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A Taste of Ecuador: From Sky to Forest to Sea

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A Taste of Ecuador: From Sky to Forest to Sea

By Destination Ecuador

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Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, Galapagos, Isla Baltra, Isla Bartolome, Isla Floreana, Quito, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Explore Quito
Discover Cotopaxi National park
Experience walking near Pita River
Visit Santa Cruz Island and Bartolome Island
Explore Yasuni National Park and Visit Indigenous Community

Themes

Family Friendly, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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11 days From$4,098

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Galapagos Magic

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Galapagos Magic

By Destination Ecuador

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Isla Baltra, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Visit Baltra Island
Have a chance to learn kayaking skills
Explore Santa Cruz Island
Visit private reserves that borders the National Park where the famous Giant Tortoises inhabit in the wild.

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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3 days From$1,550

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Galapagos Escape: A Hiking & Water Activity Paradise

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Galapagos Escape: A Hiking & Water Activity Paradise

By Destination Ecuador

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Isabela Island, Isla Baltra

Highlights

Visit Baltra Island
Explore Santa Cruz Island and Galápagos Islands
Have a chance to learn kayaking skills
See several sea birds such as tropic birds, Nazca and blue footed boobies
Explore Isabela highlands

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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5 days From$2,250

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Discover Quito

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Discover Quito

By Chimu Adventures

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4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Otavalo, Quito

Highlights

You will experience some of the highlights of Ecuador’s 16th century colonial capital Quito, set high in the foothills of the Andes.
If embarking on a Galapagos cruise, this itinerary is a great start to your Galapagos adventure.
You will explore Quito’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city.
This itinerary includes a day tour to the famous and colourful Otavalo market, the most important indigenous market in South America.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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4 days From$549

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South America 'Big Five' Explorer

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South America 'Big Five' Explorer

By Chimu Adventures

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4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Buenos Aires, Cusco, Galapagos, Iguazu Falls, Isla Bartolome, Lima, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Discover the history of the Plaza de Mayo Square,
Explore the vibrant cities of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Lima and Quito on guided City Tours.
Explore the islands of Taquile and Uros
Visit Lima

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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27 days From$9,534

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Jungle, Highlands and Islands

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Jungle, Highlands and Islands

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

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4.7/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Cuenca, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isla Santa Fe, Otavalo, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Explore Quito
Visit Napo Wildlife Center
Discover Galapagos an impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove
Drive through Genovesa Island very interesting panga ride along the cliffs.
Experience hiking in the El Cajas National Park

Themes

Birding, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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14 days From$8,175

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Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Tour

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Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Tour

By Vaya Adventures

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5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Cusco, Galapagos, Lima, Machu Picchu, Quito

Highlights

Great choice of first class/luxury yachts
Overnight near Machu Picchu
Explore Cusco & the Sacred Valley
Visits to any of Lima’s museums can be arranged
4, 5 or 8 day options in Galapagos

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We love Vaya Adventures. Gabrielle Venturi has treated us like family and taken superb care of us for almost 10 years. She'll be putting up with us again as we take another expedition cruise with Aurora next year. She's a gem!!!! On our trip to the Arctic Circle in August, our fellow passengers were delightful, and we seemed to all share common interests and a real desire to experience this new and interesting wonderland. The trip provided us with a whole new appreciation for the lives of the Inuits who live in the region. We were very fortunate to have two Inuits on board to share their thoughts and experiences of growing up in the remote villages of the Arctic. We can’t thank Gabrielle and Vaya enough for recommending this cruise with Aurora Expeditions. Even under some challenging weather conditions the expedition team made the journey exciting and fulfilling. Can’t wait for our next trip in April."

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15 days From$5,170

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The Galápagos Islands & Ecuador

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The Galápagos Islands & Ecuador

By Go Ahead Tours

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4.9/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Isabela Island, Quito, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

Quito’s UNESCO-recognized historic center
One-of-a-kind animal encounters
Snorkeling with sea lions & penguins
Dramatic volcanic landscapes
Flightless cormorants & fearless hawks

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I made a reservation last Thursday (11/16/2023) for a trip to Iceland from 12/02/2023-12/07/2023 and then I was told that I can’t have my refund back. When I called on last Thursday (11/16/2023) to place my reservation, the agent (Kathy) I talked to stressed about she "cannot" guarantee that I will be able to go on the trip. Before I provided the payment information, I specifically asked if I will be able to get the refund because the trip is coming up so soon. The agent ensured that I will be able to get a full refund back within 60 days if I decided to cancel the trip. I was also told that I am basically on a wait list and someone will contact me once I can go on the trip. No one contacted me about whether the agency was able to process my information at all, so I've been left in the dark about this trip since the beginning. I called the help line this morning (11/20/2023) around 9:00 Eastern Standard Time to cancel my reservation. I was informed by the agent that I will not be able to get my full refund back since it's too close to the trip date. Basically I was told that Kathy gave me the wrong information, so I will have to pay the cancellation fee. The only reason I provided my payment information is because Kathy specifically stated that I will be able to cancel the trip and receive a full refund. I've never been so frustrated with a traveling agency. I made sure to ask this agent regarding the refund policy twice before giving her my payment information, and she still couldn't provide me with the correct information. It's unbelievable that such a big traveling agency cannot uniformly train their employees with the correct set of information."

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Jerry

Oct 2015

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I thought the trip was good, but

I thought the trip was good, but there were a few things that kept ...

Tour: Best of Galapagos

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Pam

Oct 2015

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I have now had 5 Intrepid experiences

I have now had 5 Intrepid experiences and have found the tou...

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Matthew

Sep 2015

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Excellent local guide, amazing location, ethically sensitive

Excellent local guide, amazing location, ethically sensitive and w...

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Alizah

Sep 2015

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Amazing trip. Amazing guide. Great itinerary. Fell

Amazing trip. Amazing guide. Great itinerary. Fell in love with the Galápagos Islands.

Tour: Best of Galapagos

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Galapagos Islands Tour Selection Trips

Guided tours are essential if you want to see Galapagos wildlife; even private yachts are required to hire guides if they wish to tour the islands.
Small ship cruises allow you to make more island landings than big ships, and they can also get much closer to land to view penguins and other creatures visible mainly from the sea.
A Galapagos tour can be expensive – when you add up flight costs from the Ecuadorian mainland along with flying to Ecuador and the cost of the cruise and park entrance fee – so choose your tour company carefully.
Don’t even think about bringing home lava rock or other natural features from the Galapagos – you’d be subject to a $3,000 fine if caught.

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