Hire a private driver and discover Ecuador

The best way to experience riding in Ecuador is by hiring a private driver that permits you to personalize your trip. I offer a variety of personalized trips or flexible itineraries from a single day to several weeks exploring the most attractive destinations in Ecuador. I provide private transportation services for one client or a group of people.

All tours are designed for travelers who want to experience new and exciting destinations with their friends or family. For all private day trips, pickup and drop-off will be at your hotel. My assistance will be in English and I will remain with you and your group throughout the trip. By hiring a private driver, you have the advantage of selecting any day of the year to enjoy the foremost places in Ecuador.

 I assure you that your travel experience is the best by offering a custom private driver

SEE THE MOST POPULAR TRIPS IN ECUADOR

THE COLORFULL ANDES IN 5 DAYS
THE MOST FANTASTIC PLACES IN 10 DAYS
FROM THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON RAIN FOREST
A RELAXIN TRIP FROM THE ANDES TO THE COAST

About me

My name is Washington Villamarín and I have been a freelance tour guide in Ecuador for over 25 years. I provide custom driving trips based on your interests whether it be cultural, historic, or natural history. I especially love nature and birds. I am very enthusiastic, speak fluent Spanish and English, and love meeting people from all over the world. Let me show you around this beautiful country in comfort and safety.

BEST ECUADOR DESTINATIONS AND TRIPS

I encourage you to explore Ecuador hiring a private driver

12 TOP-RATED TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN ECUADOR

Maybe you don’t have ideas on how to start your trip or where to go. Don’t worry, let me do it for you. Most importantly I have some ideas that will surprise you.

Find here some suggestions for itineraries, exceptional ideas, magnificent places to visit. Let me guide you with my experience as a private driver to the best tourist attractions in Ecuador. Enjoy fantastic landscapes safely and comfortably. The journies are very flexible and can be adapted to your needs.

 

Quito

If you are planning a trip to Ecuador, Quito will be probably the first stop on your travel. You will be transported to the past while you walk around the well-preserved historical center. The beautiful colonial architecture and old churches will disconnect you from the modern cities. Read more...

Otavalo

Do you want to have an exceptional trip to Otavalo and experience the colorful craft market and visit the villages to see the locals weavers? Otavalo is not only the market, but also the culture, customs, traditions, and some attractions like Peguche, Cuicocha Lake Read more...

Mindo Cloud Forest

If you are a nature lover or admire birds, Mindo is the perfect place. The cloud forest is located just 2 hours drive from Quito. It is the perfect nature sanctuary where you can enjoy plenty of rare wildlife, hiking trails, waterfalls, and clean rivers. Read more...

Cotopaxi Volcano view from the North entrance of the National Park.

Cotopaxi

Traveler’s first attraction is the Cotopaxi volcano, considered a perfect cone. It's the second-highest active volcano in Ecuador. It’s very captive for the climbers, but you can experience easy activities like hiking, biking along easy trails, and horseback riding. Read more...

Papallacta thermal pools

The Antisana Volcano, the Papallacta Lake, and therefore the hot springs sit just behind the volcano that's a common destination for travelers and a singular place to relax nearby Quito. With massive Andean condors often flying overhead, Read more...

Quilotoa loop

One of the most scenic places in Ecuador is driving from Cotopaxi to Quilotoa. A tiny town sits nearby to the lake that’s the best place to view it and start the walk right down to the crater. Most of the tourists take this option but it’s extremely recommended to be in a good condition. Read more...

Baños

¿Have you been before to Baños? I encourage you to visit this place, I will guide you along the route of the waterfalls. Baños is considered as the gate of the entrance to the Amazon basin. It is the place that offers the most exciting adventures in the whole of Ecuador. Read more

Alausi-Nose Devil's train

This route, without a doubt, is the most extraordinary adventure train ride in Ecuador. Can you imagine this? The train during the descent in the mountain has to descend more than 500 meters in 12 kilometers zigzagging. It's unique. Don't miss this adventure. Read more...

Cuenca

Cuenca is the third-largest city in Ecuador. it's described as the most pleasant place with, colonial parks, urban rivers, and Cathedrals downtown are definitely worth visiting, along with the main plaza is a delightful place to spend the evening. Read more

Neblina Cloud Forest

Nearby Otavalo is located the Neblina Cloud Forest. It's in the confluence of two of the world's biological hotspots; the Choco Western Ecuadorean and the Tropical Andes biological hotspots. It's one of my favorite hotspots for birding. Read more...

Misahualli

Driving to Amazon Rain Forest travelers will be enchanted with the magic sounds of nature and the green color of the jungle forest. Misahuali is one of the popular destinations. Ecuadorian rainforest is ideal for jungle hikes, canoe and rafting trips, birdwatching, wildlife observation. Read more...

View of Chimborazo Volcano

Chimborazo

Chimborazo Volcano, is the highest volcano and mountain of Ecuador. Nowaday is considered an important fauna resreve to protect vicuñas, alpacas, llamas and other wild animals. It has fanatastic views and landscapes. Read more...

We wanted to thank you for the amazing tour we took in July - you have been central to the very positive experience this has been...
Washington is responsive, reliable, punctual, knowledgeable and was a superb guide through my inaugural visit to Ecuador...
Wonderful experience from beginning to end, I can truly say I experienced Ecuador the way it was meant to be experienced...
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