Top Ecuador Trips & Tours in August 2026

from $245,350

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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands Aboard Isabela II

7 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Ride a panga around Gardner Bay
• Relax on a white-sand beach
• View giant tortoises
• Explore Fernandina

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Take a 7-day Galapagos tour to explore the Southern Islands. During your private voyage on the Isabela II, visit the unique islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Fernandina, and North Seymour. Experience great swimming and snorkeling opportunities, hike volcanic trails, and admire the most memorable landscapes. 

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from $287,414

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard La Pinta

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Observe giant tortoises
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike to a red-footed booby colony
• Visit Pinnacle Rock

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the spectacular northern islands aboard the La Pinta on a 5-day private Galapagos adventure. This small ship adventure takes you to the islands of Santa Cruz, Bartolome, and Genovesa. Admire sea lions, sea birds, and giant Galapagos tortoises which first made this island archipelago famous.

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from $184,068

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Explore the cliffs of Isabela

Starts / Ends

Santa Cruz / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This private tour of the Northern Islands provides an unforgettable 5-day itinerary in the Galapagos, with some of the most unique wildlife in the world and the presence of islands that are continually forming. Your adventure begins in Santa Cruz and concludes in Baltra, with stops on the gorgeous islands of Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and Santa Fe.

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from $184,068

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Admire Bartolome's scenery
• Swim across Sullivan Bay
• Discover Dragon Hill

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Embark Isabela II on a 5-day private western Galapagos journey that begins in Santa Cruz and ends in Baltra, with stops in Puerto Ayora, Bartolome, Santiago, and Isabela. Observe abundant wildlife, including colonies of Galapagos fur seals, the nesting sites of Nazca boobies, not to mention flightless cormorants, penguins, and marine iguanas.

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from $149,190

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Private Charter - South & Central Islands Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Walk along a white coral sand beach
• Learn the history of Floreana
• Lounge alongside sleeping sea lions
• Dive & Snorkel around Kicker Rock

Activity Level

Variable

Embark the M/C Endemic on an 8-day enchanting private cruise through the central and southern islands of the Galapagos. Enjoy friendly interaction with the island's playful sea lions in San Cristobal, the abundance of wildlife on Española, and the unique green sand beaches of Cormorant point. Relax in luxury while sailing the Galapagos Islands.

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from $74,490

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Private Charter - Luxury Central Galapagos Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Snorkel around Floreana
• Explore North Seymour Island
• Discover Bartholomew Island

Activity Level

Variable

This private luxury Galapagos cruise explores the central islands of the archipelago on the new Endemic Galapagos catamaran. Hike sea-side trails, admire volcanic formations, snorkel & kayak with sea lions & marine iguanas on this Galapagos tour of Baltra, Floreana, Santiago, and North Seymour Islands.

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from $3,300

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Galapagos Eastern Island Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• View the blowhole on Española
• Leave a postcard at Post Office Bay
• Cruise along mangrove-lined shores
• Visit Black Turtle Cove

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Cachalote for a 6-day cruise of the east and central islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Enjoy the opportunity to view and watch the unique wildlife in their natural habitat. In addition, explore each islands landscape, shaped by years of volcanic activity. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

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from $3,300

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West-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Explore Punta Moreno
• Snorkel at Punta Vicente Roca
• Visit Puerto Egas and watch seals
• Witness spectacular views

Activity Level

Variable

Encounter various Galapagos wildlife while cruising through the West-Central Islands. Look for heron, sea lions, sally lightfoot crabs and maybe even flamingos on this 6-day tour aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $3,016

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Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin

5 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Search for the pink river dolphin
• Visit a school on the Napo River
• Climb a 100-foot observation tower

Activities

Village Visits, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day itinerary on the Manatee is designed to highlight the incredible biodiversity, wildlife, and natural beauty found in the Amazon.

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from $78,000

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Nemo III

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III

• Take a paga ride on Genovesa
• Snorkel and kayak at Sullivan Bay
• Visit a blue-footed booby colony
• Meet Galapagos giant tortoises

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy an 8-day magical Galapagos Islands private cruise aboard the Nemo III. Discover the North Islands Genovesa, the coast of Santiago, Isabela, and Fernandina. Walk, swim, and snorkel next to frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, iguanas, penguins, giant tortoises & sea lions.

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from $2,415

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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Visit the parrot clay licks
• Learn Amazon traditions and cuisine
• Observe nocturnal wildlife

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.

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from $482

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Otavalo Market

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $945

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Baños

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cotopaxi National Park
• Hike Cotopaxi's 15,900-foot refuge
• Visit Manto de la Novia waterfall
• Choose your adventure in Baños

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Horseback Riding, Biking

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.

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from $379

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Cotopaxi - Quilotoa

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $1,736

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Mashpi Lodge Adventure

3 Day Itinerary

• Discover Mashpi forest by night
• Stay at Mashpi Lodge
• Explore the rainforest

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.

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from $478

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Chimborazo Volcano

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $540

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Cotopaxi National Park and Horseback Riding

2 Day Itinerary

• Horseback Riding across Rumiñahui
• Admire Cotopaxi’s natural beauty
• Visit the Park Visitors Centre

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit the Cotopaxi National Park and horseback in the shadows of the volcano during this 2 day/1 night extension from Quito. Enjoy the relaxing life on a hacienda while exploring the Ecuadorian highlands.

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from $529

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Bellavista Cloudforest

3 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy 360-deg view of cloud forest
• Learn about birdlife and vegetation
• Stay at Bellavista Lodge

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.

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