Top Quito Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Best of Ecuador: Islands to the Highlands

13 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Village Visits, Snorkeling, Hiking, Biking, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Ecuador in 13 days, from the Galápagos Islands to the Amazon and Andes. Explore Isla Isabela and Santa Cruz, spot wildlife at Sacha Lodge, and dive into Andean culture in Ibarra. Enjoy island activities, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes.

• See wildlife and landscapes
• Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano
• See Los Gemelos volcanic sinkholes
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Take canoe excursions
• Walk along a suspended bridge
• Spot a unique and elusive bear
• Visit Otavalo Market

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from $5,246

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Ultimate Ecuador

13 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Cooking Classes, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Ecuador’s cloud forest, Andes, and Amazon on this 13-day adventure. Zipline over Mindo, ride horseback near Cotopaxi, and hike volcanic trails. Paddle deep into Yasuni National Park, encountering wildlife and the Waorani community. Stay at an eco-glamping site in the rainforest, immersing yourself in the rainforest’s beauty.

• Bike Pichincha Volcano
• Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
• Zipline over Mindo canopy
• Hike Cotopaxi National Park
• Kayak the Shiripuno River
• Spot endemic wildlife in Yasuni
• Visit a remote Waorani village

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from $4,768

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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

Sea lions and tortoises and iguanas -- oh my! Explore some of the Islands' most remarkable regions, including snorkeling at Leon Dormido, Tortuga Bay, Frigate Hill and a hike to the rim of Sierra Negra volcano. Spend nights on the Islands in comfortable hotels on this 9-day trip with the best hiking in Galapagos.

• Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
• Trek to a fresh water lake
• Learn about local conservation
• Explore Tortuga Bay

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from $23,208

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Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – In Darwin’s Footsteps

9 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II

Starts / Ends

Quito / Baltra

Activities

Kayaking, Urban Exploration, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Santa Cruz II on a fantastic 9-day sailing adventure exploring the wonderful Galapagos Islands. This famous volcanic archipelago is considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife viewing. Visit Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, and Floreana.

• Visit Cerro Colorado
• Observe friendly sea lions
• Admire South Plaza's natural beauty
• Snorkel & kayak at Gardner Bay

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from $2,149

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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin and end your nine-day trip discovering the best of Ecuador high in the Andes where we'll explore the colonial capital city of Quito. Then, bargain with colorfully-dressed indigenous women in the Otavalo Market, visit the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi Volcano & National Park and the town of Baños on this tour of the best of the Ecuadorian Andes.

• Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
• Visit bustling Otavalo Market
• Explore Cotopaxi National Park
• Enjoy various activities in Baño

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from $1,868

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Napo Wildlife Center Exploration

5 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy the unique flora and fauna found in the Amazon Rainforest. Explore the forest by hiking on the trails, canoeing down the river and learning about Kichwa Anangu culture during your 5-day trip to Napo Wildlife Center.

• Visit the Interpretative Centre
• Search for monkeys
• Explore Napo's surrounding creeks

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from $5,173

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Hotel Silberstein

10 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Looking for a cruise alternative? Our Hotel Silberstein land based tour option allows you to explore the marvels of the Galapagos Islands without having to acquire sea legs! Discover iguanas, comical blue-footed boobies, and the famous Galapagos sea turtles. In the evenings you can stroll the beaches of Puerto Ayora before retiring to your hotel.

• Learn about local conservation
• View sea lions & frigrate birds
• Climb Bartolome Island for views
• Mail a postcard from Floreana

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from $2,500

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Birding in the Amazon

5 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover the wonders of birding in the Amazon on a 5-day tour at Sacha Rainforest Lodge, Ecuador. Spot exotic birds in their natural habitats, hike forest trails, and ascend canopy walkways for stunning views. Immerse yourself in the vibrant ecosystem of the Amazon, discovering wildlife and unforgettable landscapes at every turn.

