Pattern break: What if your best Ecuador memory isn't a place — but a pace? Unrushed market chats, safe mountain drives, cloud-forest air you actually have time to breathe.
I'm Marco Herrera, a licensed National Tour Guide of Ecuador. I design private routes across the country—Andes, cloud forest, and (on request) Amazon lodges—balancing must-sees with moments that feel like yours.
Emotional payoff: calm, connection, real stories. Logical support: private transport, bilingual guiding, realistic timing, and routes I know well.
People tell me: "We don't want a bus tour." "We like flexible pacing and safe driving." "Is Andes + cloud forest realistic in a week?" Short answer: yes—if the plan fits you. That's my job.
Start earlier to beat traffic, pause when the view calls, linger when the moment's good. Your energy sets the rhythm.
Andes towns, cloud-forest birds, crater lakes—woven into one route that actually makes sense on the road.
Private vehicle, licensed bilingual guide, legal park permits where required. I handle timing so you keep the wonder.
Quito-based. Day trips and multi-day routes across regions.
Tell me what a good day feels like for you—early bird or slow start, photo stops, short walks or proper hikes.
I map distances, daylight and weather. We avoid "checklist" rush so every stop has room to breathe.
Lunch where it's actually good, viewpoints when the light is kind, market time when it's lively not crowded.
Weather shift? Roadworks? No drama. I reorder the day and keep the experience smooth.
Realistic timing. We'll tailor the details to you.
Yes—when driven responsibly and with realistic timing. I plan around weather, traffic and daylight, choosing routes I know well and stopping when the view (or a rest) is worth it.
In 7 days you can comfortably see Quito, Otavalo/Cuicocha, Mindo and Cotopaxi or Quilotoa. With 10–12 days you simply breathe more and add Baños or extra hiking time.
Yes. A common plan is Quito + Otavalo + Mindo in 5–7 days. If you want the Amazon, add 2–3 lodge nights—I'll help coordinate transfers and timing.
Door-to-door private transportation in mainland Ecuador, a licensed bilingual guide (English/Spanish), and legal permits for national parks where required. Entrance fees, meals and tips are not included.
Absolutely. I adapt walking distances, slopes and break times. Your pace leads—we adjust the day to keep it enjoyable for everyone.