on advise on my travels throughout Ecuador even tho it had nothing to do with a booking and she would always go out her way to help you regardless of the time, on which I'm really grateful for. They also do free walking tours from Secret Gardens, which I've done 2, It's a good way to meet other travellers and you learn some history about the city. I've done both trips with Alejandro who is a great guild and can advise you on other parts of the country to visit to. If you have any Questions feel free to message me. Gram Pan2723
Hussain
August 1, 2021
I did the free walking tour with Fernando that meets at the Secret Garden Hotel. This was seriously the best free walking tour I’ve ever been on! Fernando took us... read more all around old town, even getting us past the barriers that were up due to a protest. He brought us to all the best places to sample the specialties of Quito, and even showed us a few salsa moves. I learned so much about the history and culture of Quito and Ecuador!
SarahAnn868
June 2, 2021
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I had an incredible experience with my guide, Renan. He is extremely knowledgeable, punctual, and helpful. I learned so much about the country and it’s history as a bonus to... read more all of the information that he provided me about the volcano. He made me feel confident as we hiked what was unknown to me which really made my experience worth while. I even got sick on the way down and he ensured that I was taken care of and was very polite and thoughtful when getting me what I needed to feel better. LOVED the trip and recommend Renan 10/10.
Cynthia L
September 1, 2021
My wife and I went on a private tour of Cotopaxi in March of 2021. Lincoln was our guide and we cannot recommend him enough. We were picked up from... read more our hotel and on the drive up Lincoln provided great detail regarding the history of the country, area, and landscape. His English was exceptional. We stopped for breakfast, and later lunch, at a nice little B&B, where the food was decent and service and atmosphere was great. When we arrived at Cotopaxi NP, Lincoln registered us while we purchased a few gifts for friends and families (prices were much more reasonable than in Quito and certainly the airport). The drive up to the parking lot was quite bumpy and had us a little concerned about the mountain bike ride down. The hike up to the refuge was slightly crowded and somewhat physically taxing (could have been partly due to the elevation). We were fortunate to have a mostly clear morning and day. We grabbed a hot chocolate and relaxed at the top for a little before our descent back to the car and the start of our mountain bike adventure. The bikes were well used but safe and functional (I imagine they frequently replace the brakes!) 26" hardtails. My wife and I both have experience mountain biking and would not recommend this for a first time person. To be safe, it required more advanced braking control and an ability to read the road as it was littered with ruts and holes. The views down were inspiring and we ended at a lake. During the descent, Lincoln would drive a little behind or in front of us, ensuring our safety and snapping some photos of us as well. We couldn't be more pleased with this experience and highly recommend Lincoln as a guide.
M6466FRjohnw
March 17, 2021
We had a wonderful time during the day trip from Quito to Quilotoa. Our guide Gabo and driver Diego were wonderful. We could do everything at our own pace. The... read more trip to the lagoon is really worth it and you make a lot of nice stops along the way. For example at an indigenous
Maxim DM
September 1, 2021
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Could not recommend more highly! We were in Quito and did a day trip to Mindo. Our guide, Alex, was amazing. He was a wealth of information... read more and went far out of his way to show us everything we wanted to see. We zip-lined, went to the butterfly museum, did a chocolate tasting and learned how cocoa beans become chocolate. We also did a cable and hike to a waterfall. We really wanted to hit the equator museum on the way back and Alex made sure we got there -- we were running behind and he called to make sure they would stay open for us. Along the way, he gave us a great sense about Ecuador. Alex even helped us order pizza on the way home . He said that "no" was not in his vocabulary and that turned out to be true. The whole operation was so easy -- they even took us to the airport on our way out. The bus was comfortable, the driver safe, and it was just overall a fabulous trip -- our favorite activity in Quito. Thank you Alex and CarpeDM!
RichardA4235
May 16, 2021
I had a really great time thanks to Fernando who make us discover Quito this morning. He show us really nice places, made us taste a lot of specialities and... read more told many interesting stories about the country and its culture ! If you arrive in Quito, don't hesitate to make this tour with him. Thanks again Fernando ! Chulla vida 😉 …
Lou D
August 1, 2021
I had two fantastic experiences with CarpeDM, the Cuyabeno Amazon trip and the Cotopaxi hike. Paul and Angie were very helpful and both spoke perfect English while also allowing me... read more to practice my terrible Spanish. If you’re going to the Amazon, you must stay at Tucan lodge! It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. My guide, Carlos, was absolutely incredible! He was able to spot animals I would have never seen and perfectly imitate their calls which allowed us to see: a family of otters, many species of monkeys, and rare birds, all because he drew them in with his calls. Also, the lodge itself is great with nice, modern facilities and hot showers! The Cotopaxi hike was also a blast. The guide allowed us to go around your own pace as the altitude was very difficult for us. He helped me get lots of great photos too! I highly recommend CarpeDM for anyone looking to get the most out of their trip to Ecuador! …
Austin N
June 20, 2021
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Walking tour with Fernando, perfect! Nice, funny and informative! Also good food spots shown, and nice plazas, chu
Angela H
September 1, 2021
John Pierre was a really great guide. The market was nice, but I’d recommend trying to spend more time at Cuicocha. We ran out of time to see Peguche waterfall,... read more which would have been nice.
Sarah Ann
June 24, 2021
Fernando told us very interesting facts about the city. We were allowed to try many typical foods and drinks. Fernando is very friendly, helpful and a great guide!! Thanks a... read more lot for this unforgettable tour!🥳🤩
Regula
August 21, 2021
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