Top Ecuador Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• 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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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.

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from $3,197

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Sacha Lodge and Casa del Suizo

8 Day Itinerary

• 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

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!

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from $3,373

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Explore the beaches of Las Bachas
• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel by Cerro Dragon
• Navigate around Kicker Rock

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Variable

Travel aboard the Aida Maria to the Galapagos Islands. Witness a sea turtle nesting area, swim with penguins, see a variety of birds and wildlife, and explore lava flows on this 8-day adventure.

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from $3,373

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Witness giant tortoises
• Follow a path to a forest of cacti
• Hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano
• Explore coastal lagoons

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Variable

This cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness exciting and unique plants, animals, and landscapes. Swim, hike, and explore on this 8-day tour on the Aida Maria.

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from $2,686

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West-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Admire Santa Cruz's unique wildlife
• Discover three active volcanoes
• Visit Santiago Island
• Observe Galapagos Penguins

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Immerse yourself on the breathtaking beauty of the world-famous Galapagos archipelago on this 6-day voyage aboard the Aida Maria. Visit Punta Moreno and admire its coastal lagoons amid black lava flows where there are several species of birds.

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from $2,686

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South-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Discover Floreana
• Visit Devil’s Crown
• Snorkel at Garner Bay
• Explore Isla Lobos

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Variable

Join the Aida Maria on a dazzling 6-day sailing adventure across the Galapagos Islands. Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española and San Cristobal. Explore the exclusive landscapes these islands have to offer and admire some of the rarest and beautiful wildlife on the planet!

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from $2,400

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Central Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion

• Uncover the volcanic origins
• Explore South Plaza Island
• Encounter unique land iguanas

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Highlands

Activity Level

Variable

Dive into 5 days of Central Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion! Uncover WWII relics and frolic with nesting turtles at Bachas Beach. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs teeming with life in Sullivan Bay's underwater paradise. Hike, kayak alongside playful penguins at Punta Pitt, and meet gentle giants in the lush highlands – unforgettable memories await!

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from $2,186

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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Take a tour around Darwin Bay
• Snorkel off the beach of Las Bachas
• View Daphne Island, a volcanic cone

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Take an economical 5-day Galapagos cruise around the northern islands, including spectacular Bartolome Island!

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from $2,225

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Scalesia Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 4 Day Itinerary

• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Actively explore Isabela
• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 4-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela Island to explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and biking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes sea lions, giant turtles, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $1,897

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Sacha Lodge

4 Day Itinerary

• Tour with guide and naturalists
• Go swimming and dugout canoeing
• Stay at Sacha Lodge

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.

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from $2,181

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Walk in Darwin’s Footsteps

4 Day Itinerary

• See giant tortoise
• Learn about local conservation
• Enjoy water activities
• See wildlife and landscapes
• See the twin craters of the island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy this 4-day island-hopping adventure on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. Explore the highlands, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, and marvel at the Twin Craters. Stay at the luxurious Angermeyer Waterfront Inn, enjoying guided tours that immerse you in the island’s unique beauty.

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from $1,868

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Napo Wildlife Center Exploration

5 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $1,811

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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Snorkel with tropical fish
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Take a dingy ride to see sea lions

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Variable

This tour of the Galapagos Islands is a chance to experience the native flora and fauna in 4 days. Explore the beautiful beaches, a local market, and a sea turtle nesting site on your cruise aboard the Aida Maria.

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from $1,650

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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion

• Venture to Lobos Island
• Step into Post Office Bay's history
• Explore Punta Cormorant

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

Sail across the Southeast Galapagos Islands for a 4-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Orion. Encounter playful sea lions at Lobos Island, delve into marine life at Gardner Bay, marvel at diverse fauna at Suarez Point, explore history at Post Office Bay, and learn about conservation at the Charles Darwin Station.

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from $1,492

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Casa del Suizo

4 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Mariposario
• Visit the Amazoonico
• Relax in the Papallacta hotsprings

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.

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from $1,525

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Napo Wildlife Center Snapshot

4 Day Itinerary

• Climb the Canopy Observation Tower
• Visit Añangu Lake
• Hike along the forest trail

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.

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from $1,011

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Cotopaxi Multisport

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit the Condor Machay Waterfall
• Enjoy the Cotopaxi Ropes Course
• Climb the Rumiñahui Volcano

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Local Market Visits, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Moderate

Extend your trip in Ecuador with a 3 night stay in a comfortable hacienda near the Cotopaxi Volcano and explore the Andean highlands on foot, horseback, and gliding through the forest by zipline during our multisport trip that is a short drive from Quito.

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from $17,819

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Ultimate Galapagos Holiday Voyage

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Islander II

• Snorkel with sea lions
• Explore Santiago volcanic landscape
• Explore among nesting seabirds
• Learn wildlife science

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

This 12-day Ultimate Galápagos holiday voyage aboard the National Geographic Islander II explores more islands than most cruises. Enjoy daily snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking among iconic wildlife, with luxury stays and family-friendly programs rounding out your journey in Guayaquil.

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