We absolutely loved this tour! Our guide was Sebastian - he was always right on time, matched our activities to our needs and pace, and answered the millions of questions we asked with a smile…teaching us continuously for 5 days about the country, the landscape, the food, the people, the culture, etc. We had spectacular weather and so saw Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Tingurahua and Chimborazo in all their glory. We loved the hikes, the views, the hummingbirds, and the history. We stayed in fabulous haciendas, and enjoyed lovely lunches. This tour is a great way to experience the Ecuadorian Andes. Enjoy!

Wow what a tour we had! Javier was such a legend - so knowledgeable about everything Ecuador, perfect English, knew all the best spots and it even felt like he controlled the weather! Also he is a great driver, the transport was super comfortable and we saw and did everything we wanted to. All of the accommodation was great and the food was fantastic. Javier knew locals everywhere we went which helped to give us such an authentic feel of the country. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough - if you are considering it, just book it. You will not be disappointed!

This is my third tour with Cuenca Tours and they again surpassed their previous tours. They were able to smoothly accommodate changes in plans due to delayed flights and each person we dealt with from their company was kind and generous with their time. We were taught and driven by tour guide Andres Leon, who we had requested from the year before. His knowledge on the history of the places we visited was wonderful, and he went out of his way to ensure the experience for each of us was unique. His love for his country was uplifting and we are grateful to him for all he shared. ( including his choice of lunch spots which helped to support local economy) .It was also lovely to go a bit off the beaten path and meet, listen and learn from local people which included the process of bean to chocolate, an art class from a local artist and participating unexpectedly in towns parades.

It is jampacked with exciting historical places to visit and thrilling activities. Our tour guide Sebastian and our driver have been very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous.

We did the 1-day tour from Guayaquil to Cuenca + 4 days from Cuenca to Quito. It was an amazing road trip. Sebastion was our tour guide. He is not only an excellent tour guide but also a great travel companion. Kudos to him we had a fantastic experience for the trip. Through him we also learned so much more about Ecaudor! We took the premium option. The hotels and the lunches arranged by Cuenca Bestour were all top quality. Highly recommended!

My husband and I worked with Cuenca Bestours to plan a 6-day trip between Cuenca and Quito. Javier, the owner, was very easy to work with and tailored our trip specifically to our interests. He was very flexible about adding sights we wanted to see and removing ones we had already visited. He gave us a choice of accommodations (standard or first class) and we choose the standard hotels. Each hotel we stayed in was very good with excellent breakfasts. We enjoyed speaking with the owners of these smaller family-run hotels. The tour included lunches were also excellent. The first day, Sebastian was our driver/guide and Lincoln was our driver/guide the rest of the way. The landslide on the Panamerican Highway was the reason for the switch in drivers so that it would be easier for them to return at the end of the trip. Both Sebastian and Lincoln were excellent drivers – very careful especially when passing on the narrow mountain roads. They were both very knowledgeable about Ecuador and the sights we visited: Devil’s Nose Hike (unfortunately, the train is not running), Chimborazo Wildlife Refuge, Baños, Quilotoa Lake, Cotopaxi National Park and Limpiapungo lake, and Mindo Cloud Forest, hummingbird farm, and chocolate factory. Both Sebastian and Lincoln were very patient and encouraging as we are slow hikers and take lots of pictures. They were also very good about stopping for unique photo opportunities. Both were quite willing to take pictures of us with our camera. Lincoln also took photos with his cell camera during the trip and shared them with us which was very nice. Sebastian and Lincoln were always willing to discuss options and other things to do if we had extra time. It was also nice to share their insights as to what life is like in Ecuador and compare with the way things are done in the USA. It was a wonderful trip, and we enjoyed every minute. We would highly recommend working with Cuenca Bestours to plan your excursions in Ecuador.

Our 4 day trip covered so many incredible sights. Our guide and driver, Sebastian, gave us more information than we could ever hope to remember. The Ingapirca site was impressive along with the Inca trail. We made the hike to the second refuge on Chimborazo reaching 4867 m (16,000 ft.). This was the highlight of the entire trip. Our stop in Alausi for lunch and shopping gave us an opportunity to eat local foods and buy local crafts. The Alpaca sweaters there were an incredible buy. The Treehouse in Banos with its swing was not for the feint of heart! Crater Lake was a beautiful sight. We were fortunate that the skies were mostly clear so we could see the lake. Each time I mentioned that I wanted to find a hat, honey, or a jacket, Sebastian would know a place to find the items I wanted. The hotels we stayed in were first rate, the food along the journey was interesting and tasty and plentiful. I can’t say enough good things about our guide, Sebastian or about the company he works for, Cuencas Bestours and Javier the owner. I would use them again if we ever return to Ecuador.

