Top Ecuador Tours & Cruises in 2027

from $11,290

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Islands Circumnavigation - West

Santiago to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• See Chinese Hat wildlife
• Visit Fernandina Espinosa Point
• Elizabeth Bay dinghy ride
• Learn Galapagos history

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day West Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Explore Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Española, and San Cristobal. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel rich waters, and encounter penguins, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and waved albatross

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from $10,095

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Western Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Relax and swim at Bachas Beach
• Spot flightless cormorants at Tagus
• Visit Darwin's Lake and snorkel
• Witness flightless cormorants

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set off on a 5-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Begin at Baltra and sail to Bachas Beach for wildlife encounters. Explore Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, and Vicente Roca Point, discovering rich marine life. Conclude with a visit to North Seymour Island before disembarking in Baltra.

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from $8,350

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Northwestern & Central Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Explore Santa Cruz lava tunnels
• Explore Genovesa’s birdlife
• Spot boobies at Pitt Point
• Snorkel at Chinese Hat’s beach

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day expedition and discover the wonders of the Northwestern and Central Galapagos Islands aboard M/Y Monserrat. From lava tunnels to coral beaches, this active itinerary blends land and sea exploration for an unforgettable adventure in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.

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from $7,795

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Central South & Northern Islands

11 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Visit Santa Cruz highlands
• Hike Bartolomé's summit
• Paddle near iguanas in Santa Fe
• Snorkel around Punta Pitt

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail aboard M/Y Monserrat on this 11-day cruise of the Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including Santa Cruz, Española, Genovesa, and Bartolome. Experience volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, and isolated coves on an unforgettable island-hopping journey filled with hiking, snorkeling, and discovery.

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from $7,795

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East Central & Northwestern Islands

11 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Snorkel with sea turtles
• Visit Gardner Bay's beach
• Explore Punta Suarez wildlife
• Discover Black Turtle Cove

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board M/Y Monserrat for an 11-day adventure exploring the highlights of East Central & Northwestern Islands of the Galapagos Islands. Each island boasts new and exciting wildlife, inviting you to explore its rocky coastlines, volcanic landscapes, beaches, and forest trails.

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from $8,690

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Northern and Southern Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Explore Black Turtle Cove Mangroves
• Explore Santa Fe Iguana trails
• Hike Punta Suarez and see wildlife
• Spot Gardner Bay sea lions

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Galapagos Islands aboard M/C Monique on an 8-day cruise. Explore Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Genovesa, Santiago, and more. Enjoy guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife encounters, including giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds.

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from $7,750

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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Visit Tijeretas Hill bird colony
• Discover Floreana Island's beaches
• Snorkel with sea lions

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 4-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise to the Eastern Galapagos Islands. Explore San Cristóbal, and visit Tijeretas Hill. Enjoy Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española, then discover unique beaches, flamingos, and marine life at Punta Cormorant on Floreana. Conclude your journey at the Charles Darwin Research Station and fly back home.

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from $8,490

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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

Sante Fe to Santa Cruz - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• Spot Santa Fe land iguanas
• Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
• Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
• Visit the Black Turtle Cove

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through the Southern Galapagos Islands on a 6-day cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Explore Santa Fe, Española, San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz while spotting giant tortoises, sea lions, and reef sharks. Enjoy walking, snorkeling, kayaking, and dinghy rides across volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, and wildlife-rich waters

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from $8,490

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Western Islands

Santiago Island to South Plaza - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• Explore Chinese Hat trails
• Explore the Urbina Bay coastline
• See Vicente Roca seabird colonies
• Take a trail along Lake Darwin

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay, and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling, and dinghy rides on this 6-day Galapagos tour aboard Grand Ocean Spray.

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from $7,395

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Diving Galapagos

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sky

• Dive in Cousins Rocks
• Take a land tour in Bartolome
• See horn sharks at Cape Marshall
• Watch Galapagos Giant Turtles

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sky. Enjoy scuba diving adventures in some of the best spots in the world. Tour Bartolome and dive in Cousins Rocks, Wolf Island, Darwin Island and more. Experience wildlife in and out of the water on this scuba tour.

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from $7,050

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Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

Bartholomew to Mosquera Islet - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• Visit Bartolomew Pinnacle Rock
• Trek through mangroves
• Spot red-footed boobies
• See Mosquera sea lions

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day Northern Galapagos cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Visit Bartolomew, Genovesa, Santiago, Santa Cruz, and Mosquera. Snorkel at Devil’s Crown, hike volcanic landscapes, and see wildlife. Explore Charles Darwin Research Station and glide through pristine waters rich with marine life.

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from $5,718

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Ultimate Ecuador

13 Day Itinerary

• 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

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Camping, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Biking, Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits, Hacienda Visits, 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.

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from $5,650

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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• Spot Lobos Island sea lions
• Join Kicker Rock circumnavigation
• Hike Pitt Point’s volcanic terrain
• Visit Devil’s Crown snorkeling reef

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the beautiful Galapagos Islands on this 4-day small ship cruise aboard the Grand Ocean Spray. Observe the unique wildlife and landscapes of this stunning archipelago, visiting San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.

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from $5,490

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Northern and Central Galapagos Cruise

San Cristobal to Baltra - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Panoramic views at Pinnacle Rock
• Explore Santa Fe's cactus forests
• Spot South Plaza birdlife haven
• Explore Sullivan Bay

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day Northern and Central Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the M/C Monique. Explore San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Walk volcanic trails, kayak along rugged coastlines, and snorkel with sea lions, rays, turtles, and reef sharks.

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from $4,390

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Galapagos Southern & Eastern Islands

Baltra to San Cristobal - 4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Visit Santa Cruz highlands
• Kayak along coastal coves
• Walk Punta Suarez seabird cliffs
• Spot Gardner Bay sea lions

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Galapagos Islands on a 4-day cruise aboard M/C Monique. Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, and San Cristobal. Explore research stations, volcanic landscapes, beaches, and reefs with guided walks, snorkeling, and wildlife encounters.

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from $2,311

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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $7,386

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Finch Bay EcoHotel

10 Day Itinerary

• View Giant Tortoises
• Snorkel along shallow reefs
• Hike to view sea lions & lizards
• Choose from a menu of activities

Activity Level

Relaxed

Set the pace of your Galapagos adventure with a 10-day stay at the Finch Bay Eco-Hotel. Spend your time exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the islands or relax in the comfort of your seaside hotel. Additional excursions can also be arranged if you wish.

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from $23,100

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West & East Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare

• Enjoy Daphne Island's view
• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Discover Caleta Tagus
• Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks

Starts / Ends

Puerto Ayora / Punta Suarez

Activity Level

Variable

From Santa Cruz to Baltra, embark on the ultimate bucket-list East & West Galapagos voyage onboard Aqua Mare. Explore Floreana, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Mosquera, Española, and Plaza Sur.

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