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    Terra Sur Travels is a small company, founded for the sole purpose of designing trips in the easiest and most conscious way

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    • star rating  Angelica and Christian helped us to put together our recent trip to Ecuador. From a visit to Salinas de Guaranda, to the Galapagos, to Quito, and finally to Mindo,... read more Terra Sur was meticulous in their planning and attentive to every detail of the trip. As can often happen on any planned itinerary, unexpected changes arise. Angelica was there for us every step of the way. They helped us tremendously to make this a memorable trip. Highly recommended!

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      987dennyl
      April 21, 2022
    • star rating  Angelica and Christian offered a really amazing service. They made sure to really understand our wishes and already the first set of options they sent to us were great and... read more spot on. I can only echo what the other reviewers said: Very responsive, very knowledgeable and really working hard to make all arrangements in the background for a stress-less travel experience. That means that all transfers were prebooked and on time, wherever we stayed the staff was informed about details and needs. Also, throughout or journey, Terra Sur was available.
      Angelica and Christian love what they do and care for the environment- that shows and makes a difference. They are definitely my no.1 recommendation in Ecuador!

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      A2282QHal
      August 27, 2021
    • star rating  Christian @ Terra Sur Travels put together an amazing trip to Ecuador for me!

      Prior to engaging Terra Sur Travels, I was a bit nervous about traveling alone... read more to a new country during a pandemic, but I was in great hands with this concierge tour/travel agency. I provided them with a very loose overview of some of the sights I'd like to see and my target budget. They were able to put together a detailed itinerary along with suggestions that I wouldn't have discovered via my own research. All told, it was an amazing trip of a lifetime - which wouldn't have been the case without them. From the time I arrived late at night at Quito airport until the moment I arrived home 16 days later, I was in great hands.

      For example, I took several flights during my trip and was escorted by a personally appointed driver through an oft-confusing airport check-in process (due to covid, Galapagos regulations, luggage scanning, customs, etc.) My drivers waited until I went through the security gates to ensure a completely smooth process each time.

      Each morning, my guide arrived on time to pick me up and take me on a private, one-to-one tour of the cities on my itinerary. I had 4 very different and very capable guides during my trip - Guillermo, Sebastien, Christian (aka Christian 2) and Daniel. Their collective knowledge of the country's history, culture, architecture, nature, art, etc. was amazing, and I enjoyed every minute I spent with them. I avoided the crowded & noisy bus scene and possible exposure to Covid in the process. I found them very flexible in terms of making last minute changes to my itinerary, sometimes asking them to help me find breakfast, specific chocolate bars, ATMs/banks, etc. They even managed to put together a tour the morning of my departure to explore the wonderful murals throughout the city of Quito. No request went unanswered.

      During one part of my trip, I came down with a 2-3 day bout with altitude sickness which left me bed-ridden --- and I had to cancel my plans. It kinda stinks being sick in a country where you're traveling alone don't know anyone. I felt anything but alone - in fact, I was downright pampered during this time. Christian checked in with me and the hotel concierge on a regular basis to ensure that I was OK. My tour operator stopped by the hotel to see if I needed anything and the hotel staff showed up at my door bearing wondering gifts of teas, soups, etc. The kindness I experienced from these folks is not something you'd get from am American hotel chain or tour operator. On my next flight into Quito, Christian surprised me at the airport (to make sure I was OK) and invited me out to dinner with his partner the next night. I couldn't make the dinner, but found a delicious bottle of wine waiting for me - which I shared with one of my newfound friends from the trip. BTW, he also managed to rearrange my itinerary so that I got to see everything I missed while I was ill. It didn't lose any money, the tour operators were very accommodating and the pace was such, that I didn't overdue it & backslide health-wise.

      Here are a list of tours I took with them (and tour operator):

      Quito:
      Mural tour: Guillermo
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      Cuenca:
      City tour: Sebastien

      Bird-Watching Tour: Daniel

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      Carol T
      October 4, 2021
    • star rating  This was our first family trip to the Galapagos Islands and we had the most remarkable experience tour with Terra Sur Travels. At the beginning we were worried because this... read more is a brand new tour operator company and we weren't sure about making our trip with them. But the way they helped us plan our trip, in such a personalized and friendly way, allowed us to take the opportunity and trust Terra Sur. It was very worth it!

      Not only everything was the way we wanted during our accommodation in the luxurious Safari Camp, but also, in every moment, we learned something new about nature and wildlife the Galapagos has to offer. We felt a lot of relief for all the biosecurity meausres for Covid-19 and our guides truly cared about us, and did their best to make this trip memorable. We definitely will be back! Thanks a lot!

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      Carolinadb28
      March 26, 2021
    • star rating  I used Terra Sur Travels for my tours around Ecuador and they were nothing short of amazing. Angelica was very responsive from the start. She helped me book hotels in... read more two locations, airport transportation, and land tours. On top of that she met me at my hotel to welcome me to Quito! I had a nice welcome bag in my hotel and I felt very welcomed. She kept in touch with me during my stay to make sure I had everything I needed and if I had any questions. She even recommended restaurants and places for me to visit while I had my free time in Quito. The service was above and beyond and exceeded my expectations. The tours she booked were amazing as well! I had such a great experience and I owe it all to Terra Sur. I would highly recommend using them for your travels around Ecuador. I hope to be back sooner than later and I will definitely use their service again and recommend to friends who are visiting Ecuador. 10 stars!