When you go to a country far away from home...it is good to have a friend. Javier (and Sebastian) put up a perfect tour for us, showed us mainland Ecuador south to north... we were put up in some of the best hotels, did all activities we wanted to do and we had an absolute great time for all the five days. Thank you, Javier!

Greatly enjoyed this trip and we were very well looked after by Cuenca Bestours. The Andean region in Ecuador is really beautiful and we enjoyed staying in the haciendas out in the countryside. Especially loved the day trip to Quilotoa Lake and could have spent more time hiking in the nearby countryside. Thank you Javier, Wilson and Andres!

Memorable experience from beginning to end. We got to see the highlights along the way from Cuenca to Quito (Ingapirca, Banos, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi, to name a few), as well as some off the beaten path attractions like visits to local markets. We wouldn't have been able to organize everything so well on our own. Devil's Nose is not to be missed even if the train is not working right now. Javier was an excellent guide.

The trip was wonderful and full of beautiful views and experiences. Javier and Thomas were awesome. Definitely recommended.

My wife and I chose this tour for it went to many places in Ecuador we could not go to in our own. We enjoyed every hotel that was on the tour. They were all very personable. Some spoke English some not. It did not matter our guide arranged everything. Each day was a bit difficult. Some the mountains some the markets. All was great. They plan this tour with me in mind. Each day we went down off the mountains. It made sleeping easier. After a few days I was fine with the altitude. I had plenty of time to do sketches. The guide would do whatever you wished. We stopped at special markets just for us. Even went to the hot springs that was not originally scheduled. It was great. Only thing I would suggest for the visitor. Bring enough cash to pay for the tour. It is difficult to do bank transfers or PayPal. The banks can easily give you cash. Just do it early for you may have a limit each day. I highly recommend this tour. Next time we will do the Ecuador Amazon.

After searching several tour companies online, I was able to find the perfect itinerary I was looking for. Cuenca Best Tours had the itinerary I wanted. After ending my Galapagos tour, my driver was waiting patiently at Guayaquil Airport to take me to Cuenca. Then I met SEBASTIAN the next day to start my Avenue of the Volcano Tour. Sebastian was my guide for the first 4 fantastic days. Then, I met JAVIER, the owner of Cuenca Best Tours the last 2 days of my tour. I had the most amazing tour in Ecuador. Everything went well. My guides were very knowledgeable, punctual and I felt very safe and comfortable. The car/ van we used were in great condition. Communication with Javier before the trip was easy. He was very accommodating with what I wanted to do with my tour. I truly enjoyed my tour thru Cuenca Best Tours. Very reliable, flexible and services were excellent. I hope to visit the Amazon someday and I will definitely use Cuenca Best Tours again. Thank you Sebastian and Javier for a memorable adventure in Ecuador.

Four of us (three adults, one child) spent five days travelling from Quito to Cuenca in mid December 2018. It was an amazing trip, brilliantly organised, with an outstanding guide - Javier. It was a real pleasure to spend five days with someone so knowledgeable and passionate about his country. The hotels we stayed in were all great choices. Each day was planned effectively, and we did some things we never expected to be able to manage - including a hike up to 5000m on Chimborazo. Javier was a patient and courteous guide, who always considered his clients' needs. We cannot recommend Javier and Cuenca Bestours highly enough. They also helped us with other bookings and information in Cuenca, and they responded very quickly to any questions while we were booking the trip. Thanks Javier!

El servicio ofrecido por Cuenca Best tours Recomendado, seriedad, compromiso, respeto y un servicio inigualable. Fue una buena elección

Un tour muy bien organizado. Visitamos la sierra de Ecuador desde Cuenca hasta Quito. Pasamos por Chimborazo, Riobamba, Baños, Amazonia ecuatoriana, Quilotoa y Quito. Rutas muy asequibles físicamente. Los hoteles de calidad, limpios y buen servicio (queremos destacar en especial la atención recibida por Santiago en el Hotel Casa 1881 de Riobamba). Tambn destacar la atención recibida por el guía y chofer Lincoln, realizó un trabajo impecable sin ninguna pega. Hacía ameno los viajes, muy buena conducción y también interesantes las aportaciones e información sobre los sitios a visitar. Servicial en todo momento a nuestras necesidades. Hemos estado encantados. Tour 100% recomendable.

Excellent voyage ! La région entre Cuenca et Quito est pleine de trésors naturels magnifiques ! Mais surtout, Javier est un excellent guide : Compétent et passionné par l'Histoire, la faune et la flore du pays mais également très sympathique et serviable. Que vous soyez sportif ou non, Javier saura s'adapter au mieux pour vous faire découvrir les meilleurs endroits. Je recommande sans l'ombre d'un doute !