Laguna de Cuicocha in Andean Highlands region of Ecuador.

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<p>The flourishing wildlife oasis of the Galapagos Islands makes up a fascinating part of Ecuador’s experience, but the mainland country also offers a unique opportunity for cultural exploration and uncovering an off-the-beaten-path destination. Consult our experts and explore how a custom Ecuador tour will be a trip to remember.</p>

The flourishing wildlife oasis of the Galapagos Islands makes up a fascinating...

The flourishing wildlife oasis of the Galapagos Islands makes up a fascinating part of Ecuador’s experience, but the mainland country also offers a unique opportunity for cultural exploration and uncovering an off-the-beaten-path destination. Consult our experts and explore how a custom Ecuador tour will be a trip to remember.

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Volcano in Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Spellbinding Volcano Tour of Ecuador

7 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $1,997

Embrace Ecuador's spellbinding Avenue of Volcanoes during this breathtaking handcrafted 7-day tour. Stand beneath pounding silver waterfalls within emerald forests, immerse yourselves in ancient Ecuadorian culture at hallowed Incan heritage sites, and admire the active volcanoes across the Andes Mountains. This unique tour of the splendors of Ecuador will have you creating lifelong memories that you will cherish forever.

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Chocó Cloud Forest, Ecuador

Diverse, multicultural, and naturally breathtaking, during your 10-day Ecuador adventure, you can find a South American country with many surfaces to discover as you explore Quito, the Galápagos Islands, and Chocó Cloud Forest. Visit the capital city’s historic landmarks on walking tours, the enchanting volcanic shores of islands on a yacht cruise, and the flourishing forest teeming with wildlife on adventurous excursions, as you enjoy the best of Ecuador.

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The Napo River in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Uncover the mysteries of the Amazon Rainforest and glide across the glimmering waters surrounding the Galápagos Islands on this dreamy 14-day adventure in Ecuador. Quito’s multicultural cityscape expresses generations of European, Moorish, and Incan influence, the Amazon’s forest teems with colorful and curious wildlife, and the Galápagos Islands are surreal volcanic landscapes surrounded by pristine blue waters for travelers to soak up on this extravagant expedition.

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Sundeck on the Luxury Yatch M/Y Kontiki Wayra
Luxury Coastal Cruise in Ecuador

8 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $10,459

Experience immersive wonder along pristine coastline and in inspiring nature during your exclusive eight-day Ecuador tour. Uncover the full splendor of the nation’s wealth of colorful flora, vibrant fauna, mouthwatering traditional cuisine, and welcoming cultural traditions as you sail the shoreline on a luxurious yacht. With naturalist guides, regional chefs, and the benefits of local knowledge, you can delight in the grandeur of Ecuador’s coastline like never before.

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Blue-footed boobies in the Galapagos in Ecuador
Best of Ecuador, Peru & the Galapagos Islands Tour

12 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $11,695

Natural beauty and cultural splendor will define your epic adventure during your 11-day best of Ecuador and Peru tour. The Galapagos Islands will brim with sea turtles while the ruins of Machu Pichu glint on the Andean Altiplano. The Sacred Valley’s lush slopes will lead to marvelous ruins while the glassy Pacific feature untouched marine life. From the ocean to the Andes, you will experience grandeur from Ecuador to Peru.

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The Galapagos in Ecuador. Photo courtesy: MY Kontiki Wayra
The Grand Galapagos Honeymoon & Yacht Cruise

13 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $12,670

Walk hand in hand through a mystical outdoor playground with this handcrafted Ecuador and Galapagos honeymoon with yacht cruise. Enjoy near-exclusive access to indigenous forests, resplendent Pacific islands, and exotic volcanic worlds. A wildlife realm engulfs the adventure, meaning there are no regrets if you decide to watch it unfold from your 5-star rooms. Just step outside to be amongst basking sea lions, soaring condors, mating seabirds, and the evocative delights of an evolutionary world.

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Sea lions cuddling on a beach in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Luxury Tour of Galapagos Islands & Ecuador

13 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $12,670

Experience true decadence in this luxury tour of Galapagos Islands and Ecuador, combining eight days on onboard your beautiful cruise ship with the country's finest hotel and hacienda. Explore the mystical beauty of the archipelago, getting intimate with strange endemic creatures and a dramatic marine world. Then lounge on a luxury deck and revel in the elegance of the cruise. You'll also explore ancient Quito from a historic hotel and complete the trip in the opulent home of two former Ecuadorian presidents.

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View of Cuicocha Crater Lake at Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve.
Best of Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Tour

12 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $11,695

Natural and cultural history dance across Ecuador, where endemic Galapagos wildlife mixes with the enchantment of haciendas and heritage cities. Combining the iconic treasures, this best of Ecuador and Galapagos Islands tour wraps Quito and Imbabura around a luxury Galapagos cruise aboard a beautiful yacht. Blue-footed birds, golden churches, inquisitive seals, presidential haciendas, and orange iguanas standing on lava flows will all be on display during these 12 days that blend the unforgettable wonders of both Ecuador and Galapagos.

