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Discover a world of unrivaled beauty and wildlife on an Ecuador Wildlife Viewing Trip. Witness the wonders of nature in the lush jungles and highlands of Ecuador, from the Amazon rainforest to natural reserves. On this amazing journey, you will have an opportunity to observe a variety of exotic species such as howler monkeys, ocelots, tapirs, macaws and other animals that call this diverse nation home. With trips ranging from $123 for 5 to 15 days days, Adventure Life has just what you need to experience the best of Ecuador's wildlife! Contact one of our tour specialists today for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Cotopaxi Volcano in Ecuador
from $363
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Cotopaxi - Quilotoa

2 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Andean Emerald Hummingbird in the cloudforest in Ecuador
from $122
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Bellavista Cloudforest

1 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience a full day in a "Magical Cloud Forest" on your next Ecuador trip. This Day Trip to Bellavista is a perfect way of getting to know a subtropical rain forest, so close to Quito and in the heart of the cloud forest! Spend that spare day in the city hiking in a forest reserve, or relaxing and admiring the hummingbirds and the landscapes of this wonderful region.
  • Visit a Bellavista Protected Area
  • Hummingbirds on your finger-tips!
  • Enjoy a guided naturalist hike
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Visit Kicker Rock, popularly known as the Sleeping Lion (Leon Dormido)
from $3,991
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Galapagos Multisport

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Moderate
This 8-day multisport adventure to the Galapagos Islands is packed with thrilling and unique experiences. Begin your action-packed trip with a trek on San Cristobal Island, and then continue with kayaking, snorkeling, and biking around the Galapagos, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!
  • Kayak and snorkel among wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle to Isabela's coastline
  • Snorkel in Concha Perla
  • Hike the rim of an active caldera
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
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Sky bike in the rainforest
from $1,654
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Mashpi Lodge Adventure

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 3 day Ecuador trip will immerse you in the deep green forest of one of the world's richest bio-diversity hotspots. Hike the nature trails, explore by the lodge's sky bike, get a different perspective from the observation tower, and observe the wildlife around Mashpi Lodge.
  • Discover Mashpi forest by night
  • Stay at Mashpi Lodge
  • Explore the rainforest
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Zipline adventure in Banos
from $900
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Banos

3 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Biking, Horseback Riding, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Relaxed
Set out on a 3-day Ecuador adventure, hiking Cotopaxi, soaking in Baños hot springs, and exploring Quilotoa Crater Lake. Tailor your activities for a personalized experience.
  • Explore Cotopaxi National Park
  • Hike Cotopaxi's 15,900-foot refuge
  • Visit Manto de la Novia waterfall
  • Choose your adventure in Baños
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Cloudforest in Ecuador
from $504
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Bellavista Cloudforest

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend three days at Bellavista Lodge in Ecuador, surrounded by a vibrant Cloud Forest, which provides a deep connection with nature and the treasures of Ecuador's first Private Protected Area.
  • Enjoy 360-deg view of cloud forest
  • Learn about birdlife and vegetation
  • Stay at Bellavista Lodge
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Sacha Lodge La Balsa Restaurant
from $2,412
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Sacha Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
Flying from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, board a canoe down the Napo River where we'll have four nights exploring the Amazon rainforest at Sacha Lodge. Luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, English-speaking naturalists & indigenous guides revealing monkeys, birds & Amazonian wildlife will make your weeklong trip to Ecuador unforgettable.
  • Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
  • Take night walks through the forest
  • Observe the unique wildlife
  • View the forest from the canopy
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Horseback Riding
from $3,291
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Ecuador Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Moderate
Bike down the slopes of Pichincha Volcano, hike through dense, biodiverse cloud forest, zip-line over the forest canopy, hike, and ride horses through the high Andes near the active 19,347-foot high Cotopaxi Volcano on this exciting 9-day adventure tour of Ecuador.
  • Bike down the slopes of Pinchincha
  • Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
  • Horseback ride across the páramo
  • Zipline and hike in Mindo
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See giant tortoises in the Galapagos
from $7,999
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Wildlife Odyssey

