Tours and Trips in Ecuador

Known as the "Pearl of the Pacific," the city of Guayaquil combines colonial-era buildings and a lively street scene into a distinct cultural experience. Visit the city's top attractions with a guide who can provide historical and cultural insight on this 3-hour guided tour, which includes a special visit to the Parque Historico.

Spend the day exploring some of Ecuador's top attractions with this popular tour from Quito. Follow your expert local guide to Nanegalito, where you'll savor the region's unique and bold flavors. Visit the Museum of Tulipe, sip coffee at the Reserve of Bellavista and trek through the lush landscapes, then make a stop at the Middle of the World Museum on the equator.

What better way is there to get to know a new place and sustainably get around than by bike? With Mindo BIking, you will be able to rent a bike for a day (from 8:30 am up to 6:00 pm) and take a cruise around the beautiful cloud forest and surrounding area.

Discover the rich culture and history of Old Town Quito on this 4-hour guided walking tour. Hear the stories and legends behind the Ecuadorian capital's most iconic landmarks that you visit, including Independence Plaza, Government Palace, the Independence Monument, and the Archbishop's palace. On this tour, you don't just sightsee - try your hand at making traditional chocolate, too. Plus top off this fantastic day with a stop at an old-school ice cream shop, and sample delightful flavors.

Spend the day hiking around the Mindo Rainforest, replte with exoitc wildlife and verdant flora, on a full-day tour from Quito. Perfect for lovers of nature, this tour takes you to waterfalls and valleys of Mindo cloud forest, located in the shadow of the Pichincha Volcano. Visit a butterfly farm and hummingbird park, and opt to conquer a canopy adventure featuring hanging bridges and 10 ziplines at an additional cost. Lunch is included.

Make the most of the journey from Guayaquil to Cuenca, Ecuador. This full-day one-way trip includes a stop at a cacao farm to see how the main ingredient in chocolate is grown and processed. In Cajas National Park, enjoy a short hike through the high altitude paramo moorland which is an important and scenic watershed.

Explore Quito's UNESCO-listed historic center and visit the famous Equator Line on this full-day tour from Quito. Admire landmarks such as the Basilica del Voto Nacional and the San Fransisco Monastery on a walking tour of Quito; take in the views from the Mirador del Panecillo viewpoint; then walk along the Equator Line at the Mitad del Mundo. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

This private full-day tour from Cuenca, Ecuador was designed with hikers in mind. Explore trails through primary cloud forest, then continue to Cajas National Park to explore the high altitude paramo landscape and watershed within this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. A well-earned lunch of trout from local fish farms is included.

If you've left booking your Galapagos cruise until the last minute then this 4-, 5, 7. Or 8-day cruise is for you. For a discounted rate, you'll choose a standard or superior class cruise ship and explore the Galapagos Islands for the duration of your choice. Depending on your cruise ship's itinerary, you'll visit highlights such as the islands of Isabela, Santa Cruz, Seymour, and Bartolome, and observe wildlife such as giant turtles and blue-footed boobies. Accommodation, all meals, and airport transfers from Baltra are included.

Guayaquil, Ecuador's coastal hub on the Pacific Ocean, is surrounded by natural estuaries and mangrove forests. Experience the best of both worlds - urban and natural - during this tour. Spend the morning touring some of Guayaquil's most interesting sites, while learning about its culture and history from a local guide. In the afternoon, journey to the mangroves of Estero Salado to spot endemic birds like herons and cormorants in their natural environment.

This ziplinging tour in the Mindo Cloud Forest is a steal. One entrance ticket grants you access to a total of ten zipline cables ranging from 65 feet (20 meters) to 1,300 feet (400 meters), all of which criss-cross over the stunning cloud forest environment. This family-friendly activity includes a safety guide, instructions, and equipment, and it's suitable children ages six and up.

Head to the wetlands on Isabela Island for a 3-hour walking tour to discover the area's diverse wildlife. See animals such as flamingos, land turtles, and many species of birds along the way. Learn about the area's rugged volcanic terrain from your guide and even see the island's first cemetery with ancient tombs from its first inhabitants.

Journey to the Middle of the World on this memorable tour that stops at the Pululahua Crater, Intinan Museum and more. You'll learn about local customs and traditions from a friendly guide and capture panoramic city views of stunning Quito from atop Teleferico.

Straddle two different hemispheres during this half-day visit to the equator at Ecuador's famous 'Mitad del Mundo' with a stop at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve. Try out some unique physics experiments demonstrating the influence of the earth's poles at the Intiñan Museum, and see the on-site Ethnographic Museum chronicling the people of Ecuador. You'll also get a chance to admire the beautiful landscape of Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve during a brief stop. This trip includes a guide, Intiñan Museum entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport and optional upgrade for a private tour.

Visit two Ecuadorian attractions in one day on this 9-hour combo tour from Quito. First head to the 'Middle of the World,' or 'Mitad del Mundo' in Spanish, to learn a bit about local culture. Then take a horseback ride through the Pululahua Crater to discover its lush landscape, which makes it one of the only calderas in the world where inhabitants farm. Equipment and lunch are included.

Experience the best of the Sierra region on a full-day trip to Cotopaxi National Park with horseback riding. Hotel pickup takes you to El Pedregal, where you'll enjoy a traditional drink while trying on typical costumes of the Chagra people.  After your two and-a-half horseback ride, enjoy a provided boxed lunch before heading to the park. There, you'll get up close to ancient lava flows, wild horses, and more.

Cover the highlights of Quito, including the Middle of the World (Mitad del Mundo), the Intiñan Museum, and the Pululahua Crater, on this double-decker bus tour. During the full day, you'll learn about the landmarks and popular attractions in Quito from your guide and enjoy VIP access to all of the attractions in the Middle of the World Complex.

Discover Santa Cruz Island and its surrounding bays on this half-day tour. Visit six key areas in this region including the Loberia, home to a sea lion colony and the 'Bay of Franklin,' where you can find sea turtles, golden rays, eagle rays, and mangroves. Take in the exquisite beauty of the island as you learn about the Galapagos Islands on this comprehensive tour.

Select to visit two among five top museums in Quito and discover Ecuador's cultural history, pre-Columbian art, archaeology, or flora and fauna. See the city through a unique lens while you take in the exhibits of your choice. You're accompanied by a knowledgeable art historian who offers enlightening commentary. Entrance fees, guided tours and round-trip transport from selected hotels included.

See many sides of Guayaquil, Ecuador during this guided nighttime city tour and river tour. Start at Parque de la Iguanas where dozens of docile, friendly iguanas have taken up residence. Stroll the bustling riverfront Malecón 2000 boardwalk area before boarding the Pirate Morgan boat for a one hour (approximately) tour on the Guayas River including views of the illuminated city, neighborhoods, and lighthouse.