What Are the Top Destinations in Ecuador?

Ecuador tours offer a lot of variety on a small area with a beautiful capital, tropical rainforests, sparkling waterfalls, hot springs, volcanoes and the unique Galapagos Islands.

Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in Ecuador.

The Galapagos Islands have no equivalent in the world. The volcanic islands are located 1000 kms west of Ecuador - with nothing in between. This distance made it possible and necessary for all animal life to adjust to the harsh conditions on the islands. Charles Darwin used this for his evolution theory (that conflicted with Adam and Eve...). Because of the distance people did not know about the islands and regular visits only exists for a few hundred years... a very short time in nature´s history. Animals are not afraid of humans and just sit there... a strange experience!

Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador, it's main port and a gateway to the Galapagos, by air and by ship.

Quito is the old capital of Ecuador and a very pleasant place for tourists. There is lots to see and do, including people watching and local markets. Quito was one of the very first cities to be on the UNESCO heritage list!

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We have 1 tour operators that conduct 3 group tours and private tours in Ecuador with duration 7 - 10 days and rates starting at USD 2,665.

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Google Map: Galapagos Essentials
From/To
Quito (Round Trip)
Countries
Ecuador
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tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Safari

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Galapagos Uncovered (10 days)
Duration
7 days
Starting at
USD 2,665
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Starting at

USD 2,665

7 days
Next Departure
05-Jun-2027
19-Jun-2027
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Google Map: Best of the Galapagos
From/To
Quito (Round Trip)
Countries
Ecuador
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Kayaktour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Safari
Duration
7 days
Starting at
USD 3,110
Operator

Starting at

USD 3,110

7 days
Next Departure
06-Jun-2027
20-Jun-2027
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