These are the testimonials and reviews written by our travelers. They have all been wonderful people who have enjoyed traveling in Ecuador. In addition, they have felt very safe and satisfied hiring a private driver.
Testimonials and Reviews:
Please, feel free to check some reviews on Trip Advisor about customers experiences following the link below:
Effie
Thank you for your time Wasahington!
Jennifer
20 January 20024
I’m back home now, and I´m thinking about the amazin dream that I had in Ecuador. I absolutely loved the trip that Chris and I took wiht you – It was only a few short days but I had SO many great memories! And some good photos too hahahaha.
Thank you so much for everything you did for us!!
Jennifer and Christofer from Australia.
Jill and Jack
26 oct 2023
We spent 17 days in Ecuador and are very (very) glad that we decided to hire Washingotn Villamarin as a driver rather than rent a car, because he added so much extra value to our visit (great English, great driver, great knowledge of local birdlife & places to visit/ hike), He is also very fit and was very happy to go out on hikes..
We devised our own itinerary in a way that avoided Quito, Galapagos & the deep amazon yet maximized both the number of local markets and “out of the way” non- touristy places. This meant quite a few winding, bumpy, narrow, dirt roads (which Washington handled with ease). Although all places were interesting, our absolute favourites were the Intag Valley, (especially Rio Lindo Coffee farm), the markets in Guamote and the free city walk in Cuenca.
Blake
15 August 2023
Washington is the best guide we could’ve asked for. What would’ve been a very stressful trip was made very easy and relaxing with how he planned out every day and was extremely flexible. He also had amazing energy the entire time and really became a friend. If you’re looking for a guide, I definitely couldn’t recommend Washington enough.
blakegula001@washington
Jessica, Ariel y Emily
23 jul 2023
If you are considering a private driver for your travel through Ecuador, do not hesitate to hire Washington. We honestly could not have made our trip through Ecuador without him. We started communication with him a few months before our trip and despite him actively being on a tour with others, he always found time to respond to our questions. I knew after our first phone conversation that we had made the right choice — he had a wealth of knowledge about Ecuador and many contacts throughout the country for activity arrangements. If you are a bird watcher, he also is very studied in this area. He worked with us to develop a 15-day itinerary covering the southern coast (Isla de la Plata, Los Frailes, Canoa), Mindo, Mitad del Mundo, Papallacta, Misahualli, Banos, Otavalo, and Cotacachi, as well as custom stops to allow me to relive moments from my childhood.
There was not ONE day that Washington was not punctual for pick-up and he was always in such an energetic and positive mood. It didn’t take long after our trip started to break the ice and allow the humor to take over. Washington became another family member on the adventure with us. His vehicle was clean and dependable and his driving was magnificent; we felt completely safe on our entire trip. When my daughter and I were feeling under the weather, he would randomly stop by our lodging to check in on us and see how we were doing, always sharing positive thoughts.
Washington will always hold a special place in our family’s heart after this trip and I know for a fact that we will continue to communicate through messages and photos to relive the endless moments and laughs we had on this trip. New reservation requests were coming in for Washington during our trip, making it clear that he is in high demand. We got to personally experience the reason for this demand. He is truly amazing and we would highly recommend him (without any hesitation) to anyone needing a private driver. THANK YOU, Washington!
La Familia Giovannini (Jessica, Ariel y Emily)
Efrat , Orit, Israel and Clil
1 jun 2023
We want to thank you for a great tour that we had with you in Ecuador. You were a driver and a tour guide for us. This was much more than what we expected! We enjoyed your knowledge about Ecuador and its birds. You brought us to places we didn’t know about them.
Thank you very much for unforgettable tour in Ecuador
Efrat , Orit, Israel and Clil from Israel
Jurig Gubarev
Apr 27, 2023, 8:31 p.m.
We chose Washington Villamarin from Otavalo for our 4 days trip from Quito to Cuenca and never regret it.
Washington has a spacious, clean SUV, he knows his country and likes to show it to his clients.
He took a very good care of us starting from helping to buy and set up a SIM card, and finishing with introducing us to the local food and showing places that only local people know.
For us it was important that Washington was not just the driver, but also our companion in all excursions we had along the way.
Washington proved to be a very confident and safe driver on curvey mountain roads especially when we took a bumpy, unpaved, rough de-tour to avoid destroyed highway in Alausi.
