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Budget Travel shows you the world without the luxury or the cost
When you choose for budget travel, you understand that the accommodation and transportation during your tour may not be top. It may include basic hotels, hostels and campsites. It may be a lot more adventurous than luxurious, at a more affordable rate.
Top Destinations in Ecuador.
Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in Ecuador. Click on the city for more details of the destination.
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!
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.
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.
Otavalo is known for the colourful market with local people and lots of souvenirs. Be aware of pickpockets!
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!
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.
Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador, it's main port and a gateway to the Galapagos, by air and by ship.
Search and compare Budget Travel in Ecuador. Book at the tour operator.
We have 5 tour operators that conduct 36 group tours and private tours in Ecuador with duration 5 - 242 Days and rates starting at USD 1,095.
- Coming from:
- United States
- Languages:
- English
- Must see countries:
- Ecuador
- Travel Quality:
- Budget Travel
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All 22 International Tours and Cruises
Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on this wildlife-filled adventure through nature’s playground. Snorkel with sea lions, get up close to giant tortoises, scale a volcanic crater and discover the incredible evolutionary history of the Galapagos Islands, all under the guidance of an expert nat...
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Starting at
- USD 1,431
- Operator
- Intrepid
Starting at
USD 1,370
USD 1,431
7 Days
Next Departure | 10-Apr-2026 | 3 |
| 24-Apr-2026 | 4+ |
CARTAGENA to LIMA (38 days) Colombian Adventure
This explorer's expedition is a perfect way to experience the full richness of South America's culture. With a journey that takes you all the way from the Caribbean beaches of Colombia and across the Andes, where you will witness the beautiful cloud forests, banana and coffee plantations and the liv...
- Duration
- 38 Days
- Starting at
- USD 2,195
- Operator
- Oasis
Cartagena To Ushuaia (100 Days) Tip To Tail
Explore the very best this continent has to offer, from North to South and everything in between! This trip takes you through densely bio-diverse Colombia, across the incredible Andes and down through stunning Patagonia to the southernmost city, Ushuaia
- From/To
- Cartagena ⇒ Bariloche
- Countries (8)
- America, Antarctica, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
- Travel Quality
- Budget Travel
- Operator
- Oasis Overland
- Activities
- Duration
- 100 Days
- Starting at
- USD 5,295
- Operator
- Oasis