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.

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!

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.

Baños de Agua Santa (aka Baños) is a major tourist center in eastern Ecuador. It is known as the "Gateway to the Amazon," as it is the last city still before reaching the jungle in the Amazon River basin.

Cotopaxi is a volcano in the heart of Ecuador. At almost 5900 m is one of the highest in the world. You may see alpacas and other camels here.

Otavalo is known for the colourful market with local people and lots of souvenirs. Be aware of pickpockets!

Cuenca is a pleasant little city, just south of the volcanos. The cathedral is beautiful. It is also nice to see the laundry all spread out near the river.

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Google Map: Essential Quito and Galapagos
From/To
Quito ⇒ Galapagos Islands
Countries
Ecuador
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Walking
Duration
6 days
Starting at
USD 1,259
Operator

Starting at

USD 1,259

6 days
Next Departure
16-Mar-2027
Details
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Google Map: Best Of Ecuador
From/To
Quito (Round Trip)
Countries
Ecuador
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Walkingtour category: Nature

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Best of Ecuador and Galapagos Islands (12 days)
Duration
9 days
Starting at
USD 1,837
Operator

Starting at

USD 1,837

9 days
Next Departure
10-Mar-2027
Details
 
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Google Map: Picturesque Solo Ecuador Tour
From/To
Quito (Round Trip)
Countries
Ecuador
Participants
Singles Tours
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Walkingtour category: Nature
Duration
9 days
Starting at
USD 2,152
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,152

9 days
Next Departure
10-Mar-2027
Details
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Google Map: Highlights Of Quito And Galapagos Islands
From/To
Quito (Round Trip)
Countries
Ecuador
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Nature
Duration
7 days
Starting at
USD 2,362
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,362

7 days
Next Departure
17-Mar-2027
Details
 
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Google Map: Essential Ecuador And Peru
From/To
Quito ⇒ Cusco
Countries (2)
Ecuador, Peru
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Fishingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guidetour category: Traintour category: Safari
Duration
11 days
Starting at
USD 3,254
Operator

Starting at

USD 3,254

11 days
Next Departure
02-Mar-2027
Details
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Google Map: Highlights of Quito and Galapagos Cruise
From/To
Quito (Round Trip)
Countries
Ecuador
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Safari
Duration
7 days
Starting at
USD 3,779
Operator

Starting at

USD 3,779

7 days
Next Departure
17-Mar-2027
Details
 
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Google Map: Best of Ecuador and Galapagos Cruise
From/To
Quito (Round Trip)
Countries
Ecuador
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Safari
Duration
12 days
Starting at
USD 3,832
Operator

Starting at

USD 3,832

12 days
Next Departure
10-Mar-2027
Details
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Google Map: Highlights Of Ecuador And Peru
From/To
Quito ⇒ Lima
Countries (2)
Ecuador, Peru
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Train
Duration
13 days
Starting at
USD 3,884
Operator

Starting at

USD 3,884

13 days
Next Departure
17-Mar-2027
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Google Map: Picturesque Solo Ecuador and Peru Tour
From/To
Quito ⇒ Cusco
Countries (2)
Ecuador, Peru
Participants
Singles Tours
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Fishingtour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guidetour category: Traintour category: Safari
Duration
11 days
Starting at
USD 4,199
Operator

Starting at

USD 4,199

11 days
Next Departure
02-Mar-2027
Details
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Google Map: Machu Picchu & Galapagos Wonders
From/To
Lima ⇒ Quito
Countries (2)
Ecuador, Peru
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Cookingtour category: Traintour category: Safari
Duration
14 days
Starting at
USD 8,699
Operator

Starting at

USD 8,699

14 days
Next Departure
15-Mar-20274+
Details
 
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