This was a great tour. Stui/Eswardo was great. Very knowledgeable and able to answer my questions and very entertaining. Our Driver was also great. I felt very safe during travel. Excellent job guys,... See more
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Our guide Pamela was amazing and knew everything. All explanations about the Otavalo’s, the plaza de ponchos, Cotacache, ancestrality and history. We had unique moments!
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Esandro was a great guide. Kept us all entertained and informed and worked around issues when they occurred.
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Did the Quito day tour. It was fabulous - led by Jackie, who was so knowledgeable. We did the Latitude thing plus tour of historical city and the monuments.
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Esandro and the driver were great.
Esandro was a great guide. Kept us all entertained and informed and worked around issues when they occurred.
August 14, 2026
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re delighted to hear that Esandro helped make your experience such a positive one. It’s wonderful to know that he kept everyone entertained and informed while also being flexible and finding solutions whenever unexpected issues came up. That ability to adapt and keep the experience enjoyable is such an important part of being a great guide.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Esandro and our driver. Thank you for choosing CarpeDM Adventures, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Ecuador soon!
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This was a great tour
This was a great tour. Stui/Eswardo was great. Very knowledgeable and able to answer my questions and very entertaining. Our Driver was also great. I felt very safe during travel. Excellent job guys, thank you.
August 14, 2026
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great tour and that Stui and Eswardo helped make the day so enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated Stui’s knowledge, his ability to answer your questions, and of course his sense of humor and entertaining way of sharing Ecuador with you.
We’re also very happy to hear that you felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with both Stui and our driver — they’ll really appreciate knowing that they helped make your experience a memorable one.
Thank you for choosing CarpeDM Adventures and for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another Ecuadorian adventure in the future!
Otavalo’s tour
Our guide Pamela was amazing and knew everything.
All explanations about the Otavalo’s, the plaza de ponchos, Cotacache, ancestrality and history.
We had unique moments!
July 22, 2026
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering the culture, history, handicrafts, and traditions of the Otavalo region. It’s a truly special part of Ecuador, and we're so pleased you had the opportunity to experience it.
Pamela will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Her passion for sharing the history, ancestral traditions, and culture of Otavalo, Plaza de los Ponchos, and Cotacachi shines through in every tour, and we're delighted that her knowledge helped create such unique and memorable moments for you.
Thank you for choosing CarpeDM Adventures. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Ecuador!
Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful places you visited and had a positive experience with the people you met along the way. Ecuador is full of incredible landscapes and warm, welcoming communities, and we're so glad you had the opportunity to experience both.
Thank you for choosing CarpeDM Adventures. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in Ecuador soon!
Cultural experience with shopping opportunities
We enjoyed our day exploring the culture, history, handicrafts and beauty of the northern region of the Ecuadorian highlands. Stui our guide was a lovely companion on our trip, sharing interesting and important information and making us feel welcome in this wonderful country!
July 7, 2026
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the culture, history, handicrafts, and beautiful landscapes of Ecuador's northern highlands. The Otavalo region has so much to offer, and we're glad you were able to experience both its rich traditions and its stunning scenery.
Estuy will be very happy to hear your kind words. He is passionate about sharing Ecuador with our guests, and we're pleased that his knowledge, friendliness, and warm hospitality helped make your day so memorable.
Thank you for choosing CarpeDM Adventures and for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Ecuador!
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you for your review! 😊
We’re glad to hear you had a nice experience — and yes, Lady Humita is definitely a highlight! 🌽✨
We hope to see you again soon for another fun adventure with CarpeDM!
Felipe was great and I learnt a lot!
February 28, 2026
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Felipe and that you learned a lot during the experience. He’ll be very pleased to know he made such a positive impression.
We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Ecuador in the future!
Estuardo was very informative during…
Estuardo was very informative during our trip to Cotopaxi and mitad del mundo. Very friendly and easy going person. We really enjoyed our tour. Also Sarai helped us a lot to organise our custom made excursions. Thank you all!
November 19, 2025
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
¡Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour to Cotopaxi and Mitad del Mundo. It’s great to know that Estuardo made the experience informative, friendly, and easygoing — exactly the kind of atmosphere we want our travelers to feel.
We’re also very glad that Sarai could help you put together your custom-made excursions. She always goes the extra mile, and your words will make her day!
Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Ecuador soon!
Nice!
We’ve seen a lot. Jacqueline was a great guide, very patience and let us enjoy every moment of the tour. Muchos Gracias
July 26, 2025
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Hi Marie,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy to hear you had a great time on the tour and that Jacqueline made it enjoyable with her patience and guidance. We’ll be sure to pass along your appreciation to her. ¡Muchísimas gracias for choosing CarpeDM – we hope to welcome you back to Ecuador again someday!
Warm regards,
The CarpeDM Team
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Wonderful daytrip to Mindo
We booked a very last minute daytrip to Mindo and got a private guide just for the two of us. Felipe did such a good job telling us all about history, nature, taking us to the places we were interested in (birding hide, casa de agaves, butterfly garden, walk in the raincloud forest, chocolate tasting and a stop at the monument Midad del Mundo). We could wander around as long as we needed to make photographs and enjoy it.
Thank you so much for a wonderful day!
July 16, 2025
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Dear Lana,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your spontaneous trip to Mindo turned into such a memorable adventure. Felipe will be so pleased to know you enjoyed the day and appreciated his insights and flexibility.
