Ecuador Tours & Trips 2020
186 trips to Ecuador tours from 131 tour companies. 3,418 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.
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Travel Style
Travel Style
Relaxed A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full on For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Mixed You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Trip Type
Trip Type
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided / Independent Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Vacation / Holiday Package Similar to a self guided tour, this usually involves a home base, such as a hotel or resort, with packaged activities and day tours as a part of the stay.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Itinerary Focus
Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
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Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Solo Friendly
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Ecuador: Amazon Jungle Sacha Lodge Short Break
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
4 days
$ 589 / day
$ 2,755
From :
$ 2,897
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Mixed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- This trip takes you to the heart of Ecuador's Amazon Basin. Set in the remote rainforest, Sacha Lodge is a haven for nature lovers, birdwatchers, scientists and adventure seekers
- Caiman, otters, sloths, hoatzin, monkeys, capybaras, anacondas... the Amazon is home to some of the most diverse wildlife on Earth
- As well as comfortable accommodation and luxurious meals, your expert guides will enhance your experience with their unique knowledge of the Amazon
- Explore the rainforest on various jungle treks, canopy walks and dugout canoe safaris, or relax in a hammock at the lodge. It's up to you to customise how active you'd like this trip to be
Quito, Ecuador
Highlights of Ecuador & Peru
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
28 days
$ 147 / day
$ 4,115
From :
$ 5,761
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Mixed
Physical Level :
Full day hiking or trekking over medium to long distances. Moderate expectation of physical fitness.
Strenuous
Lodging Level :
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Basic (2*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Take a guided hike through the Amazon Rainforest and sample fresh fruit, tree worms and chocolate made from scratch in an indigenous farming community.
- See the enigmatic Nazca Lines, giant images etched into the desert that experts believe are more than 2000 years old.
- Choose to trek the classic Inca Trail, the Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route to reach the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu.
- Watch the morning routine of the predatory Andean condor – the world’s largest flying bird – as they dive and glide in the dramatic depths of Colca Canyon.
- Tour the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca and learn about their ingenious design and life on the water during a homestay in an Uros community.
Aguas Calientes, Arequipa, Cuenca, Cusco, Inca Trail, La Paz, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca, Ollantaytambo, Puno, Quito, San Francisco, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru
Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (Grand Quee ...
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6 days
$ 653 / day
$ 3,915
From :
$ 5,285
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Mixed
Physical Level :
Regular walking or cycling over moderately long, hilly, or bumpy distances. Some public transport or utility vehicles such as safari jeeps.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- As you board your vessel – the m/y grand queen beatriz – and follow in the footsteps of charles darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
- Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
- Sea lions and iguanas await you at plaza sur and santa fe, whilst in san cristobal you meet the grand-daddy of the galapagos – the giant tortoise.
- A hike on bartolome offers panoramic views across some of the other islands, showcasing the dramatic volcanic landscape. this is indeed the galapagos journey with something for everyone.
- With included return flights from the country's highland capital, quito, why not consider extending your stay and seeing the best to offer in ecuador?
Darwin, Galapagos, Isla Santiago, Quito, Santiago, San Cristobal, Ecuador
Ecuador & Galapagos Island Hopping
9 days
$ 478 / day
$ 4,299
From :
$ 10,047
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Mixed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Enjoy the full excursion on Galapagos Island Hopping
- Explore The Equator and experience the Intiñan Museum
- Visit the old town and see the Church of San Francisco
- Stay at Finch Bay Hotel (Galapagos), one of National Geographic’s “Unique Lodges of the Wor
- Explore the highlands of the Santa Cruz
Galapagos, Quito, Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Island Hopping
15 days
$ 380 / day
$ 5,699
From :
$ 7,010
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Mixed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore Sacred Valley has amazing landscapes of fertile land
- Machu Picchu
- Visit the bustling and colorful Indian market where many beautiful crafts are traded.