I would highly recommend Washington Villamarin as a private driver/guide.
He has his own website where you can find different trips, or you can arrange a customized trip, as we did with Washington.
Phil and Patricia Ewin
March 20, 2023
We just finished a trip with a driver guide that I would highly recommend along the avenue of volcanos. His name is Washington Villamarin. He has a website: https://ecuadorprivatedrivingtrips.com/ He is also on WhatsApp. Before the trip, we chatted a lot and he responded quickly. He took us to Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Banos, Otovalo, and Mindo. He is punctual and safe. He knows good places to stop and enjoy the vistas. He speaks English well. He is enthusiastic about Ecuador and especially passionate about birding. He showed us hummingbirds at the base of Cotopaxi. He noticed a female Andean cock of the rock and saw where she flew. We were able to see her and a baby at their nest. We are glad we chose Washington.
Ed and Linda Graziano
March 26, 2023
My wife Linda and I spent two fabulous weeks in Ecuador and a third week on San Cristobel in the Galapagos Islands where we met up with our son and daughter who was studying on the island. Ecuador could not have been a more ideal country to visit. Our driver, Washington Villamarin, shared with us all the treasures the country had in store from us as we traveled from Quito, through Banos, the Amazon Rainforest down to Cuenca and ending in Guayaquil. Each place we visited was more magical than the place before it. We were active the entire trip, hiking, ziplining, eating, meeting the locals, or just sightseeing, there was never a dull moment. There was always something interesting around every corner. Loved the country, the adventures, and of course the Ecuadorian people very much!
John Gaudette
January, 27, 2023
We met Washington via a web search and decided to take a flyer on him, not knowing if he was for real.
It was the best travel decision we made on our Ecuadorian trip. Not only is Washington a reliable driver he is also a wealth of information on
Ecuador. Which made our drive for Guayagill to Quito not only enjoyable but educational.
Washington was also very accommodating, being a photographer, he was willing to stop all along the way so I could make the images I was wanting to capture.
We liked Washington so well the we added an additional day to our trip to take us to Otavalo and surrounding area, Washington knows so many hidden secrets that the
day, turned into the most informative and interesting day on our trip.
We would highly recommend Washington as your personal driver, which will enhance your visit to Ecuador.
Rachel and Richard Strisik
January 21, 20023
We are so happy we hired Washington for our trip to Ecuador!
The entire experience was great from our first conversation/planning to the actual execution of our trip. Washington communicates very well (and his English is great!), he was very punctual, friendly, informative, flexible, and had great suggestions for our trip. Washington loves adventure, outdoors and nature, so he was a great fit for the type of trip we were looking to have. We felt very safe and comfortable in the car with him. We could not recommend him more highly!
Leo Kaarmann
October 20, 2022
Ecuador tour with Washington Villamarin
I was planning a trip to Ecuador for a long time, I was going to rent a car and make a trip of up to 2 weeks. Fortunately, I discovered Washington Villamarin on Tripadviser, who does multi-day trips with his car, is a great guide and speaks good English. I got quick reply to my question that he agreed to a 10-day trip on the dates I suggested.
Firstly we spent 4 days on San Cristobal island. We made several coastal walking trips and visited Galapaguera de Cerra Colorado and Playa Puerto Chino by taxi. Most interesting was all day boat trip around the island. We visited Roca Leon Dormido as the last place of the trip.
Our car trip in Ecuador mainland started from Quito, through Mitad del Mundo to Mindo, then Otavalo and San Antonio de Ibarra and after that Papallacta, Misahualli, Baños. Our most difficult, but also perhaps the most interesting place was Chimborazo where we walked from Carrel refugio to Whymper refugio (elev. about 5000m). We spent the night in Chimborazo lodge, at an altitude of almost 4000 meters. Chimborazo lodge is no ordinary place to stay, it is also the base for the climbers summit event. There was also a display of mountaineering equipment.
After a long drive in an area pierced by deep canyons, we arrived at Ingapirca. Ingapirca has most important set of ruins of Cañari and Inca’s settlement. At the end of the trip, we visited the very beautiful colonial city of Cuenca. Further we passed through the area of even deeper canyons and reached the end of the trip in Guayaquil.
