Ecuador - Baños & The Amazon (Part 1)

We set out on 12 days with Contiki to discover what Ecuador has to offer. What we found blew us away, to say the least. From the epic encounters of the Galapagos Islands to the raw beauty of the Amazon Rainforest, the diversity offered by this small South-American country left us wanting more.
We check out Quito and the Amazon Rainforest as well as the epic Pailon del Diablo just outside of Baños.
Enjoy the film and stay tuned for 'The Galapagos Islands' episode airing next week!
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[@CVDL]

Wooohooo! Loved it Tom! Looks so cinematic and fantastic. I don't even want to post my episode anymore! :)

[@Stricko]

Haha thanks man! I better get started on the Galapagos portion. Can’t wait to see your version, and thanks for the much needed comic relief!

[@CVDL]

@@Stricko I finished the Galapagos episode last night. Super excited to see what you come up with after all the amazing footage you collected there! And it was a pleasure traveling with you and Patricia as well! I hope you enjoy your current trip!

[@gracethomson]

I am from Ecuador , and I have to thank you for this amazing and professional video!!! As the wife of a videographer, I appreciate the quality of your video, sound. Being away for more than 15 years, I love seeing it through the eyes of others!!

[@ecuadorexpat8558]

I moved to Cuenca Ecuador 2 yrs ago and its the happiest most beautiful place on the planet

[@rangerdoc1029]

I've heard that it's getting expensive though.

[@Lissette1532]

I am from Ecuador and you did an amazing job capturing its beauty during your stay! The picture quality of this video is crazy. Thank you for sharing 🇪🇨

[@Stricko]

Thanks so much! You have a beautiful country and it was an honor to visit.

[@navanathgulve29]

hallo I like your country

[@navanathgulve29]

I like your country I am from india

[@franciscogrillo6821]

Hey man That was amazing! You really put your fascination for my country there. I'm sure no other country will be ever the same after visiting Ecuador

[@Stricko]

Haha for sure! Ecuador was the best country I've visited for as long as I can remember.

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Awesome video! I'm looking into visiting the Galapagos next month if possible

[@mariealv4888]

Glad to find a positive video about Ecuador, yes the natural beauty is in the country. Thanks for sharing your dream experience.

[@BonnysOneStepAhead]

Wow amazing, excellent photography, editing....loved watching it

[@blancarosasmusica]

Baños is very beautiful. I have visited there since I was a kid and it is so beautiful.

[@BacktoBasics]

Amazing mate! So jealous you got to explore here before me, but the video makes me feel like I got to live it aswell 🤙

[@laurosaquipay1459]

I miss my country right now am living in NYC am so sad My country free stress

[@cesardelgado4827]

Muchas gracias por publicar Ecuador la mundo

[@Mariaalvarez-xs3nu]

Que locos tan adorables, me recuerdan mi juventud 😄, igual s mis casi 60 este año aterrizo por allí y paso o e el puente de cristal 🙏❤️🤸

[@WeDoTechdotNet]

Incredible video mate. I hadn't considered Ecuador too much for my SA travels but definitely am now, especially Banos!

[@marivalle11]

Baños Volcan Chimborazo Laguna del Quilotoa Cuenca Quito Parque Nacional Machalilla

[@gauravsharma346]

It's so beautiful.. how come it's not famous.

[@randymclean1114]

Dude your music choices are stunning. Coupled with amazing vidy-drone-editing skills. Repeat uncommonly good editing skills. I'm bowled over. And a new subscriber.

[@TravelNut72]

Absolutely beautiful little documentary. Looking to retire either Colombia, Ecuador or Costa Rica. I have not made my mind up yet.

[@paxonearth]

In 2013, August Reiger, a recent high school valedictorian from Oklahoma City disappeared in Banos while hiking with his family. My family knew August- my wife had taught him, I had carpooled him, and he was the older brother of my son's best friend. He was a quality person, with a fantastic future ahead of him, but he was never found. Ever since then I've felt drawn to travel to Banos.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Beautiful, inspiring, fantastic edit and story telling, love it. Was that a time lapse style shot with the drone? Very impressive.

[@Stricko]

Hi guys, hope you are well. Where in the world are you at the moment? And yes, well spotted. That was a drone hyperlapse of the clouds. Some of them are just long videos I took and then sped up.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

@@Stricko Nice work, we are learning with the drone! We're in Thailand all prepared to head for Western Sumatra and then across the Indian to South Africa. Just waiting for some wind, catching up with a few of the Indo Rally crowd this evening. Keep living the adventure :-)

[@Stricko]

@@SailingYachtFlorence Thanks guys, will do! I'm heading over to Thailand myself next week where I''ll be jumping onboard Satori for another couple of weeks. Good luck and all the best!

[@christophermurray2534]

Wtf?

[@mercedesbanchon48]

Beautiful video. Fantastic photography. Really enjoyed it. Thanks

[@Stricko]

Thanks Patricia 😊

[@DannyLamastrasAdventures]

That opening shot of Pailon del Diablo is absolutely incredible. I came here originally just to get some tags for my Ecuador video, but you gained a new subscriber!

[@carlosvicente7811]

Grcias!

[@lukaspagonakis]

Really liked your vid and the quality is amazing !!

[@Stricko]

Thanks Lukas, glad you enjoyed!

[@RMUNOZ1963]

I was in Baños but it rained hard and wasn’t able to take part in these events. I need to go back.