• Spot many rainforest bird species
• Join a special birdwatching tour
• See the treetops from above
• Discover diverse flora
• Spot nocturnal creatures
• Learn about indigenous cultures
• Enjoy canoe rides

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from $3,214

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Sacha Lodge and Casa del Suizo

8 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

A combination Amazon trip with two nights at the Casa del Suizo and three nights in Sacha Lodge, Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge. Explore the Amazon with professional naturalists and indigenous guides without leaving behind your creature comforts - unforgettable Amazon travel!

• Soak in Papallacta’s hot springs
• Walk Sacha’s canopy boardwalk views
• Hike Amazon trails with guides
• Spot birds on Napo River ride
• Canoe Sacha Lodge’s Pilchicocha Lak

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from $753

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Explore Otavalo Market and Valley

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $2,129

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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

Activities

Fishing, Homestays

Activity Level

Moderate

One of the most remote, authentic, and adventurous Amazon tours! Travel by kayak deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle looking for tapir, monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife.

• Observe Black Caimans
• Walk Yasuni National Park
• Encounter Amazon wildlife
• Take an early morning hike

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from $5,990

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Ultimate Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

Activity Level

Variable

Board the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day unique cruise through the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Visit remote Amazonian villages, sail through unique and fragile ecosystems, and experience close encounters with the teeming wildlife of the Yasuni National Park.

• Admire the rainforest landscape
• Meet the legendary pink dolphin
• Visit an observation tower
• Yasuni National Park exploration

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from $4,827

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Amazon Discoveries: Search for the Pink Dolphin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

Activity Level

Variable

Board the luxurious Manatee river boat for this unique 8-day adventure cruise through the Amazon Rainforest on the Napo River in Ecuador. Visit remote indigenous villages, take guided walks through the rainforest, and sail through some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. As you cruise the river, look out for the pink river dolphins!

• Watch for the pink river dolphin
• Interact with local school children
• Visit a flooded ecosystem by canoe
• View the Amazon Basin from above

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from $4,827

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Exploring the Amazon Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Variable

Experience an 8-day expedition cruise through the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, a place filled with teeming nature and adventure at every turn. Board the Manatee in Coca and enjoy an adventure visiting remote villages and sailing through unique and fragile ecosystems on your luxurious small-ship voyage.

• Explore the banks of the Napo River
• Seek out pink river dolphins
• Learn from Kichwa women
• Visit a local school

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from $1,648

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Cotopaxi Trekking

7 Day Itinerary

Activities

Camping, Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience Cotopaxi National Park in a unique way as you trek the ancient roads of the Inca. The full day hikes will take you past Inca sites and offer stunning views of Cotopaxi volcano. During your five days of hiking you'll split your evenings between campsites and classic Haciendas.

• Take in the volcanic mountain views
• Hike through native Andean forest
• Visit an Andean Cowboy community
• Explore Inca sites

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from $5,990

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Authentic Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest aboard the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day tour of Amazon Tributaries. Explore isolated communities and rare, biodiverse habitats on a boat tour. Kayak through rivers and lakes with otters and turtles as your guides, climb observation towers to see the rainforest canopy up close and explore the jungle on foot while keeping an eye out for local species.

• Enjoy exploratory canoe trips
• Visit the Parrot Clay Licks
• Kayak though the Indillama River
• Learn from Kichwa women

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from $350

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Explore Cuenca

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Fly south to the delightful city of Cuenca. Considered the most colonial city in all the Americas, red clay rooftops stretch throughout the city and baroque churches seem to stand on every corner. This time in Cuenca is yours to explore however you like. Chose from several short excursions to add to your stay in this charming town.

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from $964

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Kausay

4 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the 4-day trip at Napo Cultural Center. Explore the Kichwa Añangu community, observe wildlife, visit parrot clay licks, and paddle through blackwater creeks. Climb observation towers for panoramic rainforest views and join an ancestral catamaran ride. Witness Amazonian traditions, sustainable projects, and a mystical guayusa ritual.

• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Enjoy kayaking on Napo River
• Witness up to 11 species of parrots
• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Hike Terra Firme Forest

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