TTI Ecuador 2025.  - Ecuador itinerary consists of: Quito, Amazon Rainforest (Napo River), Galapagos Islands (Baltra, Santa Cruz, Bartolomé).

The itinerary is well selected in terms of accessibility, comfort and unique features... read more (food, arts, culture, nature) while still allowing participants a large degree of freedom to self explore. The amount of time spent at each location is also quite sufficient, so it does not feel too packed or rushed, even though we would love to spend much more time at the locations🤣.

The activities are also very vast and unique to each location, and to some degree participants are expected to know what the locations each have to offer.

Quito is known for its unique location for a capital, arts and culture and near it is the middle of the world. The acomms are great/not so pricey, well located from amenities/attractions and the food options were very flexible. The attractions chosen range from touristic (Basilica, Middle of the World) which we when we visited coincided with the Inti Raymi festival to the less familiar artisan market of course the local food scene (Chocolate, Ceviche and food tour). The tour guides that were arranged for us were super friendly and we were opening to learning about each other's cultures, it made the time in Quito much more welcoming. The amount of time for us to explore on our own is also quite sufficient in my opinion. Despite some parts of Quito we explored were relatively unsafe, the locations of interest were very unique, diverse food options and not very pricey for its value, and the amount of time spent there while short was just enough to experience the unique and spicey bits of Quito.

The Amazon Rainforest section was much more comfortable than I anticipated, which this was partly because it was readjusted from last year's Amazon trip. Our acomms at Yarina Ecolodge were amazing despite having no internet of 2 days straight not to mention the crew and the cooking. I enjoyed the balance between the scenic views, indigenous culture exploration, survival techniques and the wildlife experience, a must for nature lovers. The timing when we visited was quite nice as well, during the start of the dry season, which means there still enough water ways to traverse while having ample ground to trek. There activities during day & night as well as both have different unique casts of fauna (there are a significant increase in creepy crawlies at night so be aware). I think this section is well planned due to the hospitality of the ecolodge, the diverse array of activities and the period we visited.

The Galapagos Islands, which was the last major points of interest of the trip, was surprisingly relaxing. Our accommodations at Puerto Ayora were pretty good, and is not too near the main tourist coastal area. There are a variety of food choices that range from 5 USD for basic meals to restaurants, bars and coffee shops. There are also shopping districts for clothing, beachwear and even art. The boat/snorkeling services that we went to were excellent in my opinion, even has included cooked meals that were my favorite of the entire trip. The flora & fauna were as expected spectacular. The areas of interest include the Los Gemelos twin sinkholes at the higher altitudes of the Santa Cruz which a tour an explanation of the climate and nature of the Galapagos is showcased very well, the Tortoise ranch which visitors could explore the mascot of the Galapagos in its natural habitat, Charles Darwin Research Centre where the conservation efforts of the island are based at and Tortuga Bay where a fine stretch of beach and water greets you. Outside of Santa Cruz, we also visited Isla Seymour where we observed the nesting grounds of boobys, frigratebird and land iguanas, passed by Daphene Major and the Martian like terrain of Bartholomew island. 2 snorkeling sites were Las Bachas on Santa Cruz where flamingoes could be observed and Bartholomew itself where the adorable Galapagos Penguins resides. Its a guarantee you will encounter wildlife almost anywhere in the Galapagos. The Galapagos section is well planned, had very great locations and vendors that made it surprisingly comfortable than what I expected it to be.

Our one and only facilitator and savior, Janelle, did a very excellent job in facilitating the trip despite actually being 1 staff short. The slides and the pre-trip brief was very very informative and takes into account multiple factors I would never had thought about from research alone. Janelle brings the group of strangers together very well with her enthusiastic energy while balancing a sense of adventure with professional supervision without really feeling left out.

To be honest my only real qualm with the trip is that it took really long to confirm, which in turn the prices for the air tickets skyrocketed, which must been really hard to gather the quota amount of people needed. People looking to sign up next year should be prepared for the weather at least, bugs and prepare to get their feet dirty.

