Ecuador Holidays + Galapagos Cruise + Amazon Tours + Quito (also vacations to Peru)
Our Ecuador holidays explore one of the smallest countries in South America, but its diversity, natural beauty and its people are exceptional. This hospitable place takes its name from the equator which runs through the north of the country, close to the capital of Quito.
A Galapagos Cruise is the reason most people visit this beautiful country, but do leave enough time for tours of Quito and its nearby cloud forest, which is a magnet for birders. Specialist birding tours can be found in the Quito & Cloud Forest sub-region (see side navigation). You can also visit the indigenous market at Otavalo and explore the Avenue of the Volcanoes with its traditional culture and beautiful snow-capped mountains.
Amazon tours are also fascinating, as these rainforests can be reached by light aircraft from Quito, with onward boat transfer deep into the Amazon Basin. Ecuador holidays combine well with vacations to Peru and neighbouring Colombia.
The volcanic Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean are a two hour flight away and this world famous haven for birds and marine life has to be seen to be believed on Ecuador holidays. Giant tortoises, land and marine iguana and blue footed boobies are just a few of their 'Big 15' which live and breed here in total safety, oblivious to the constant flow of visitors. Each Galapagos cruise stops at a different island every day, with a few live-aboard options for scuba divers at one of the best dive sites on earth.
Combine your ideas with our expertise and let us help you create a holiday of a lifetime. We offer a wide range of options at different price points, all of which can be tailor made to your needs.
We have been arranging Ecuador holidays, Galapagos cruise, Amazon tours, Quito & vacations to Peru for over 20 years.
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Quito is the starting point of most Ecuador holidays, with its World Heritage old town centre and busy but friendly market atmosphere. At 2,850 metres above sea level it is one of the highest capital cities in the world, with views of the Andes to match. On tours to Quito & vacations, don’t miss the impressive monument at La Mitad del Mundo (the Middle of the World) at latitude zero, with its interesting cultural museum situated on the equator.
To the south of Quito two parallel chains of mountains, the Avenue of the Volcanoes, stretch for over three hundred miles towards the pretty colonial town of Cuenca. On Ecuador holidays & tours this area is a favourite spot for walking, riding and climbing. Eight of Ecuador’s ten highest peaks are found here, including Tungurahua, and the perfect volcanic cones of Cotapaxi and Chimborazo. Horse riding vacations in this region are also popular.
In most South America countries, the Amazon jungle is never far away and Ecuador holidays are no exception, as it occupies the entire eastern half of the country. The best way to experience this extraordinary environment is to stay in one of lodges found in the national parks, which come with expert guides. On Amazon tours, the higher altitude cloud forests and lower altitude rainforests are astonishing in their biodiversity and sheer abundance of colourful tropical birdlife and jungle wildlife, so be prepared for some early starts, take your wet gear and get ready for the experience of a lifetime!
For somewhere completely different on Ecuador holidays, the vibrant port town of Guayaquil on the Pacific coast is a revelation. This commercial hub and university city has seen massive investment and the river front, lively bars and cafes, growing arts scene, not to mention the fabulous seafood, make this an up and coming go-to place before or after your Galapagos cruise.
Like their neighbours in Peru and Colombia, the people of Ecuador are warm and welcoming, with the Andes and the Amazon provide a link between these three unique and beautiful countries. Why not combine your Ecuador holidays, Galapagos cruise or Amazon tours with a visit to one or both of them, while you are in this unforgettable part of the world? A highlight of vacations to Peru is the spectacular Inca citadel at Machu Picchu.
