Our Ecuador holidays & tours
Ecuador is home to some of the world’s great natural treasures – the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains, and, most precious of all, the Galapagos Islands. But with great treasures comes a great responsibility, and that’s where our holidays come in. They operate under the watchful eye of naturalists and local guides, and answer to the local communities in which they are based. So, you can summit Cotopaxi, take on the Amazon, and plunge down river rapids – leaving only a light footprint (or an excited gasp) in your wake. Our Galapagos holidays do everything they can to protect the islands’ biodiversity, donating to conservation trusts, hiring professional naturalists, and following all wildlife-watching protocols.
Our top Ecuador holidays
Ecuador & Galapagos tailor made tour
From
£6800 to £7900
23 days
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Private in-depth tour of Ecuador and The Galapagos
Tailor made
Galapagos cruises
From
£2636
8 days
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Cruise the Galapagos Islands on sailing boats and yachts
Tailor made
Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos adventure holiday
From
£5500 to £6900
23 days
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-Your private adventure from Machu Picchu to the Galapagos
Tailor made
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Ecuador & Galapagos active adventure holiday
From
£3950 to £4800
15 days
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Hike, bike and kayak through Ecuador & the Galapagos
Tailor made
Galapagos luxury nature cruise
From
£3900 to £5900
10 days
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Boutique expedition cruise around the Galapagos Islands
Tailor made
Ecuador self drive holiday, 14 days
From
US $3306
14 days
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Discover the beauty of Ecuador with our self-drive tour
Tailor made
Galapagos cruise holiday
From
£4296 to £5929
10 days
ex flights
Discover rich marine life, abundant bird colonies and stunning landscapes
Small group2024: 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 2025: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 1 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Tailor made
Galapagos land based adventure holiday
From
£2614 to £3384
10 days
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Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater
Small groupTwo or three departure dates each week
About our Ecuador holidays
Rainforests in Ecuador
Ecuador’s rainforests hold their wildlife close – shadows flitting between trees, half-glimpsed under dark canopies, or, in the case of howler monkeys, heard long before it is seen. It's on our holidays that you'll have the best chance of seeing elusive wildlife, because we use local guides and have you staying with indigenous communities, where lodges have been built for the express purpose of wildlife monitoring. Alternatively, why not visit an animal rescue centre on one of our trips? Here you'll see rare wildlife up close, whilst also supporting conservation efforts.
Galįpagos Islands
On our holidays we make sure you’re travelling with people who have the Galapagos Islands' best interests at heart. You might travel on a locally owned and operated small boat, or if you opt for a land based holiday (great for families), stay in a family-run guest house, and visit the hometowns of your guides. The wildlife of the Galapagos Islands may not be amazingly large, or fierce, but nowhere else in the world is it so fearless of humans. Visitors rarely need a zoom lens; even if you’re trying to follow distance guidelines, the wildlife won’t. The giant tortoises, penguins, marine iguanas and red-footed boobies – as well as the Galapagos residents – all depend on tourism being run sustainably – which is where our trips come in.
Taking the family
Giant tortoises lumbering past your toes, and penguins flocking to your feet – the wildlife finds you in the Galapagos. On the mainland, kids will have the run of the cloud forests, hiking, rafting and canyoning, in quieter moments they can learn how to make their own chocolate. Our Ecuador family holidays combine hacienda stays serving homegrown lunches with a spell on a laidback tropical beach; or take you to Otavalo, where you can support artisans and return with beautiful souvenirs.
Cotopaxi National Park
Mount Cotopaxi is one of the world’s tallest active volcanoes, rising dramatically from flat terrain, its snow-capped, smouldering cone a temptation for intrepid hikers. Going with a local guide is compulsory, but highly rewarding, too, as our hiking holidays prove. Summit attempts depart from a refuge at midnight, and, though you don’t need mountaineering skills, you’ll need to be physically fit for our trips. For those not so enamoured of scaling an active volcano, there are plenty of other less demanding hikes in the park.
Types of tours & holidays in Ecuador
Our small group holidays in Ecuador remove the stress of trip planning, ensure you make the most of your time, and provide guides who can make sure you acquainted with local customs. If you’d prefer a little more flexibility in your arrangements – whether in travel dates, types of accommodation, or shaping the itinerary – our tailor made holidays showcase a variety of experiences, from the Andes to the Galapagos Islands. Of course, our wildlife holidays are Galapagos bound. There is a range of land-based or small ship cruise trips available, depending on your preferences.
[Rainforests: Marco Marques]
[Galįpagos Islands: Caroline Ebinger]
[Family holidays: NAParish]
[Cotopaxi National Park: Bryant Stiven Salazar Aguirre]
[Types of holidays: Didrik Johnck]
