Explorsierra Expediciones

Explorsierra: a family adventure operator based in Baños

A local agency with a wider travel range

Explorsierra Expediciones has an office in Baños de Agua Santa and describes tourism as a family project spanning several generations. Its website says the company was established in 1996 and offers personalized service. The current catalog begins with local adventure activities and extends to the Andes, Amazon, Quito, Otavalo, Cuenca and Galápagos. That breadth matters to travelers: it lets them compare short activities in Baños with multi-day excursions and transfers between regions.

Near town, the Waterfalls Route can be explored in several ways, including by bicycle, tourist chiva, jeep or ATV. The agency lists outings to Pailón del Diablo, viewpoints and full-day routes. It also offers adrenaline activities such as canyoning, ziplining, paragliding, climbing and bridge jumping. These options involve different interests and physical demands; each product page has its own duration and logistics. Routes, access and stops may vary, so confirm which waterfalls are included and whether entrance fees or transport are extra.

From volcanoes to the rainforest

Explorsierra arranges hikes and trips to Tungurahua, Carihuairazo, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and El Altar. Its multi-day packages connect Baños with the Amazon, and the company lists expeditions to Cuyabeno and Yasuní. It also publishes city visits to Quito, Baños, Otavalo and Cuenca, along with tourist transport linking airports and destinations. This range can help travelers coordinate more than one activity with a local operator. Before booking a longer trip, ask for the day-by-day itinerary, supplier list and inclusions, especially accommodation, meals, guiding and transfers.

The company says it follows safety protocols and works with local guides; some tour descriptions also outline the equipment used. These are commitments stated by the operator, so ask how they apply to the specific activity. On high-altitude hikes, distance, elevation gain and estimated time matter; for rafting or canyoning, water conditions and required gear matter. No single route represents all of Explorsierra: its catalog ranges from easy transport outings to adventure activities.

Reviews and planning

Google Maps comments mention waterfall routes, guides, service and adventure. Recent reviews describe a week combining paragliding, rafting and an outing to Quilotoa, with comments on organization, equipment and support; others value the attention received on multi-day trips. Tripadvisor’s listing appears under the name explorsierra_travel, associated with Explorsierra Expediciones, and showed 5.0 out of 5 from 161 reviews when checked on October 9, 2026. Travelers describe canyoning, Amazon trips and transport; experiences vary with the program booked.

Explorsierra may suit visitors who want to use Baños as a base for nature and adventure and extend their trip around Ecuador with help from a local operator. Before choosing, decide how much physical effort you want, how many nights you have and whether you prefer one activity or a package with transfers. Travelers combining several outings can ask how much time is reserved for road transfers, whether the same guide accompanies the group and how luggage is handled between overnight stops. Confirm the guide’s language, equipment, pickup, weather restrictions and cancellation terms. The Explorsierra official website maintains its catalog, contacts and tourist transport services to help build a plan for your travel dates.