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. Click on the city for more details of the destination.

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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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Cruises come in different shapes and sizes, from 10-deck sea cruises with 4000+ passengers to 2 deck river cruises with approx. 100 people. Sometimes the ship itself is the destination, sometimes the sea-scapes, ports and land excursions are the main attraction ("cruises to nowhere"). This is usually an all-inclusive vacation, with exception of expensive cocktails.

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We have 6 tour operators that conduct 26 group tours and private tours in Ecuador with duration 6 - 30 Day and rates starting at USD 3,622.

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Google Map: Quito And Legend Galapagos Cruise
From/To
Quito ⇒ Galapagos Islands
Countries
Ecuador
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Group Tours Group Tours
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tour category: Divingtour category: Boat
Duration
6 Days
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USD 3,622
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Starting at

USD 3,622

6 Days
Next Departure
22-Aug-2026
05-Sep-2026
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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 3,727
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USD 3,727

7 Days
Next Departure
23-Sep-2026
30-Sep-2026
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Google Map: Best of Ecuador and Galapagos Cruise
From/To
Quito (Round Trip)
Countries
Ecuador
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Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
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tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Safari
Duration
12 Days
Starting at
USD 3,727
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Starting at

USD 3,727

12 Days
Next Departure
26-Aug-2026
16-Sep-2026
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