Antoine
Of Breton, Norman and German origin, Antoine began his language studies in Brittany in 2003, at the University of Rennes 2. He then enrolled in a 2 year program specialized in the leisure, environment, sport, and tourism industries (University of Valence, LEST). He then obtained a Master degree in economics and tourism at the University of Chambéry (IMUS).
After meeting Laetitia at university, Antoine undertook his professional career in Mozambique —where he stayed several months. It was there that he learned the receptive travel agency tourism fundamentals —organizing diving and safari travels.
Together with Laetitia, they decided to fly to Quito —Ecuador, soon after. There, they both started working as travel agents in different receptive travel agencies. It gave them the opportunity to getting to know Ecuador & Galápagos as professionals as well as travelers themselves.
From this dual experience, they specialized in custom-made travels and tours and created today’s ITK Voyage Ecuador & Galápagos Travel Agency. Which has become, nowadays, one of the leading travel agencies in Ecuador’s four main regions: the Amazon rainforest, the Galápagos, the Andes, and the Pacific coast of Ecuador.
Antoine, what are your hobbies ?
“I love football, cycling, and sports in general. But what I particularly enjoy doing are those activities done in nature, such as trekking, climbing, glacier, ascents, and so on. My other passion is traveling, discovering new cultures, and beautiful landscapes!“
What do you like to do in your free time?
“Enjoy my family, go trekking with friends, run, listen to music and watch ‘Le tour de France’ in July.”
Which region of Ecuador do you like the most?
“To me, definitively the Andes! Why the Andes? Because of all the opportunities it has to offer in terms of outside activities and sport. Outdoor sport is really my thing! And, well, also because it’s a calm naturl human-free area. It just feels so free and good up there. And then comes the Galápagos Islands of course! I just love them as much as the Andes. Not for the sport that much, but for diving and the nature itself. Such a rich and unique wildlife… It’s just another world!“
Antoine Grouazel – Manager & Cofounder
ITK Voyage Ecuador & Galápagos
Since 2009