- Galapagos Island Hopping
- Explore Lima, known as the City of Kings
- Visit Cuzco is a vibrant town, dotted with archaeological sites
- See the Church of San Francisco at Lima
- Plaza de Armas (Lima)
- Drive to The equator and surrounded by ice-capped volcanoes
- Visit Church of San Francisco (Quito)
- Stay at Finch Bay Hotel (Galapagos), one of National Geographic’s “Unique Lodges of the World”
Cusco, Galapagos, Lima, Machu Picchu, Quito, Sacred Valley, Santa Cruz Island, Trieste, Urubamba, Peru
Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands
15 days
$ 505 / day
$ 7,569
From :
$ 8,695
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Mixed
Physical Level :
Full day hiking or trekking over medium to long distances. Moderate expectation of physical fitness.
Strenuous
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Master two of South America’s classics, ceviche and pisco sours, at an interactive cooking class.
- Indulge at a farm-to-table meal in a local community.
- Discover centuries-old Andean textile methods in the Peruvian Andes.
- Wind through the Andes to Machu Picchu in a domed train.
- Stand tall in the “Middle of the World” at the Equatorial Line Monument and Museum.
- Embark on a 5-day cruise of the Galápagos Islands with a naturalist guide.
- Explore the fabled ruins of Machu Picchu.
- Be awestruck by giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Lima, Quito
Highlights of Peru with Me to We
12 days
$ 419 / day
$ 5,131
From :
$ 6,188
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- CITY TOUR in Lima, Cusco
- VISIT the outdoor market at Pisac, the ruins at Ollantaytambo, two visits to the 15th century fortress of Machu Picchu, historic Sacsayhuaman, the Larco Museum in Lima
- SCENIC DRIVE through the Sacred Valley, in Peru's Andean highlands
- ICONIC TRAIN journey aboard the Vistadome train
Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Ecuador, Peru
South America Revealed with Me to We
20 days
$ 419 / day
$ 8,389
From :
$ 10,318
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- CITY TOUR in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Lima, Cusco
- SEE the Teatro Colon, Copacabana Beach, the Casa Rosada
- VISIT Sugarloaf Mountain, the Christ the Redeemer statue, Iguassu Falls, Pisac, Ollantaytambo ruins, Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, the Larco Museum
Buenos Aires, Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru
Highlights of Spain and Portugal
13 days
$ 223 / day
$ 2,950
From :
$ 3,561
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- ORIENTATION of Valencia, Cádiz and Salamanca
- VISIT the Alhambra Palace in Granada, the Cathedral Mosque in Córdoba, Seville Cathedral, the Cathedral of Évora, the Hieronomyte Monastery in Lisbon, the Shrine at Fátima, Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Santo Tomé and the Synagogue in Toledo
- VIEW the Hanging Houses of Cuenca, the Towers of Serrano and Quart, the City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia and the Cave Houses of Guadix
Córdoba, Cuenca, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Salamanca, Seville, Valencia, Portugal, Spain
Highlights of Spain and Portugal
13 days
$ 169 / day
$ 2,195
From :
$ 2,700
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- CITY TOUR in Córdoba, Seville, Lisbon, Toledo and Madrid
- ORIENTATION of Valencia, Cádiz, the Algarve Region and Salamanca
- VISIT the Alhambra Palace in Granada, the Cathedral Mosque in Córdoba, Seville Cathedral, the Hieronomyte Monastery in Lisbon, the Shrine at Fátima, Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Santo Tomé and the Synagogue in Toledo
- VIEW the Hanging Houses of Cuenca, the Towers of Serrano and Quart, the City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia and the Cave Houses of Guadix
Algarve, Córdoba, Cuenca, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Salamanca, Seville, Valencia, Portugal, Spain
Highlights of Spain and Portugal
13 days
$ 223 / day
$ 2,895
From :
$ 3,561
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- ORIENTATION of Valencia, Cádiz and Salamanca
- VISIT the Alhambra Palace in Granada, the Cathedral Mosque in Córdoba, Seville Cathedral, the Cathedral of Évora, the Hieronomyte Monastery in Lisbon, the Shrine at Fátima, Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Santo Tomé and the Synagogue in Toledo
- VIEW the Hanging Houses of Cuenca, the Towers of Serrano and Quart, the City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia and the Cave Houses of Guadix
Córdoba, Cuenca, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Salamanca, Seville, Valencia, Portugal, Spain
Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands featurin ...
