Top Ecuador Trips & Tours in December 2025

from $101,959

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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Aida Maria

15 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Visit a flamingo lagoon
• Snorkel with white-tipped sharks
• Explore the red beaches of Rabida
• Watch sea lions relax on the shore

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Travel around the Galapagos islands on this 15-day private charter cruise. Learn about the plants and wildlife, swim in the Pacific Ocean, shop in Puerto Ayora, and visit the Charles Darwin Station on your trip aboard the Aida Maria.

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from $78,000

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Nemo III

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III

• Meet the wildlife of North Seymour
• Rest on Suarez Point's cliffs
• Walk on Cormorant Point's beach
• Meet Galapagos giant tortoises

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day private voyage to the Galapagos' Southern Islands on the Nemo III and take in the bays and beautiful white coral sand beaches, which are popular with sea lion colonies. Discover the best of the Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana, and Espaola islands.

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from $62,000

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Private Charter - North & West Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II

• Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
• Explore the cliffs of Isabela
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day North & West Islands Galapagos private cruise on the Nemo II explores the wildlife-rich shores of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, and more. Experience a more intimate and profound nature and cruise while enjoying amazing and unexpected encounters with the unique Galapagos wildlife.

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from $62,000

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Private Charter - Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II

• Dive & snorkel at Kicker Rock
• Learn about Post Office Bay
• Inspect the ecosystem
• Hike on Chinese Hat

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day private journey across the Galapagos' Southeast Islands onboard the catamaran Nemo II. Explore the wildlife and vegetation-rich shores of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Bartolome, and Chinese Hat. Enjoy opportunities to hike, snorkel, kayak, or cruise on a panga boat.

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from $53,978

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

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

Activity Level

Variable

Travel aboard the Aida Maria to the stunning 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 private charter cruise adventure for up to 16-passengers.

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from $53,978

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Aida Maria

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

Activity Level

Variable

This private cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness the archipelago's 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 $34,986

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

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

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the landscapes and wildlife of the northern Galapagos Islands during this 5-day private charter cruise aboard the Aida Maria.

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from $28,988

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the native flora and fauna of the Southern Galapagos Islands during this 4-day private cruise. 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 $17,860

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Galapagos Evolution Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution

• Hike up Prince Phillip's Steps
• Journey to Chinese Hat
• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• View new and old tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy the Islands Circumnavigation tour aboard the Evolution. This 15-day voyage offers island trails, lagoons, white sand beaches and volcanic vistas. Snorkel and swim in crystalline waters and view abundant wildlife on this Galapagos adventure.

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from $8,425

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Classic Galapagos Safari & Isabela

7 Day Itinerary

• Discover Santa Cruz Island
• Snorkel across Floreana
• Admire unique wildlife
• Enjoy Isabela's sandy beaches

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Los Gemelos (Twin Craters) / Las Tintoreras

Activity Level

Moderate

Luxury camping in one of the world's most remarkable archipelagos. The Galapagos Safari Camp tour is perfect for the traveler that prefers his or her tours active and want to stay in a unique location, not just your standard hotel.

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from $4,900

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Northern Islands

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

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy an 8-day magical Galapagos Islands cruise aboard 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 $4,900

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Southern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III

• Meet the wildlife of North Seymour
• Rest on Suarez Point's cliffs
• Walk on Cormorant Point's beach
• Meet Galapagos giant tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience this 8-day cruise to the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and enjoy bays and striking beaches of white coral sand, a favorite place for large colonies of sea lions. Visit a variety of the best locations in Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana, and Española islands.

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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

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Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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 $1,525

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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 $22,820

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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

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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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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

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, 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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from $7,100

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Diving Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver II

• Dive into renowned El Derrumbe
• Explore La Banana dive site
• Discover Shark Bay
• Witness dolphins, sharks and more

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Santa Cruz

Activities

Whale Watching, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day diving cruise aboard Galaxy Diver II explores the awe-inspiring underwater beauty of the Galapagos Islands. Encounter sharks, whales, batfish, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas, sea lions, and more in this world-class diving adventure.

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