Amazon & Galapagos - 15 Day Itinerary
Activities
Local Market Visits, Hacienda Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover three natural wonders of the world in one amazing trip: the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. Starting in Quito, fly to Sacha Lodge, deep in the Amazon, followed by the indigenous markets of Otavalo, staying at historic Hacienda Pinsaqui, culminating in the Wildlife Odyssey on an 8-day Galapagos cruise.
  • Observe macaws at a clay lick
  • Visit a 130-ft. observation tower
  • Take in the vast array of wildlife
  • Snorkel through clear waters
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The breathtaking Amazon River
from $2,415
EBD 10%
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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Take the M/V Manatee on a 4-day Amazon River cruise. Travel from Quito to Coca, explore Pañacocha Lake, see parrot clay licks, and visit Kichwa communities. Enjoy guided walks, canoe rides, and kayaking in one of the world’s richest ecosystems.
  • Visit the parrot clay licks
  • Learn Amazon traditions and cuisine
  • Observe nocturnal wildlife
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
from $17,744
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Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise: Iconic Wildlife & Sublime Scenery

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
Starts / Ends
Quito / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Be part of this spectacular 7-day expedition to the enchanting Galapagos Islands, a isolated group of volcanic islands. Its fragile ecosystem has taken on almost mythological status as a showcase of biodiversity. Start in Baltra and visit Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, and Floreana.
  • Walk across Dragon Hill
  • Explore Champion Islet
  • Snorkel along Punta Vicente Roca
  • Visit the Darwin Research Station
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Sea lion coming in from a swim
from $17,744
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Galápagos Islands Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
Starts / Ends
Quito / Baltra
Activities
Hiking, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
This 7-day Northern Islands Galapagos cruise explores the islands of Genovesa, Bartolome, Santiago, Santa Cruz and more. Snorkel with sea lions, witness the famous dance of the blue-footed boobies, and see the giant tortoises which gave this archipelago its name.
  • See the iconic Galapagos tortoises
  • Visit famous Pinnacle rock
  • Cruise to Buccaneer Cove
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La Selva Ecolodge
from $1,570
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La Selva Snapshot

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Hike through the rainforest on the Tucaneta Trail, look for monkeys and birds near a lagoon and go star gazing on a canoe on a tour at the La Selva Lodge. Learn from experienced guides about the beautiful flora and fauna on a 4 day trip to the Amazon Rainforest.
  • Climb up an observation tower
  • Visit the Mandi Cocha lagoon
  • Look for nighttime wildlife
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Embark on a sightseeing canoe trip
from $2,192
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La Selva Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend four nights in the Ecuadorian Amazon at the La Selva rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Paddle a canoe on black water lakes, spot monkeys and birds in the rainforest canopy, and relax away the evenings on one of the most luxurious experiences in the Amazon Rainforest.
  • Visit Ecuador's famous macaw lick
  • Take night walks in the rainforest
  • Observe unique Amazon wildlife
  • Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
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Admire the strange beauty of the Amazon
from $2,995
EBD 20%
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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
Activity Level
Variable
Board the M/V Anakonda for this fascinating 4-day itinerary on the Amazon river. Visit remote villages and sail through unique and fragile ecosystems on this unforgettable cruise in the Amazon.
  • Explore Amazon on a motorized canoe
  • Kayak and swim in Piranha Lake
  • Observe parrots and Amazon birds
  • Learn the Amazonian culture
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Sacha Lodge Aerial View
from $1,897
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Sacha Lodge

4 Day Itinerary
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend three nights in Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Sacha Lodge is among the best places in the Amazon to explore the jungle without leaving behind your creature comforts.
  • Tour with guide and naturalists
  • Go swimming and dugout canoeing
  • Stay at Sacha Lodge
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View Amazonian wildlife from the dock at Casa del Suizo
from $1,492
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Casa del Suizo

4 Day Itinerary
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 4 day Ecuador trip explores the Amazon Rainforest through canoeing down the Napo River, searching for wildlife and learning about Quichua culture. Explore the jungle with your wonderful guides at La Casa del Suizo.
  • Explore the Mariposario
  • Visit the Amazoonico
  • Relax in the Papallacta hotsprings
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Napo Wildlife Center
from $1,525
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Napo Wildlife Center Snapshot

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy a snapshot of the Amazon Rainforest during your stay at Napo Wildlife Center. Hike through the Terra Firme forest, look for monkeys, and climb the Canopy Observation Tower on this 4-day tour.
  • Climb the Canopy Observation Tower
  • Visit Añangu Lake
  • Hike along the forest trail
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