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      NiciNYC
      August 1, 2021
    • star rating  I travel a lot and I always prefer to use a travel agent on the ground where I’m going. Angélica and Christian were excellent. All the guides they booked... read more for me spoke perfect English and were knowledgeable. All the transfers were perfect. There knowledge of Ecuador saved me a ton of time designing the trip. They checked in daily to make sure everything was going well. When I go back they will be my first call. The only thing I would do differently is I would not Fly Avianca airlines under any circumstances. Their only competition is the bus.

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      Departure15607345167
      May 5, 2022
    • star rating  Even before the start of our trip to Galapagos, we received competent support with suggestions according to our wishes! We had a fantastic time and you were always there for... read more us, thank you for everything and for getting to know you

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      _Ina_Schi
      August 22, 2021
    • star rating  Christian and Angelica put together an unforgettable trip for us. They have made the rather impossible possible and designed a program in which we in our unfortunately quite limited time... read more were not only able to experience the wonderful landscapes of Colombia, but above all to get a little insight into the country and its people. They took us to places we certainly wouldn't have travelled to on ourselves – because they just knew it was worth the effort! Christian was available for all our questions during trip preparation and the trip itself, so we really felt in good hands at all times and it was just relaxing to know that you can rely on everything being perfectly organized. The TerraSur team took great care to re-arrange our transports when the airline changed flights on short notice or their travellers had special requests Thank you so much, we will certainly remember the trip and are already looking forward to the next opportunity to discover another piece of South America with your support!

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      2201christopho
      May 8, 2022
    • star rating  We are friends from hiking to cycling. We were on the Cotapaxi and it was a dream. The organization and implementation were really good, including a German-speaking guide. We would... read more come back again and again. Frank and Andreas

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      andreasfQ789XB
      September 3, 2021
    • star rating  We had such a great time in Galapagos thanks to Angelica! She had all of our travel and hotel accommodations on Santa Cruz booked for us, which made our... read more trip stress free and gave us time to enjoy the beauty of the island hassle free. Be sure to take a boat trip over to North Seymour for some snorkeling while you’re there. Thanks for everything Angelica!

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      teresasavannah
      May 8, 2022

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    We bet you haven't heard this story👇

A woman in the 1940s dedicated herself to sweeping the Nazca lines meter by meter 🤯

Her name, Maria Reiche. A German-born Peruvian who was not only an archaeologist, but also a mathematician and a translator. 

She removed the dark gravel that had filled the geoglyphs over the centuries.

The set of geoglyphs occupies an extensive area of ​​approx 1,000 square kilometers in the desert of southern Peru 😶

She used up so many brooms that locals started to think that she was a witch.

To the Germans Maria Reiche is known as the Lady of the Lines.

Thanks to her training in science, she developed the first theory about its possible purpose as an astronomical calendar.

We owe the conservation of this precious and enigmatic ancient legacy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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    Ingapirca is a place you probably haven't heard before.
An archaeological site that doesn't get enough recognition... But worry not, we are here to bring you a little bit of this great site.

Go check our stories to find our more 😃
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    Have you ever been this high? 😲

Cotopaxi is Ecuador’s second tallest active volcano (5897 m.a.s.l). If you want to visit, we recommend you to do everything you can to avoid altitude sickness.

Everyone reacts differently to altitude. Some don’t feel it at all, and others feel short of breath with the slightest bit of physical effort.

It doesn’t matter if you are the fittest person on the planet or if you never exercise: if you don’t acclimatize properly you will be affected by the lack of oxygen. That’s why we recommend a visit to Cotopaxi after a day or two of being up in the highlands.

I almost passed out once going up the volcano... I pushed myself too much and too fast.

What's the highest altitude you've been?
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    There’s no doubt that travelling impacts all the places we visit but we believe with small positive changes come substantial positive impacts.

Every day more and more travellers are becoming increasingly aware and conscious of the planet around us so we thought it would be useful to have a quick check and see how we are doing.

Are you a conscious traveller? Let us know in the comments 🧡
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    To stand 2 meters away from a dinosaur is not something you get to do everyday 🥳

@ryanlittle1 and Laird are having the time of their lives in Galapagos and we were so fortunate to help them plan this special trip.

They went snorkeling to North Seymour (my favourite place to snorkel), to Bartolomé Island (where you have the best view of the main islands) and to the @charlesdarwinfoundation! - and that's just on the islands... They had a great time in the mainland as well.

Tomorrow they will continue their adventure to Peru and we cannot wait to hear their stories.

We want to thank you guys, for your patience and your kindness.

I hope you take tons of great memories from this trip and that you come back soon 🧡

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    "When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know."

Happy Mother's Day 🧡

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    This is definitely one of the best photos from our travellers 😍

Not the most amazing landscape or quality... But it captured a perfect moment between father and son.

These are Ryan and Laird, they're travelling through Ecuador celebrating Ryan's graduation.

They went biking to Cotopaxi Volcano and our guide captured this perfect moment...The two of them talking and you can see them smiling 🧡

“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.”
– Destin Sparks

When was the last time you travelled with your dad or your mom?
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    Meet the white-faced capuchin monkey (Cebus capucinus), an arboreal primate that lives in the forests of Colombia, Panama and Ecuador 😍

The species is not endangered, but its numbers are declining, due to the threat of deforestation, degradation of its habitat, and hunting for its meat.

Fortunately, there are several research centers in Colombia dedicated to studying the behavior and ecology of capuchins.

You can find this little guy in Tayrona National Natural Park.

Just remember that Tayrona is in a jungle area and coastal, so you must be prepared for any type of situation; a lot of sun or rain, mosquitoes etc… especially the distance and the difficult access from the city to the park.

Is it worth it? Absolutely 🧡
📷: our amazing travelers, Sheila & Orthi
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