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I worked as a guide and tour leader until 2014. My expertise as a biologist is in nature, wildlife, culture and specialized in Adventure travel. I founded Adventure Journeys in 2012 with the objetive to deliver real experiences with high quality service level.

Every day I live my job with love and passion, I like to think of myself as a tourist Dream Vacation Planner, make your dream vacation come true is my target. All you need is Ecuador and Ecuador needs you.

I completed my Engineering degree in Hotel Management and Tourism in Quito. Prior to embarking on a career in tourism, I was interested in learning new languages. I like to travel and cultural exchanges with people around the world.

I am very glad to be able to support this company and do my best to keep good business and personal relationships. I am also grateful for their opinions and suggestions that will allow me to grow.

I have been working in tourism for 9 years and it’s one of the things that I’m most great-full for since this industry allows me to get to know different people, learn from their travels and culture and make new friends from around the world.

I started as a tour guide which gave me experience to share the splendor of Ecuador and our remarkable culture. I have a deep passion to rediscover each magic place that offers me the world; enjoy the connection with nature places, love trekking in our gorgeous mountains and volcanoes.

I studied Graphic Design and I found it as my passion: communicate ourselves with a design and get touched by it, see from behind how people can get involved with an idea and, in some way, knowing that I'm part of it.

Since I was a kid I've always been amazed by mountains and here in our country I think we have some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The geography, along with the all the nature in Ecuador makes it a fantastically diverse country.

My parents transmitted the passion for our country since a young age and guiding has continued to be one of my greatest joys in life. My favorite area of my country is the rainforest, although I enjoy visiting every part of Ecuador.

I’ve been passionate about tourism all my life. It’s an honor for me to be able to show my country to our visitors, and I enjoy sharing my passion every day; I love sports, nature and culture.

Native from Galápagos, born and raised in San Cristóbal, sorrounded by the wonders of the Galápagos Islands. Since 2008, I am dedicating full time to explore and lead groups with different interests related to nature-oriented trips.

I am a galapaguenian living in this paradise where I grew up sorrouded by sea lions, sea turtles, iguanas, amazing landscapes and friendly people. I have been working as a Naturalist guide I love to spend time with visitors to share time and experiences together.

I have been working as a Galápagos Naturalist Guide for the last 34 years. Love bird watching , History and Geology of the Galápagos. As a Dive Master, I love to show not only the land, but also the underworld of these Unique Islands.

I was born in the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador. Since a very young age I was able to travel around the country and get to know the climate, food, people, nature, Thanks to all those trips, I learned to love every place in my country.

``The adventure life is to learn``, Hello my name is Juan David Mantilla, I have been a tour guide for 17 years. I would like to say that Ecuador is a wonderful country to learn all about identity, customs, traditions. As a tour guide, I enjoy showing customers the beauty of Ecuador's landscapes, volcanoes, natural and cultural diversity, through trekking, biking, birdwatching, and many more journeys and adventures.

I believe that traveling and experiencing the world by ourselves could be the best ways to build empathy and care for others. If you're around stop by and join us to explore some of the best spots that Ecuador has to offer. Can´t wait to meet you!

I work in tourism for many years, it is my passion! I enjoy very much show and share my culture, I´m here to have a nice time visiting this amazing country with you.

I am Rafael, I have been my entire life in Ecuador. I like to be active for that I practice kayaking, hiking and my favorite football. I am a National Tourist Guide, I been doing this job for over than 15 years and fortunately been part of the Adventure Journeys team for almost 6 years; the best part of profession is to show the beauties of the country to the visitors and make new friends from all over the world.

I was born in Cuenca, the city of the Four Rivers, but I moved to live in Quito, the capital of Ecuador where I have lived for 35 years, completing all my studies. I graduated from a local University to achieve my degree as a National Tour Guide. I speak English and Italian.<br /> My working career in Tourism is for approximately 16 years, this time provided me experience and knowledge, I really enjoy showing my Country, I like geography, history, adventure. I practice some sports specially soccer and taekwondo, also I spend my time with relatives and family.