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Luxury yacht in the bay a San Cristobol, Galapagos

VIP Galapagos Small Boat Tour: Cruising in Luxury

16 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $15,595

Indulge in the solitude and adventure of the Pacific as you enter the mystical natural realm of the Galapagos. You'll explore the archipelago in unrivaled luxury with over two weeks of cruising on a sublime motor yacht. Connect all the remote corners of the archipelago, from red beaches filled with sea lions to millions of seabirds nesting on volcanic cliffs. Luxuriate in the untamed bliss of a small boat Galapagos tour that reveals the islands' incredible wildlife.

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Scuba diving with wales in the Galapagos, Ecuador
Multisport Outdoors Adventure in Ecuador and Galapagos Tour

12 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $11,695

Ecuador's jaw-dropping landscapes provide a haven for outdoor adventure. Of the many tours in Galapagos, this itinerary is geared for active explorers. Kayak with sea lions, hike active volcanic craters, horse ride through green wilderness, snorkel into a mystical Galapagos world, and share your journeys with incredible wildlife. Split across mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos, as this multisport adventure tour in Galapagos takes you through the country's unique ecosystems. The trails are devoid of people, but the surreal natural life offers an indelible contrast to rugged landscapes.

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Giant tortoise crossing a dirt road through the jungle trees in the Galapagos, Ecuador
Exclusive Land Based Tour of Galapagos Islands

12 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $11,695

The Central Galapagos Islands revel in their intimacy and authenticity, a series of sites symbolizing the dramatic beauty of the entire archipelago. From your base at a luxuriant eco hotel you enjoy 12 days exploring the eclectic sites, taking daily yacht and land excursions to see remarkable wildlife. This exciting venture offers an exclusive land based tour of Galapagos Islands without being on a cruise. Complete the itinerary by marveling at the cloud forest of Mindo and the heritage of ancient Quito.

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Sea lions basking on the beach, Galapagos, Ecuador
Galapagos Tour for Solo Travelers: Island Hopping & Cruise

11 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $10,720

On the Galapagos Islands, you're never alone. Sea lions bask on the beaches, seabirds nest in the thousands, and giant tortoises cover the walking trail. Combining two distinct itineraries, this Galapagos tour for solo travelers offers a tailored blend of everything the archipelago can offer an individual adventurer. You'll island hop and enjoy outdoor adventures with the wildlife, then join a 5-day small-group cruise through the remote eastern islands, immersing yourself in the portraits of natural evolution.

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Nature & Wildlife of Ecuador and Galapagos Tour

11 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $10,720

In Ecuador and the Galapagos little is like anything you've seen before. Welcome to a natural world with no parallel, a place where birds have red feet and adjacent islands have their own endemic species. Spend four days marveling at the idiosyncratic world of Ecuador's volcanoes and forests. Then a 7-day Galapagos tour on a luxury cruise, immerses you in the surreal and sublime, taking you to locations that epitomize evolution and diversity. This is the natural world at its most unique and resplendent.

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A Perfect Family Vacation to Galapagos Islands

10 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $11,045

Natural history is alive in the Galapagos on this 10-day family adventure. Mystical landscapes are explored, unique wildlife is encountered, and a variety of activities allow the family to explore their own piece of the archipelago. This family vacation trip to Galapagos Islands is handcrafted and combines a traditional cruise with time discovering the Andes. Snorkel with penguins, sunbathe beside sea lions, hike volcanic history, and discover a breathtaking world.

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Ecuador's Haciendas & Galapagos Tour for Senior Travelers

14 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $13,645

Ecuador's charms softly cascade from Andean peaks to surreal islands, as this handcrafted Ecuador and Galapagos tour for senior travelers takes you on a journey of natural wonder and cultural intrigue. Enjoy six days of elegance on the mainland: haciendas, cloud forests, bird watching, colonial cities, colorful markets, and cute villages. Then, a 7-day luxury cruise unveils the intimate mystique of the Galapagos Islands, providing easy excursions to some of nature's most resplendent wildlife sites.

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Private Small Group Tours to Galapagos & Ecuador

13 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $12,670

Escape into the sublime natural realm of the Galapagos and enjoy near-exclusive access to its majestic world. Hopping red-footed boobies, endemic waved albatross, giant tortoises, curious sea lions, colorful marine worlds... your 13-day Galapagos and Ecuador tour for private small groups unveils the poetic wonder of the islands and the exemplars of evolution. Before following Darwin's footsteps, you indulge in the resplendent bliss of the Andes and Ecuador's ancient cities.

