Company Profile

FlashTravel and Friends is the voice of authority on Ecuadorian Tourism, it is a team built on top of 14 years of experience and hundreds of acknowledgements from customers who trusted their holidays in our hands. It is also the most reliable source to choose vacations since we carefully test and select Ecuadorian suppliers, from the most budget to the most luxurious, with compact, impartial, reliable and accurate information as we personally keep an eye on the worth of their services day by day.

Ecuador is the smallest of the Andean countries blessed by the highest diversity on earth, on an area half the size of France. Its four regions exemplify the major ecosystems of South America.  In Ecuador we have two Cultural Heritage Cities: Quito and Cuenca.  Three UNESCO Natural Heritage sites: Sangay and Galapagos Islands with its Marine Reserve. Guayaquil is waking up as “Pearl of the Ocean Pacific” and its Amazon Rain forest is closer than in any other country in South America.

Started operations in 1997 as the first Operator to use only Certified National Guides and Naturalists for mainland Ecuador; the slogan is Better guides, with better visits.  We are the creators of the “Deluxe Mix” where we partner with the best suppliers.  The assets growth of the company is one of the highest in Ecuadorian Economy and customer satisfaction reached 98% this year!  Francisco Jarrín a well-recognized National naturalist III with over 10 years of experience and Alexandra Barragán holding a degree on Marketing Management has also worked for the largest Tour Operators in Ecuador established the company in 1997.  We specialize in deluxe escorted tours for high demanding passengers, which are used only to the best of the best.

Specialists design your itinerary with comprehensive sightseeing, all-inclusive a la carte meals at the best restaurants, entertainment, folk shows, cocktail parties and personal service.  Accommodations only at 5 star hotels, all gratuities included, a recognized travel gift.

For discerning travelers that want a tour that is not the common tour.  Accommodations are at smaller quaint lodges with all modern features.  Include most meals at fine restaurants with set menus.

Programs suited for travelers that need an introduction to Latin America, meals are not included and accommodations will be at the most convenient hotel or hostel.

Our specialty is the Andes with its National Parks and Indian communities where we have created the following suggestions but we can gladly Tailor Make any travel desire clients might have.  All about Quito, its museums and all the one-day trips you can make from “the center of the world”.  We have a Business Travel help desk and we are the only Operator that has created “original incentive” programs in Ecuador.

Quito, the Equatorial line, Otavalo gourmet or the Cotopaxi National Park
A taste of Ecuador in just 3 nights from 283

The Avenue of the Volcanoes: Humboldt & Whimper Steps, Quito, Riobamba and Cuenca, Colonial Cities and Guayaquil Pearl of the Ocean Pacific.  The small Train of the Andes. From US$ 671

Welcome to Diversiland
Quito, the Equatorial line, Cotopaxi National Park, Baños and the Sangay National Park, Chimborazo National Park with its Indian communities and the Otavalo of our forefathers. From US$ 719

All travel guides highly recommend this tour, as it at the most scenic area of Ecuador.
Quilotoa lake, Zumbahua, Tigua, Chugchilán, Pujilí, Saquisilí, Illiniza and Cotopaxi National Park

Cotopaxi, Chimborazo & Sangay National Parks with a real Indian community stay
The most different travel off the beaten track to get close to the Biggest Volcanoes on Earth, to meet silence and peace and then flow into the Amazon Basin

FlashTravel after special training from the secretary of Environment became the leader in Real Eco – Tourism and launched its “communitarian programs” that support the ancient Aboriginal Groups in the Upper Chimborazo and the whole Pastaza province in the Amazon Rain Forest. Here the profits of the programs are redistributed in education and living standard rising in the communities.