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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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Google Map: Ecuador in a Week
From/To
Quito ⇒ Galapagos Islands
Countries
Ecuador
Age Group
18 - 35 Years
Participants
Tours for Young Adults
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Nature
Duration
7 days
Starting at
USD 775
Operator

Starting at

USD 775

7 days
Next Departure
08-Dec-2026
12-Jan-2027
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Google Map: CARTAGENA to QUITO (21 days) Colombian Adventure
From/To
Cartagena ⇒ Quito
Countries (2)
Colombia, Ecuador
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Walking
Duration
21 days
Starting at
USD 1,095
Operator

Starting at

USD 1,095

21 days
Next Departure
14-Oct-2027
Details
 
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Google Map: Galapagos Essentials (5 Days)
From/To
Galapagos Islands ⇒ Guayaquil
Countries
Ecuador
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Safari

Tour Variations:

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Galapagos Essentials (7 days)
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Galapagos Uncovered (10 days)
Duration
5 days
Starting at
USD 1,899
Operator

Starting at

USD 1,899

5 days
Next Departure
11-Oct-2026
25-Oct-2026
Details
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Google Map: QUITO to LA PAZ (37 days) Andes & Amazon
From/To
Quito ⇒ La Paz
Countries (3)
Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Train
Duration
37 days
Starting at
USD 2,195
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,195

37 days
Next Departure
15-Oct-2026
04-Nov-2027
Details
 
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Google Map: CARTAGENA to LIMA (38 days) Colombian Adventure
From/To
Cartagena ⇒ Lima
Countries (3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Walking
Duration
38 days
Starting at
USD 2,195
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,195

38 days
Next Departure
14-Oct-2027
Details
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Google Map: Best of the Galapagos (5 Days)
From/To
Galapagos Islands ⇒ Guayaquil
Countries
Ecuador
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
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

Tour Variations:

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Best of the Galapagos (7 days)
Duration
5 days
Starting at
USD 2,289
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,289

5 days
Next Departure
12-Oct-2026
26-Oct-2026
Details
 
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Google Map: QUITO to SANTIAGO (56 days) Andes & Amazon
From/To
Quito ⇒ Santiago de Chile
Countries (5)
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Naturetour category: Train
Duration
56 days
Starting at
USD 2,895
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,895

56 days
Next Departure
15-Oct-2026
04-Nov-2027
Details
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Google Map: Galapagos Island Hopper
From/To
Quito (Round Trip)
Countries
Ecuador
Age Group
18 - 35 Years
Participants
Tours for Young Adults
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Sailingtour category: Safari
Duration
6 days
Starting at
USD 2,495
Operator
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Starting at

USD 3,025

USD 2,495

6 days
Next Departure
14-Dec-2026
18-Jan-2027
Details
 
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Google Map: Cartagena To La Paz (58 Days) Bananas & Llamas
From/To
Cartagena ⇒ La Paz
Countries (4)
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Walkingtour category: Train
Duration
58 days
Starting at
USD 3,095
Operator

Starting at

USD 3,095

58 days
Next Departure
14-Oct-2027
Details
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Google Map: SANTIAGO to QUITO (56 days) Andes & Amazon
From/To
Santiago de Chile ⇒ Quito
Countries (4)
Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Operator
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Horsetour category: Boattour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Traintour category: Safari
Duration
56 days
Starting at
USD 3,195
Operator

Starting at

USD 3,195

56 days
Next Departure
10-Apr-2027
Details
 
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