15 days
$ 400 / day
$ 5,999
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Full day hiking or trekking over medium to long distances. Moderate expectation of physical fitness.
Strenuous
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Master two of South America’s classics, ceviche and pisco sours, at an interactive cooking class.
- Indulge in a farm-to-table meal in a local community.
- Discover centuries-old Andean textile methods in the Peruvian Andes.
- Wind through the Andes to Machu Picchu in a domed train.
- Stand tall in the “Middle of the World” at the Equatorial Line Monument and Museum.
- Explore the fabled ruins of Machu Picchu.
- Meet giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
- On a private, yacht, embark on a 3-night cruise of the Galápagos Islands with a naturalist guide.
Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Lima, Quito
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Wonders featuring a ...
15 days
$ 461 / day
$ 6,919
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Full day hiking or trekking over medium to long distances. Moderate expectation of physical fitness.
Strenuous
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Master two of South America’s classics, ceviche and pisco sours, at an interactive cooking class.
- Indulge in a farm-to-table meal in a local community.
- Discover centuries-old Andean textile methods in the Peruvian Andes.
- Wind through the Andes to Machu Picchu in a domed train.
- Stand tall in the “Middle of the World” at the Equatorial Line Monument and Museum.
- On a private yacht, embark on a 4-night cruise of the Galápagos Islands with a naturalist guide.
- Explore the fabled ruins of Machu Picchu.
- Meet giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Lima, Quito
Galapagos Discovery
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
9 days
$ 229 / day
$ 2,155
From :
$ 2,890
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Mixed
Physical Level :
Regular walking or cycling over moderately long, hilly, or bumpy distances. Some public transport or utility vehicles such as safari jeeps.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Basic (2*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Get your blood pumping as you scale Sierra Negra Volcano during an epic hike, then cool off with a swim in the perfect waters of Isla Isabela’s beaches.
- Many come to Isla Santa Cruz just for the giant tortoises. Get up close and personal with these enormous animals as they drag themselves through the sand.
- Learn about the unique habits of the marine iguana. This dinosaur-like little creature has an iridescent sheen and is only found on the Galapagos Islands.
- Birdwatching at the Galapagos is quite an experience. Watch the aerobatic routines of blue-footed boobies and the death defying stunts of the frigate birds as they whizz through the air.
- This Lonely Planet Experience combines plenty of must-try activities and islands with generous mounts of free time, so you can explore the Galapagos at your own pace.
Galapagos, Isabela Island, San Cristobal, Quito, Otavalo, Ecuador
Best of Galapagos
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
10 days
$ 293 / day
$ 3,420
From :
$ 3,961
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Full on
Physical Level :
Regular walking or cycling over moderately long, hilly, or bumpy distances. Some public transport or utility vehicles such as safari jeeps.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Get acquainted with the beautiful churches and graceful boulevards of Quito, Ecuador's capital
- The Galapagos Islands played a profound role in forming Charles Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection. Explore the islands on this in-depth adventure, coming face-to-face with some of the most extraordinary wildlife on earth
- Get your blood pumping as you scale a volcano on Isabela Island, get up close and personal with giant tortoises on Santa Cruz Island. These nearly extinct creatures are one of the greatest drawcards to the Galapagos
- This is a land based Galapagos trip, we use locally owned hotels on the islands. On this trip you will have more opportunities to interact with the locals as opposed to staying on a boat.
Galapagos, Darwin, Cotopaxi, Guayaquil, Otavalo, Quito, San Cristobal, Ecuador
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Top Ecuador Experiences and Attractions
Top Ecuador Experiences
Taking a cruise to the Galapagos Islands
Horseback riding through Ecuador’s scenic trails
Learning more about unique Galapagos wildlife at the Giant Tortoise Reserve.
Hiking in the Andes Mountains
Exploring the Amazon Jungle
Visiting the colorful city of Quito and shopping in amazing markets
Learning about Ecuador’s fascinating culture
Ecuador Trip Reviews
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186 trips from 131 tour companies with 3,418 reviews
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