Throughout the trip, we enjoyed the very diverse landscapes and wildlife of Ecuador. The latter especially in Mindo. Our guide Washington always knew where to go, knew the names of bird species, told about the everyday life of Ecuadorian people. He is an excellent driver and at the same time a competent guide, including a nature guide and of course a pleasant travel companion.
Equador’s landscape and nature we visited were very varied: cloud forests and abundant wildlife in Mindo, jungle in Misahualli and diverse highlands and volcanoes in between. Galapagos is completely different with its short volcanic history, with endemic animal and plant species, which can be seen only there. Ecuador is undoubtedly an interesting and memorable travel destination.
Leo Kaarmann: leokaarmann@gmail.com
Mandy and Liz
August 15, 2022
We hired Washington Villamarin for our 10 day adventure in Ecuador. From the start of our planning, Washington was very helpful in recommending an itinerary based on our interests (nature and hiking). We ended up going to Quito (Rucu Pichincha), Otavalo, Mindo Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa Lake, and Banos. Washington is a great hiking guide and driver. We loved his sense of humor and sense of adventure. Overall-Washington is very reliable and fun (thanks for all of the laughs!) Don’t hesitate….reach out to him and book a trip to Ecuador!
Mandy Strauss: mandy.strauss@yahoo.com
Iliana Durbac
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. We were really impressed with the people of Ecuador, the incredible scenery, as well as our amazing guide. Washington is a very knowledgeable and personable guide, with a great sense of humor, as well as impressive driving skills. The tour itself, which has been focused around the volcanic region, may not be most tourists’ first choice, yet it really stands out for the incredible wildlife, birds, and flora. All the accommodation from this region has really stood out to us as comfortable, clean, and with great service. Overall, we would not pass on an opportunity to visit again, and equally, we would not hesitate to speak to Washington for another amazing tour.”
ileana.popescu@yahoo.com
Kelly Suzanne Goldberg
Washington is responsive, reliable, punctual, knowledgeable and was a superb guide through my inaugural visit to Ecuador. While I had a general notion of what I wanted to see and do, Washington helped me craft the perfect visit. In a short period of time, we were able to see some of Ecuador’s most beautiful natural and cultural attractions. I enthusiastically recommend his services and would not hesitate to contact him again.
Testimonials and Reviews: Marvin Oseguera
Wonderful experience from beginning to end, I can truly say I experienced Ecuador the way it was meant to be experienced. Fun, informative and just an overall a flawless experience, thank you and cannot wait for the next adventure!
Gene Smith
Washington Villamarin was my driver/guide for a 31-day road trip from Cuenca, Ecuador, northward through Ecuador and Colombia to Bucaramanga, Colombia. He was always cheerful and positive, and always on time;conducted himself with the upmost professionalism. I highly recommend his services, and feel verylucky to have found him for my trip.
genersmith99@hotmail.com
Nina Juric
More than 2000 kilometers with the private driver Washington;
Thanks to Corona and crazy travel times, we met Washington Villamarin, the private driver. Driver, enthusiast and passionate guide who knows every corner of beautiful Ecuador. He is primarily a professional, yet unintrusive and very trustworthy person. Washington is defenitely our best decision on how to travel and get to know the real Ecuador. It was worth every dollar invested. Our big recommendation. Thank you Washington!
Nina Juric: ninajuric@yahoo.com
Jonathan Lind and Terri Ramsey
Dear Washington,
Thank you for being our skilled driver, guide and now friend. We enjoyed learning and experiencing the sights and sounds of Ecuador. Your Passion for Ecuador and birds in particular is as contagious as Omicrom. We epecially appreciate your taking care of our safety. It was really fun learning to make jokes together.
Wiht good fortune our paths will cross again.
Jon Lind and Terri Ramsey
nojdnil@yahoo.com
Pawel Ofman and Gabriel
Hello, my name is Pawel, I live in Italy and my friend and I spent almost 10 days with Washington visiting some of the most beautiful places in Ecuador. The trip was short but very intense. Washington has plenty of recommendations and information about the different places, nature and history of this incredible country. He has a very professional and helpful attitude. On the other hand, he is a really funny guy, and we shared a lot of laughs with him. In the end, I highly recommend his services. If I come back to Ecuador I will certainly call him again.
Pawel Ofman
drendurden@gmail.com