Why Wander With Us
Make the right choice
Authentic experiences in Ecuador
1.- Go where no one else goes
Explore Ecuador off the beaten path with our unique experiences. Wanderbus offers you the opportunity to appreciate Ecuador like no other operator can. Immerse yourself in everything Ecuador has to offer by visiting remote locations, meeting indigenous communities, and tasting their regional specialties. Authentic experiences in Ecuador you won’t find with traditional organized tours or other operators. Discover the limpia cremony at an indigenous community, create your own chocolate bar from cacao beans at a plantation. Journey deep into Sangay National Park to see the legendary Ozogoche Lagoons, among many other adventures!
2.- Do not just go from A to B
We offer you connectivity and experiences. Is it a bus? Is it a tour? It is… and it isn’t. Wanderbus has a given birth to the sweet spot between a bus service and an organized tour to give you the ultimate flexible travel experience. We want you to slow down and truly enjoy the adventure. Why seek to straighten the roads of life? The faster we travel, the less there is to see. With Wanderbus, we give you the time to delve deeper into culture, traditions, and immerse yourselves in everything this beautiful country has to offer with complete convenience.
3.- Save time and effort
We take care of all the logistics, so you can focus on the fun stuff, like which restaurant you want to eat in tonight. Some people love researching and planning their travels in detail, while others love input from local experts. That is where we come in. We have several experiences, private journeys, and shared service travel passes around Ecuador, to match your time here. Whether it is long or short, you probably do not want to spend all day on public buses, changing every few hours just to get from A to B, missing all the great experiences in between. We have the solution, check out all our experiences and passes we have to offer.
4.- Authentic Experiences in Ecuador: Connecting with locals
From your onboard guide to the communities you will visit, learn all about the Ecuadorian way of life. Destinations are important. But what makes places really special and memorable? The people and their culture! On Wanderbus, we value every aspect of Ecuadorian life and culture, so you’ll enjoy a unique and authentic experience in Ecuador, where you’ll interact with indigenous people and learn about traditional and contemporary Ecuadorian culture.
5.- Authentic Experiences in Ecuador: Live new experiences
See something new every day! We know you want to see as much as you can when you travel, so our itineraries are created as loops to make sure you optimise your adventure and do not repeat any part of the journey. As you know, we do not just go from A to B but instead take in all the points of interest along the way, so you can discover everything Ecuador has to offer.
6.- Travel flexible
Travel flexibly in Ecuador with Wanderbus. We take you to the main tourist destinations, including Baños, Cuenca, and Montañita, where you can spend a day or two. During your free days, you have the freedom to choose your own activities, whether that means exploring the cities, walking around, or simply enjoying some relaxation time, then continuing to your next destination on board. You will have ample opportunity to experience the beauty of Ecuador while traveling flexibly with us.
7.- Unbeatable value
You save time and money with all of our paid activities included. When you join us, we take the hassle out of dealing and negotiating a fair price with the various tour operators, national park agents, local businesses, and organizations, so you can just sit back and relax. Extra value, your money will go to local businesses, communities, or family enterprises and not international big corporations, generating a real and positive impact in Ecuador while you travel.
8.- Travel safely and independently
You are in safe hands with Wanderbus. adventure travel is exciting, but you do not want to take any unnecessary risks with your safety, especially when traveling solo. Our safety record is one of the top reasons travelers choose Wanderbus. When you take the Wanderbus, you can be confident that you, your loved ones, and your belongings are safe at all times, so you can focus on what really matters: the adventure! You will arrive at reasonable hours at your destination at the end of the day, and at central locations in all cities.
9.- Authentic Experiences in Ecuador: Our guides
Your new Ecuadorian friend and local English-speaking expert. Our professional bilingual guides know everything there is to know about Ecuador. They will help you to make the most of your experience with plenty of information and activities along the way. They have the local know-how to give you ideas on how to fill your free time and explore on your own. They will even give you tips on booking accommodation.
10.- Make friends
We create opportunities to meet new, like-minded travellers while seeing the best of Ecuador. Travelling solo or with friends and family is awesome, but sometimes meeting new people can enhance your experience. When you allow yourself to wander, you are gifted not only with amazing experiences but also with new friends who share the same passion for travelling as you.
11.- Easy as 1, 2, 3
We make booking and getting support throughout your journey easy with our skilled team of agents and onboard guides. If you want an idea of hostels/hotels to book, let one of them know, and they will help you. From start to finish, we are here for you. Travel throughout the entire country, from the Andes Mountains to the Amazon Rainforest, to the Pacific Coast, and the lush Cloudforest. We can guarantee you won’t find authentic experiences in Ecuador quite like this anywhere else.
Make The Right Choice
HOW?
Public buses are cheap but often fall prey to pickpockets, they’re prone to accidents, and have unreliable timetables, often arriving in the middle of the night. On top of all that! It takes you three times longer than it should to get you where you want to go!
Tour operators offer safety and quality, but their itineraries are regimented, and they are definitely a pricey option. They offer connectivity between destinations, but there is no flexibility like the free days that Wanderbus offers.
Wanderbus hand-picks the best of everything Ecuador has to offer. Our great-value passes include must-see destinations, stopping along the way at off-the-beaten-track spots for local experiences and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.
Other similar options provide a safe way to travel to and from Ecuador’s major tourist destinations, but it ends up being an expensive bus-only or tour option. You will miss all the authentic experiences in Ecuador between destinations, that can enrich your time.
Authentic experiences.
More than travel is living it!
If you find something cheaper that includes all of our stops we’ll match the price!
