Well-organised, smooth 3-week trip through beautiful Ecuador
Excellent service for our (= couple in their sixties) three-week trip through Ecuador: good preparation (several offers given and compared), very responsive when asked questions (about safety, local costs, etc.), instant support with (minor; there were no major) issues during the trip (delayed drivers, small misunderstandings at hotels that were reserved,...), overall good deal price/quality. Of course it also helped that we did not have a single issue with safety, crime (theft, harrassment),... even though we also visited the larger cities of Quito and Guayaquil (of course, taking into account all suggested precautions: don't go looking for trouble in dangerous areas, stay off the streets at night, don't walk around like a tourist with a sign on his forehead "please rob me",...). In conclusion, unforgettable trip in a country with a lot of variation within reasonable distances (rain forest, Andes, coast, cities,...), and organized very well by Adore Travel.
Raymond v
18 October 2023
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Top travel agency ! Een must voor een bezoek aan Ecuador - Galapagos
Geweldige service , goede hulp, snel en adequaat contact, absolute aanrader Reis op maat klopte van A tot Z , elke dag was een nieuw avontuur !
Nanja en Bas O
15 September 2023
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Fijn contact en deskundig reisbureau voor Ecuador
Al vrij snel na ons eerste contact met Adore Ecuador (Margot) ontvingen we een volledig reisschema, in ons geval voor een Amazone-tour en een week op de Galápagos. Beide waren fantastisch. Het schema was goed doordacht en we hadden mooie overnachtingsplekken. Tijdens onze reis was Margot heel goed bereikbaar en reageerde ze snel op vragen van ons. We kunnen het iedereen aanbevelen om bij Adore Ecuador te boeken om het land op z'n best te beleven!
wimweerd
8 September 2023
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Betrouwbaar en alles waarmaken wat ze beloven.
Adore is een reisbureau in Ecuador die meeleven en meedenken met de mensen uit Ecuador met toch ook een Nederlands tintje. Ook die afspraken nakomen en alles goed regelen.
Ed
4 September 2023
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Perfectly organized trip through Ecuador
We asked Adore to put together a tailor-made trip. Very well helped by Jessica and always an immediate response to our questions and wishes. A trip perfectly organized according to our wishes. Nice, mostly small-scale, comfortable hotels. We traveled with private drivers, but public transport is also possible. We received an extensive travel plan per day with daily activities, but also enough space for free interpretation. Drivers were always present at the agreed time, with spacious comfortable minivans (we traveled with four). There was also room to plan the route in such a way that there was still plenty to see or do along the way. Although everything goes by email, you have personal contact and a fantastic and unique journey is ensured.
Wendy B
1 September 2023
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Adore the Galapagos experience
Highly recommended! I did some research about Travel Agencies and reached out to two, Adore Ecuador replied in a more personalized manner, inquiring more about my expectations and dive experience. Their response was way more engaging and showed a desire to understand what I wanted to see. Jessica was my main point of contact, she guided me through the entire process. We started with the 6 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Dive tour, adding more days and an additional Island: Isabela, for a chance to swim with Penguins. For each tour, they manage base packages with 3 levels of accommodations(Budget, Standard & Comfort) and the option to customize it even further. If you care about accommodations, take a look at their website, it gives you a good idea about what to expect. I had the chance to select my accommodations, and with an extra fee, I enjoyed their Panoramic View Suite in one of the hotels, which I absolutely loved! Jessica's answers were always timely and informative, giving me options and guidance. She was very patient and replied to all my questions. After we formalized the itinerary, she sent me a detailed travel proposal. I had the option to cover the Payment in electronic fashion; then she solidified the reservations and took care of all the details, all my transfers, stays, guides for the protected areas, dive tours, snorkel tours and more. The Travel itinerary that she sent me had clear instructions for each activity, specifying what was covered, and what additional fees/services were needed at my own expense (such the Galapagos National Park entrance fee, Transit Control Card, taxis) with an estimated price (which was very accurate). I had the time of my life in Galapagos, every island had its own magic. In Santa Cruz I dove with one of the best Dive agencies that I have been diving with!. Some were very challenging dives, but I felt safe with them. We saw sea lions underwater & many turtles. The vibe in the town is very chill and relaxed. While on that island I saw the giant tortoises, sea lions by the fisherman dock and the beaches, swimming iguanas and more. In Isabella, I had the best snorkeling experience, we did see penguins and swam around them! lots and lots of turtles(the highest number that I have seen snorkeling), rays, sea lions and more. interesting marine creatures, tortoises and birds! This island felt less urbanized…more pristine. In San Cristobal, the town felt more developed, but I had a great dive experience seeing an innumerable amount of Salema, and some sea lions and sharks swimming around, breaking their “formation”. San Cristobal has the largest colony of Sea Lions in the Galapagos, I enjoyed chilling and swimming with them a lot. Once you know how to move around Galapagos, it can be simple, but it was my first time and not enough time to do a lot of research, so I really appreciated all the guidance and help…especially with the transfers between islands. I witnessed very unfortunate circumstances, other tourists lost their transfer as their name was not in the boarding list and the boats were full. I felt bad for them, and also grateful that Jessica had a lot of attention to detail. I am very happy with the service and guidance provided by Jessica and the Adore Ecuador team. If you are thinking about Galapagos and don’t know where to start, they can offer some guidance and information about what to expect in each island. Galapagos is a destination that you will never forget and Adore Ecuador will help you to adore the experience!
Sandra v
25 August 2023
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Roadtrip Ecuador
Our roadtrip through Ecuador was amazing and very well organized by Adore Ecuador travel agency. We have done and seen so much. Visited some cities and learned a lot about the culture. Spend several days in nature: vulcano area, lakes, Tena Jungle and Galapagos.
darlin v
16 August 2023
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Thanks Adore Ecuador Travel
What a travel it was ! The organisation and program made by Margot and her team were perfect. A tailormade program, no worries and always reachable ! Lovely hotels, lovely places, lovely people. I recommend them all the way !
Lidwien B
10 August 2023
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Adoremos Ecauador
Mijn dochter en ik hadden een geweldige reis in Ecuador. Adore Ecuador had alles tot in de puntjes geregeld: de hotels, de chauffeurs en de gidsen, de informatie over de plekken die we bezochten. Ecuador is een prachtig land. We hebben hoog op de Cotopaxi vulkaan gestaan, een wandeling in het nevelwoud bij Mindo gemaakt, gedobberd in het thermale bad in Banos, meegedanst bij een optreden voor de kathedraal in Cuena en onze ogen uitgekeken op de markt in Otavalo en Guamote. Heerlijk afwisselend gegeten (van sommige vruchten wist ik niet dat ze bestonden). We troffen overal vriendelijke mensen, we hebben ons geen moment onveilig gevoeld. Hartelijk dank aan Adore Ecuador voor deze geweldige reis.
Ingrid
10 August 2023
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In een woord fantastisch!
Wat hebben we genoten van deze mooie reis, en wat was alles goed geregeld door Adore Ecuador travel. Anouk en Margot zijn zeer goed bereikbaar en reageren snel. Een voordeel dat ze in Ecuador gevestigd zijn = geen tijdverschil :). Prima accommodaties, fijne privé chauffeurs.
