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Inland & Amazon

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

It’s quite poetic that Ecuador is the centre of this big, beautiful planet of ours. In so few kilometres, the peaks of the Andes, the jungles of th...

Quito Day Tour: Otavalo Market (full day)

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

This full-day excursion is the perfect way to experience the charm of Ecuador’s Otavalo Market. Stop in Cayambre on the way to the market and...

Galápagos — North, West & Central Islands aboard the Yolita

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

The Galápagos Islands all have one thing in common: beautiful landscapes and incredible wildlife. (Okay, that’s technically two things, but you get...

Galápagos — North, Central & South Islands aboard the Estrella del Mar

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Cruise aboard the comfortable Estrella as you cast your net around the southern islands of the Galápagos. Meet marine iguanas on Santa Fé and blue-...

Galápagos — South & Central Islands aboard the Estrella del Mar

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Hop aboard the Estrella and spend five days travelling through the southern and central Galápagos Islands, witnessing firsthand what makes this des...

Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Monserrat

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

There’s simply no better place to appreciate the magic of this precious little blue planet of ours than the Galápagos Islands. Join us aboard the r...

Active Ecuador & Peru

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Speed is the watchword for this high-adrenaline active tour around Ecuador and Peru. Across sixteen action-packed days, you’ll bike near Cotopaxi (...

Local Living Ecuador—Amazon Jungle

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

The Amazon Rainforest is so full of life; embrace it for yourself during a week unlike any other. From Quito, you’ll travel to your new home in the...

Galápagos — West, Central & East Islands aboard the Estrella del Mar

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Climb aboard the comfortable Estrella for seven nights of in-depth exploration of the Galápagos, including the less visited western islands. You...

Ecuador Beaches & Coastal Adventure

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Head to the coast for a seven-day Ecuadorian exploration of culture, wildlife, and natural wonders. Learn about the port city of Manta’s loca...

Avenue of the Volcanoes Independent Adventure

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

From the outdoor playground of Baños to the bustling lanes of the Otavalo market, get an introduction to the culture, history, and spectacular scen...

Galápagos — West & Central Islands aboard the Monserrat

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Picture it: the Galápagos, viewed from the deck of the comfortable Monserrat as she cuts through blue waters bound for another island paradise load...

Galápagos – Central and East Islands aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Once you visit these isolated Galápagos Islands that teem with an incredible diversity of marine and animal life, you’ll understand what make...

Galapagos — West & Central Islands Photography Tour

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Picture it: the Galápagos, viewed from the deck of the comfortable Monserrat as she cuts through blue waters bound for another island paradise load...

Galápagos Island Hopping with Quito

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

We know the dilemma: you want to maximize your time exploring the Galápagos Islands, and that includes making it as easy as possible to get to and ...

Galápagos — Central Islands aboard the Xavier III

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend seven nights exploring the incredib...

Galápagos — Central Islands aboard the Xavier III

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend four nights exploring the incredibl...

Galápagos — West & Central Islands aboard the Eden

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Get up close and personal with an incredible array of animal species on this 8-day tour that hits the central, and west islands of the Galápagos. A...

Ecuador and Galápagos Explorer

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

If you’re short on time but still want to experience the awe-inspiring majesty of hot springs and volcanos and the natural wonders of the Gal...

Cloud Forest Independent Adventure

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

Head for the clouds – cloud forest, that is. Experience it from your lodge in the middle of the Mindo forest, sitting at a comfortable 1200m in alt...

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