It sounds like you made the most of every stop — from birding to chocolate tasting — and we’re thrilled you had the time and space to truly enjoy each moment.
We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Ecuador soon!
Warmest regards,
The CarpeDM Adventures Team
Alejandro did a great job on our tour…
Alejandro did a great job on our tour to Cotopaxi. He was attentive to the different needs of our group. He enlivened the trip with descriptions of the geology and plants. We were even lucky enough to see two Andean condors.
July 4, 2025
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Dear David,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a memorable experience at Cotopaxi with Alejandro. His passion for sharing Ecuador’s natural beauty — from its geology and plant life to its incredible wildlife — truly makes the journey special. Andean condors? What an amazing sighting — you were very lucky indeed!
Thank you for choosing CarpeDM Adventures. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
All the best,
The CarpeDM Adventures Team 🏔️🕊️
Great itinerary vs price
Great itinerary vs price. Felipe was very patient with me (a very slow climber) on Cotopaxi. Highly recommend!
June 22, 2025
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you so much, Anna! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the itinerary and felt supported throughout the Cotopaxi experience. Felipe is known for his patience and care, and we're happy he made the climb a positive one for you. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Had a great day discovering Quito
Had a great day discovering Quito. Jacqueline was so lovely and polite.
June 6, 2025
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Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you had a great day discovering Quito with Jacqueline. She’s wonderful at making every guest feel welcome and comfortable. We hope to see you again soon for more amazing adventures!
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Did the Cotopaxi and the Quito city…
Did the Cotopaxi and the Quito city tour with the Ecuador line, both were such good trips. Both times I had Felipe as my guide, such great trips definitely recommend!!
June 3, 2025
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thanks so much, Jo! 🙌
We’re thrilled you enjoyed both the Cotopaxi and Quito city tours with us. Felipe will be so happy to hear your kind words — he’s passionate about making every trip memorable. Thanks again for choosing CarpeDM Adventures, and we hope to see you again for more adventures in Ecuador!
— The CarpeDM Team 🌋🏙️✨
Did the tour with Jacki today
Did the tour with Jacki today, she was excellent. Loved the initan museum visit which was really interactive and very informative and the Yumbos chocolate tour. Also took us to a great place for lunch. Excellent way to get a taste of the city and get your bearings.
May 16, 2025
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you, Helen!
We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour with Jacqui! It’s wonderful to hear that the Intiñan Museum, Yumbos chocolate tour, and delicious lunch all hit the mark. Jacqui will be thrilled to know her insights helped you get a great first taste of Quito. Thanks again for joining us — we hope to see you on another adventure soon!
– The CarpeDM Team
Jackie was brilliant!
Jackie was very knowledgeable and kindly helped us take photos. She took us to a wide variety of religious, culinary, political, geographical and scientific experiences, managing to pack a huge variety of things into our day. She was very flexible though and was happy to go with what we wanted to do too. Thank you for a wonderful day. The Millans
May 16, 2025
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you, Deborah and the Millans!
We’re so happy to hear you had such a rich and varied experience with Jackie! It’s great that she could share her knowledge across so many fascinating topics while also being flexible with your interests. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words — she’ll really appreciate them. Thanks again for spending your day with us!
– The CarpeDM Team
Otavalo Market and Cotopaxi Hike Tours
I had a great experience on my two different day trips that I did with Felipe of Carpe DM Adventures! Both trips were incredibly different, the Otavalo Market Tour and Cotopaxi Volcano Hike. I would highly recommend both! Thanks for a great Two days Felipe!
May 15, 2025
Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you, Amanda!
We’re so glad you enjoyed both your Otavalo Market tour and the Cotopaxi Volcano hike with Felipe! It’s wonderful to hear that each experience was unique and memorable. Felipe will be happy to know he made your time with us so special. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon for more Ecuadorian adventures!
– The CarpeDM Team
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My tour guide and the driver made the…
My tour guide and the driver made the experience so much better. Bless up Roberto since she’s great
May 14, 2025
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you, Aidan!
We’re so glad to hear that your guide and driver made the experience even more enjoyable. Huge shoutout to Roberto for making a great impression—we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Hope to see you again for another adventure soon!
– The CarpeDM Team
Did the Quito day tour
Did the Quito day tour. It was fabulous - led by Jackie, who was so knowledgeable. We did the Latitude thing plus tour of historical city and the monuments.
May 3, 2025
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Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Thank you for your kind words!
We’re thrilled to hear you had a fabulous time on the Quito day tour with Jackie. Her knowledge and passion for the city truly make the experience special. We're glad you enjoyed the Equator experience and exploring the historic center—it's such a vibrant and fascinating part of Ecuador!
All the best on your travels,
The CarpeDM Adventures Team
Thanks Jacqui & Miguel!
Jacqui and our driver Miguel were both excellent on our Quito city tour. Jacqui was very knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. Her and Miguel did a great job logistically getting us from place to place, even in congested areas. Thank you for a great experience!
May 4, 2025
Reply from CarpeDM Adventures Ecuador
Hi Eileen,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Jacqui and Miguel made your Quito city tour such a smooth and enjoyable experience. Navigating the city can be tricky, so we're glad their teamwork and local knowledge helped everything run perfectly. We’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to both of them!
All the best,
The CarpeDM Adventures Team 🏙️🚐🌞
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