  Breathtaking Adventure 🤍 - This was my first long distance adventure trekking through the Amazon Rainforest and exploring Galapagos. I had a wonderful time and was so well taken care of! Since I was... read more a solo traveller, it was great that we had a session to get to know the other travellers going on the trip and had the chance to ask any questions we had. During the trip, Jen took the time to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being. (She’s the sweetest!!) The local guides engaged to guide us around were well chosen as they were super friendly and knowledgeable. Throughout the trip, you could tell that the team were dedicated and meticulous when planning out the routes and activities to ensure that participants were making the most of our time there. I am thankful to TTI for planning this adventure as I never thought I will be able to get up close to the animals, experience the unique arts and culture scene and try all the amazing food Ecuador had to offer. I recommend TTI to any solo travellers who are looking to explore a new location and are nervous to travel by themselves. I am confident that TTI will take good care of you no matter which adventure you choose to go on! Thank you TTI for one of the most amazing and eye-opening adventure I ever had!

  yay <3  - booked a solo trip with TTI to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 🙂

our trip facilitators, Hendric and Christie (massive shoutout) were on it from start to finish, making sure we... read more were looked after and having the best time! you could really tell the itinerary was thought through.

if you’re into nature, fancy a bit of horse riding, or want to experience life in a yurt camp, this might be the trip for you. the landscapes changed every day, from mountains and lakes to beaches, with nights spent stargazing by a crackling bonfire.

core memories made, bucket list ticked, new friendships forged heart well and truly full <3 thank you, TTI

  Best First-time Experience in Central Asia  - This is my second trip with TTI Experiences and I'm so glad I signed up for it!

Price point was affordable and included all accommodations, activities, transport, and... read more most meals. Really worth it 🙂

The Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan trip was as advertised, with beautiful scenery and unique local experiences and food. The hotels and yurts were also nicer than I thought, considering the price I paid. AND THE YURTS HAD PROPER TOILETS, huge plus. The trip also had a good balance of city and nature, where we could go shopping but also be in the mountains and have a digital detox.

Big shout out to the hosts Janelle and Randal, who really took care of everyone and made sure we had great pictures for the memories. They brought local snacks and drinks too like milo packets (BLESS) and even surprised us with ramyeon on one of the yurt days. Even though there were situational hiccups, they handled it and communicated it well to the group. Also loved things that make TTI trips unique like a bonfire with smores under the stars and writing notes for everyone towards the end of the trip.

Our local guides and drivers were also friendly and fun to hang around, giving us occasional fun facts and teasing us, making the long drives really entertaining.

Last but not least, I went on the trip with 1 friend and came back with many more. The friendships made and laughters we had are some things that will forever be embedded in my single brain cell. 10/10 would do this again <3

  This trip healed me  - Such an amazing trip filled with adventure, warmth, laughter and the best people. I always wanted to do a horseback riding trip & plus points that it was up the... read more mountains because I simply love being tucked away in nature. We woke up to beautiful sunrises & fell asleep under star filled skies. Everyday was a different breathtaking view and it was really the break I needed from the fast city life in Singapore. I never thought of Kyrgyzstan as a place to visit until TTI posted about it and I'm so glad I got to be apart of the trip and I'm itching to explore more of it now. Janelle and Isabelle (our TTI host & facil) were also the best, making sure we got the best photos and taking care of us till the end. Left the trip feeling healed and came out of it with new friends as well. Can't wait for more trips with TTI! See ya'll real soon 🩵

  Great views with minimal effort!  - I went on the Kyrgyzstan trip with Janelle and Isabelle as our facilitators in August 2025. The entire trip went smoothly and took us through a variety of great views;... read more from mountains with lush green vegetation to mountains with snow capped peaks; from canyons towering over us to plains stretching out as far as our eyes could see; from beautiful streams with pristine water to mountain slopes with pretty white scree. And the best part was, due to the remoteness of the trails, we were alone majority of the time and had these amazing views to ourselves!

The horseback riding segment of the trip was incredibly fun! The horses were reliable and easy to manage which allowed us to sit back and enjoy the views while they do the difficult job of going up and down the mountain valleys.

I was also glad that I got to try high altitude hiking during this trip. The hike up to Travellers' Pass was very manageable and rewarded us with a great view of Lenin Peak with minimal effort!

The food and accommodations at the yurts were surprisingly good as well. We were well fed with breakfast, tea and dinner provided each day. Almost all of the accommodations had a flushing toilet bowl which was really surprising considering that we were high up in remote mountain valleys.

Lastly, shout out to Janelle and Isabelle for this well run trip! On top of ensuring that this trip was smoothly run, they also helped to take great photos and prepared surprises like Instax giveaways and Shin Ramyeon.