Amazing Ecuador is a local Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Ecuador, providing exclusive travel experiences in Ecuador including the Galapagos Islands, tailored to individual customer needs. It’s a family endeavor, co-founded by husband and wife duo Paúl Peralvo and Belén Sandoval, experts in ecotourism and tourism business administration. Read on to learn more!
Can you give a brief history of your business?
I co-founded Amazing Ecuador DMC with the vision of helping families create unforgettable memories through meaningful and immersive travel experiences in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. With over 15 years in the travel industry, I saw a growing need for high-quality, family-friendly journeys that offer both adventure and comfort—designed for all ages, from young children to grandparents.
From the start, our focus has been on crafting personalized itineraries that bring families closer to Ecuador’s rich culture, biodiversity, and warm local communities. We've built strong relationships with trusted guides, family-friendly accommodations, and community partners to ensure every trip is seamless, safe, and enriching.
Today, Amazing Ecuador is proud to be a trusted partner for travel advisors and families looking for once-in-a-lifetime experiences that inspire connection, curiosity, and joy across generations.
What unique services or benefits does your business offer to families?
At Amazing Ecuador DMC, we specialize in designing immersive, safe, and enriching travel experiences for families of all ages. We offer tailor-made itineraries that blend adventure, culture, and comfort—whether it’s snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos, exploring cloud forests, visiting local markets, or learning to make chocolate with local artisans.
We understand the unique needs of multigenerational travel, so we carefully select family-friendly accommodations, private transportation, and expert guides who know how to engage both kids and adults. Our goal is to create meaningful moments that bring families closer together while discovering the natural and cultural wonders of Ecuador.
We also handle every detail with care, so parents and grandparents can relax and truly enjoy the journey. Whether it’s a milestone celebration or a first international adventure, we offer families the chance to connect deeply—with each other and with the destination.
In what ways does your business work together with travel advisors, media, and other suppliers to support and enhance the family travel industry?
We work closely with travel advisors, tour operators, and family travel professionals to create journeys crafted from our family to families. This means we bring a personal, heartfelt approach to every itinerary, designing experiences that truly resonate with families of all ages.
By partnering with trusted local guides, accommodations, and community leaders who understand the needs of families, we ensure each trip is safe, engaging, and filled with meaningful moments. We also provide white-label services and ongoing support, so our partners can confidently offer exceptional family travel experiences.
As members of the Family Travel Association and an active part of the family travel community, we stay connected to the latest trends and best practices, working together to inspire and enrich the journeys families take around the world.
What else do you want to make sure people know about you?
I want people to know that at Amazing Ecuador, our greatest strength is our deep local connections across all regions of the country—from the Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands to the Andes highlands and coastal communities. These relationships with local communities, expert guides, conservation organizations, and family-friendly partners enable us to craft truly unique and authentic experiences that can’t be found anywhere else.
We’re always innovating to bring fresh, exciting offerings to families traveling with us. For example, we’re developing new immersive cultural programs where families can interact directly with indigenous communities in the Amazon, participate in conservation efforts in the Galapagos, and explore the rich traditions and biodiversity of Ecuador’s diverse regions.
Our goal is to create deep connections between travelers and the incredible places they visit—building memories that last a lifetime and fostering a genuine appreciation for Ecuador’s natural and cultural treasures.
Find more information and get in touch at amazingecuador.com.ec!
Photo courtesy of Paul Peralvo.