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Bird Watchers Tour of Galapagos and Ecuador

13 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $12,670

Over 1,600 different birds flutter across Ecuador's sublime landscapes, the country's unusual ecosystems creating a haven for the endemic and endangered. This handcrafted bird watching tour of Galapagos and Ecuador blends the fabulous range of colors, habitats, and mating displays, from the waved albatross to sword-billed hummingbirds and the Andean cock-of-the-rock. You spend seven days in the Andean cloud forest then five days on the Galapagos, with every day exploring a series of birding sites. If interested in adding additional unique experiences to your custom itinerary, consider perusing the Ecuador and Galapagos page for more trip ideas to Galapagos.

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The Ultimate Culinary Tour of Ecuador: Indigenous Recipes to World Class Gourmet

14 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $6,365

Ecuador's patchwork of cultures and habitats provide a surprising gastronomic journey. With culinary experiences as a focus, this culinary tour of Ecuador connects the major highlights of the mainland, from chocolate farms in the forest to city street food tours and ceviche along the coast. Gourmet delights in colonial towns, bush tucker in the Amazon, guinea pig in enchanting highlands... these 14 days reveal the eclecticism of both Ecuador and its extraordinary cuisine.

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Travel Tips for Your Ecuador Trip
When is the best time to visit Ecuador?

Surprisingly, the best time to visit Ecuador for a coastal trip or Galapagos cruise is during the rainy season months from December to May.

Ecuador’s rainy season brings pleasant warm temperatures, and while showers are frequent, they do not last long. The waters are also calmer during these months, allowing travelers to enjoy snorkeling and watersports.

While the rainy season is a popular time to visit the coast, the cooler dry season, from June through November, is excellent for hiking. When you go will depend on what you wish to do, and our guide on the best time to visit Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands can help you find the right time for your trip.

Where should I visit in Ecuador?

From the Andean city of Quito to the famous Galapagos Islands like Santa Cruz and the lush Amazon Rainforest, there is a wide variety of destinations to explore on your trip to Ecuador. Here are some of the best places to visit in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands:

  • Quito: Nestled high in the majestic Andes, Quito is an exquisite Ecuadorian city that effortlessly combines towering peaks, lush greenery, modernity, and timeless architectural wonders. Known for its vibrant culture, Quito delights visitors with bustling marketplaces, tantalizing glimpses of shamanic healers, skilled traditional hatmakers, and enchanting cobblestone lanes.
  • Santa Cruz Island: Santa Cruz Island stands out with its unique environment and abundant natural wonders. Discover the island's dynamic and immersive beauty, from the colossal lava craters to the breathtaking expanse of pristine white sands and crystal-clear waters.
  • The Amazon Rainforest: Ecuador's Amazon rainforest is a one-of-a-kind destination for nature lovers. Filled with astounding biodiversity and untouched wilderness, you can venture deep into the lush green jungle to see exotic birds and follow the calls of howler monkeys.
What should I do in Ecuador?

Discover Ecuador’s diversity of wildlife and landscapes on trips that highlight the natural beauty. You can snorkel crystal clear waters, cruise around the Galapagos Islands, and admire the country’s rich culture. These are a few of the top things to do in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands:

  • Search for unique wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest or along the coastline
  • Explore Ecuadorian flavors on a local food tour or gourmet cooking class
  • Hike or walk across the sweeping landscapes to discover diverse ecosystems
  • Set sail across the Galapagos Islands on a private charter
  • Snorkel or scuba dive to see magnificent marine life beneath the water’s surface
What is Ecuador known for?

Home to an array of unique wildlife inhabiting the Amazon Rainforest and the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is famous for being one of the world’s most biodiverse destinations and a sensational place for luxury cruises. You can search for endemic animals and birds on tours of the rainforest or retreat to the Galapagos Islands' best beaches on luxurious cruises from mainland Ecuador.

Is Ecuador safe?

Ecuador is a safe destination to travel to.

Trips to mainland Ecuador take you to popular tourist destinations that are safe for travelers. We recommend staying vigilant in busy areas as, though uncommon, pickpocketing and petty crime can occur. Luxury cruises around the Galapagos Islands are very safe and led by experienced captains and crews.

Where are the Galapagos Islands?

The Galapagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago off Ecuador’s coast in the Pacific Ocean. You can get to the islands by luxurious private charter and enjoy Galapagos Islands vacations in style.

What are your most popular Ecuador itineraries?

Showcasing the highlights of the mainland or the gorgeous Galapagos Islands, the best Ecuador itinerary combines wildlife adventure with coastal relaxation. Here is a selection of our most popular itineraries with excellent routing for your trip:

Our 14-Day Adventure in the Ecuador Amazon Rainforest & Across the Galápagos Islands highlights the incredible biodiversity of the famous rainforest and archipelago.

What else should I know about how to plan a trip to Ecuador?

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