点评:At the beginning of our trip, we were concerned about safety and comfort while traveling through Ecuador. But wow—were we wrong.
From the moment we arrived, Jorge Castillo, our guide for the next two weeks, warmly welcomed us. During that time, we explored the rainforest, traveled through the highlands from Cotopaxi to Cuenca, and continued to discover more of this incredible country. Jorge was among the most knowledgeable and friendly guides we’ve ever met.
He shared insights into Ecuador’s rich history, and when it came to wildlife and plant life, he really knew his stuff. Our political and economic conversations were informative, respectful, and fact-based—never dull.
The places we stayed at were also a highlight. Most of the hotels and haciendas were outstanding in terms of service, cleanliness, and hospitality. One exception was Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo in Riobamba, which unfortunately didn’t meet the same service and overall quality standards.
That said, we also stayed in some truly stunning places. The absolute standouts were Mashpi Lodge in the rainforest, Hacienda Zuleta near Angochagua, and Casa Gangotena in Quito—to name a few.
The nature hikes, the volcanoes, and the changing landscapes made for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We’re delighted we took this tour and would recommend it to anyone who loves a mix of culture, cities, and nature. It’s an unforgettable journey.
翻译:在我们旅行的开始,我们担心在厄瓜多尔旅行的安全和舒适度。但哇哦,我们错了。
从我们到达的那一刻起,接下来两周的导游 Jorge Castillo 就热情地欢迎了我们。在此期间,我们探索了雨林,穿越了从科托帕希到昆卡的高地,并继续探索这个令人难以置信的国家的更多地方。Jorge 是我们见过的最博学、最友好的导游之一。
他分享了对厄瓜多尔丰富历史的见解,当谈到野生动物和植物时,他真的知道他的东西。我们的政治和经济对话信息丰富、尊重且基于事实——从不乏味。
我们住的地方也是一大亮点。大多数酒店和庄园在服务、清洁度和接待方面都非常出色。里奥班巴的 Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo 是一个例外,不幸的是,它没有达到同样的服务和整体质量标准。
话虽如此,我们也住过一些真正令人惊叹的地方。绝对出色的是雨林中的 Mashpi Lodge、安戈查瓜附近的 Hacienda Zuleta 和基多的 Casa Gangotena——仅举几例。
自然徒步旅行、火山和不断变化的景观造就了千载难逢的体验。我们很高兴参加了这次旅行,并会向任何喜欢文化、城市和自然融合的人推荐它。这是一次难忘的旅程。