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FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador Tour: Quito + Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
7 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,272
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
EYA7Q
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• Galapagos Islands Tour, Ecuador
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• Quito City Tour
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• Centre of World Monument
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• TelefériQo (cable car)
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• Giant Tortoise Reserve
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• Guayaquil
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• Santa Cruz Island
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• Puerto Ayora Bay
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• Galapagos Islands by Yacht
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• Tour Ecuador, Quito
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This shared Galapagos Islands tour in Ecuador combines the capital of Quito, with a Giant Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz island & the small town of Puerto Aroya. The Galapagos islands are home to many endemic species found nowhere else of earth. A full day yacht excursion to one of the islands is included. All specified transfers & sightseeing included, but not flights. Departs monthly. Min 2/max 16.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador: Quito + Amazon + Avenue of Volcanoes
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,524
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
EPB12Q
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• Tours: Ecuador, Quito
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Guayaquil
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• Ingapirca Ruins
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• Private Tours - Ecuador
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• Cuenca
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• Route of the Cascases
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• Amazon Basin
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• Avenue of Volcanoes (Guide)
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• Chimborazo Volcano
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Our private tours of Ecuador explore the wildlife, cultures & landscapes of this country of volcanoes, starting in the old Inca capital of Quito high in the Andes. Afterwards fly into the vast Amazon Basin to explore its rainforest wildlife & waterways, then travel through the Avenue of Volcanoes to colonial Cuenca, including the Ingapirca Ruins. Amazon light aircraft flights, English speaking guide, all transfers & sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador + Peru Tour: Galapagos (Santa Cruz) + Machu Picchu
13 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,281
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
EYB13G
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• Peru and Galapagos Tour
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• Machu Picchu
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• Guayaquil
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• Santa Cruz Island
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• Giant Tortoise Reserve
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• Quito, Ecuador
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Sacred Valley of the Incas
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• Cusco & Temple of the Sun
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• Lima
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Enquire about this shared Peru and Galapagos tour, that combines the historic high-altitude city of Quito in Ecuador with the unique wildlife of stunning Santa Cruz Island. Then fly to Peru and explore Lima, the citadel at Machu Picchu, Cusco & the Sacred Valley of the Incas. All specified transfers & sightseeing included, but not flights. Departs monthly. Min 2/max 16.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador: Quito + Galapagos Cruise + Santa Cruz (on land)
11 NIGHTS FROM:
$6,292
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ERH12L
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• Quito
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Finch Bay
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• Galapagos Islands Cruise
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• Santa Cruz Island
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• Charles Darwin Centre
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• Ecuador Holiday, Galapagos
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• Diving Options
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• Giant Tortoises
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• Birds & Marine Life
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This wonderful Ecuador holiday combines exploring the old Inca city of Quito, situated close to the equator, with a cruise in the spectacular Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean, with their unique birds & marine life. After your amazing expedition cruise relax for a few days on Santa Cruz island, with hotel options from mid-range to 5* Finch Bay. Diving options on request. Regional flights to Galapagos included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador Wildlife: Cloud Forest + Amazon + Galapagos
15 NIGHTS FROM:
$7,563
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ERC15Q
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• Quito
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• Ecuador Wildlife Holiday
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• Cloud Forest
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• Amazon Rainforest
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• Yasuni National Park
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• Clay Licks
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• Giant Tortoises
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• Santa Cruz Island
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• Galapagos Cruise
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• Charles Darwin Centre
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This wonderful Ecuador wildlife holiday combines the old Inca city of Quito, high in the Andes, with the wildlife & birds of both the high altitude Cloud Forest & the low-lying Amazon Basin. Then embark on a spectacular Galapagon Cruise to view the unique marine life and birds that inhabit these islands. Galapagos flights, all transfers & marine fees included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Peru + Ecuador: Macchu Pichu + Galapagos Cruise
15 NIGHTS FROM:
$8,038
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
PRL15L
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• Quito
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• Peru and Ecuador Holiday
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• Galapagos Cruise
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• Lima
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• Unique Wildlife
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• Ollantaytambo
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• Cusco
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• Machu Picchu
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• Sacred Valley
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• Inca Markets
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Combine the cultural & wildlife highlights of two beautiful countries on this wonderful Peru and Ecuador holiday. Visit the bustling capital of Lima, the old Inca city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley & the lost city at Machu Picchu. Then fly to Quito, high in the Andes, before embarking on a spectacular Galapagos Cruise to view unique wildlife. Galapagos flights, all transfers & English speaking guides included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Birding, Ecuador: Amazon + Cloud Forest + Galapagos Cruise
20 NIGHTS FROM:
$8,820
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
7ERA20Q
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• Birding Holiday Ecuador
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• Quito City Tour
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Cock of Rock displays
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• Macaws, Toucans & Parrots
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• Cloud Forest
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• Yanacocha & Antpittas Reserves
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• Hummingbirds
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• Guayaquil
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• Galapagos Cruise
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This tailor made birding holiday in Ecuador combines the Amazon with the magnificent equatorial Cloud Forest, with its colourful neo-tropical birdlife and Cock of Rock displays. Enjoy birding along the Paseo del Quinde (Hummingbird Way), as well as in the Yanacocha & Antpittas reserves. End with a stunning Galapagos Cruise, with a choice of boats and durations. Galapagos flights, all birding & transfers included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Peru Highlights + Amazon + Galapagos Cruise
19 NIGHTS FROM:
$9,702
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
PRN19L
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• Quito, Ecuador
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• Peru and Galapagos Tour
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• Machu Picchu
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• Cusco
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• Lima
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• Amazon
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• Galapagos Cruise
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• Larco Museum
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• Sacred Valley of Incas
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• Centre of World Monument
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This Peru and Galapagos tour visits Machu Picchu in the Sacred Valley, the old Inca capital of Cusco, the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest & Quito in Ecuador. Then embark on a fascinating cruise through the Galapagos Islands, with its unique wildlife. This holiday can be tailor made to your needs, with a variety of Galapagos boats available of different sizes, with cruises varying from 4 to 7 nights or more.
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