[@rbail7782]

Just found your channel after watching back to basics and sailing la vagabond!! Really love your videos and cinematography!! Hope you take it back up and make more.

[@jessa.3857]

I'll be visiting Banos next week with my cousins from Guayaquil! Wonderful video! You captured the essence of Ecuador very beautifully!👍❤️

[@JordanKelvinJames]

Amazing video this mate, keep it up!

[@AC25Football]

Came from Reddit, you got a new subscriber haha + Sharing this over Facebook.

[@SensatiousHiatus]

This is excellent content! Amazing!

[@Soitbegins_]

Love what you have done here Tom. You did an amazing job!

[@sarabernal257]

Gracias por tan maravilloso video y por mostrar al mundo lo maravilloso de mi país. Saludos desde Guayaquil Ecuador 🇪🇨🙂

[@Lost1nTranslation]

You are wonderful people 😊 I hope to visit 🇪🇨 someday. Love from 🇺🇸

[@Cristina-ss3yi]

Beautiful video

[@dovgurewicz]

excellent video ma thank you!!

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

I’ll be there on Friday!

[@Stricko]

Awesome, enjoy!!

[@Noone.454]

so beautiful 🤩

[@thesamson1091]

Beautiful i 💘 love it

[@noelamadadi5731]

Ecuador 🇪🇨is beautiful waah

[@juancristobalcarrionhermid4262]

wow! great video man

[@Stricko]

Thanks mate!

[@noahcollins4052]

Great video I’m about to be there next month. What song is the the one that says “2000ft with no parachute” playing in the 6:40 time??? This helped me better plan my trip thank you!

[@Lc2000-Ec]

Saludos desde Ecuador

[@Stricko]

Gracias

[@michelleruiz1404]

A beauty!

[@auslifeandy]

unreal. so sick man. I did a lot of central and South America but never got to Ecuador. Sick video

[@kevinverkerk7689]

Great quality video!

[@nemosdiary8271]

keep posting more wildlife adventures,love from kolkata,india,come to north east india,arunachal,mizoram,manipur,nagaland,medghlaya,assam,western ghats,sikkim himalayas,andaman and nicobar islands,sunderban national parks,kashmir dachigam national park etc

[@usman8791]

Awesome

[@arianaballam]

wow!

[@ludwigschmidt8208]

Good Camera and colour grading

[@vhsdinosaurgo]

Bro that waterfall drop made me nervous for you!

[@Stricko]

Haha, it definitely made me nervous! Thanks for watching mate.

[@BonnysOneStepAhead]

Amazing video, the waterfall part is so gorgeous and dangerous...hats off for making such a video...I have subscribed u my friend, plz stay connected 👍👍👍

[@Stricko]

Thanks Bonny, I'm working on the Galapagos video now so should have that one done soon!

[@bobikurniawan6102]

I am from indonesia❤️

[@Ahlanis]

Wonderful 🥰💞💞

[@Eleeeen.]

Nice! ❤❤

[@Stricko]

Thanks 😊

[@sami7444]

3:25 i need the name of the song 🙏🙏

[@stephanieilling8546]

Incredible, wasnt the adventrures expensive? I will travel to Ecuador on 22.12.

[@Stricko]

Ecaudor is one of the cheapest countries in South America! The Galapagos is slightly more expensive though

[@SeekerFitness]

which waterfall was that. and which parts were in banos.

[@indiamalua5413]

Que treking esta bueno para hacer dos chicas por Ecuador?

[@Mondrsyy247]

Nice

[@surfreadjumpsleep]

looks fun. 9:17. What is wrong with this seal?

[@ephrem9789]

Beautiful video but the ads are a real deterrent

[@eazyeddy4899]

Love u

[@zabishaikh2455]

How much area amazon forest covers in Ecuador?

[@marivalle11]

la cuarta parte del Pais

[@zak6617]

Where was this first clip?

[@RoughRalph]

I envy you.. I'd love to also visit

[@roberthtapuy3796]

Hola 👋

[@gladysch6894]

Todos ser humana cuidemos nuestro planeta tierra ya que el calentamiento global está afectando el eco sistema, podemos , reciclar, limpiar ríos, lagunas, océanos, reforestar la tierra, cuidar los animales, etc.

[@kathywilson9257]

Could do without the loud music.

[@thismightbedolly]

Not voluntourism lol i recommend you look into the harm associated with volunteering for an afternoon in your vacation

[@dulcereal7943]

Thank you for bringing this up! It’s an important conversation to have especially as tourists, we need to sit down and really reflect on our privileges.

[@Lost1nTranslation]

Would you mind explaining why it is bad? Do they not want it?

[@mikec5054]

Better without the music

[@the_Carthaginian]

That's about money, not about the real Ecuador!!

[@daunyhernandez7499]

Any girl who wants to know ECUADOR

[@DiamanteSPK]

Nice video! But its not Quiro, its QuiTo. Please get it right lol

[@Stricko]

Where did I get it wrong?

[@DiamanteSPK]

@@Stricko when you pronounce it mate. 🙈🇪🇨

[@DiamanteSPK]

@Heidi K I was born and raised there (Guayaquil), so it does sound a bit annoying to hear it be mispronounced. But Listen I'm just being extra hahaha. I have also lived most of my life in the UK so our T's are pronounced a bit too much lol