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Discover the majestic beauty of Ecuador on an Adventure Life hiking trip this 2025 and 2026! With over 325 different itineraries, you'll find the perfect trek suited to your taste and experience level. From coastal plains to Andean heights, Ecuador is a paradise for hikers; traverse lush cloud forests and explore the majestic volcanoes of Cotopaxi National Park. Experience vibrant cultures in centuries-old villages like Quito or Otavalo. Every hike presents an opportunity to challenge yourself physically while immersing yourself in a landscape steeped in natural wonders - all at a price starting from as low as $117, with trips lasting from 5 to 16 days days! Adventure Life ensures your safety, comfort, and enjoyment while revealing Ecuador's raw, wild landscapes in a responsible and sustainable way - so what are you waiting for? Contact one of our tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip!
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Horseback Riding
from $3,291
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Ecuador Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Ziplining, Local Market Visits, Horseback Riding, Hacienda Visits
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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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $10,250
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Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
Activity Level
Variable
On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and giant Galapagos tortoises. By zodiac dinghy, trekking, or snorkeling, explore the Galapagos National Park.
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
  • Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
  • Snorkel or stand up paddle board
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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
Biking
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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Floreana Island
from $2,692
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Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the south-eastern islands of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz on this unforgettable 5-day cruise aboard the 100-guest Galapagos Legend small cruise ship.
  • Visit beautiful coral sand beaches
  • Snorkel among green sea turtles
  • Admire different kinds of birds
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La Selva Ecolodge
from $1,570
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La Selva Snapshot

4 Day Itinerary
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration
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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sally lightfoot crab
from $4,050
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day Southern Galapagos Islands cruise on the Treasure of the Galapagos yacht explores the islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Santa Fe and more.
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $5,200
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the Alya on this 6-day catamaran cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more!
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
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Black Turtle cove with mangroves
from $4,200
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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activity Level
Variable
Sail to one of the most unique archipelagos in the world on this 5-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Alya catamaran. The Galapagos Islands are teeming with sea life including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins.
  • Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
  • Hike to Dragon Hill
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Flamingos
from $6,190
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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll see giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.
  • Visit the Waved Albatross colony
  • Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
  • Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
  • Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point
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Snorkeling near the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
from $5,190
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Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
The Ocean Spray luxury catamaran takes you on a 5-day Galapagos Northern Islands cruise, exploring Genovesa, South Plaza, Mosquero, and Santiago. Light hiking, pristine snorkeling, and swimming with sea lions and penguins make this trip the perfect luxury Galapagos vacation package.
  • Hike 375 stairs to panoramic views
  • Trek through mangroves
  • Snorkel in search of marinlife
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Alya, Sun Deck
from $79,040
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Alya on this 6-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more.
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
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Galapagos penguin swimming underwater
from $5,150
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Northwestern Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise through the northwestern islands. This journey allows you to experience the picturesque beauty, exciting wildlife, and unique landscapes of this famous archipelago. Explore rocky coastlines, volcanic landscapes, beaches, and forest trails while viewing abundant wildlife.
  • Encounter an array of wildlife
  • See Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
  • Hike through a volcanic landscape
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Swimming sea turtle
from $3,195
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Western Islands II

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Archipel I on this 5-day voyage cruising across the Western Galapagos Islands, home to giant Galapagos tortoises, manta rays, penguins, whale-sharks, sea lions, and more. Walk along unique white sand beaches, encounter an extraordinary variety of wildlife, and admire amazing volcanic formations.
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Cente
  • Observe white tip sharks
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Sea lion looking off a rock
from $3,195
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Eastern Islands II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day exciting cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos. Meet Galapagos giant turtles, climb to the Baroness Lookout Point, snorkel with sea turtles and sharks, and visit one of the first sites visited by Charles Darwin. These volcanic and wildlife-rich islands are an ideal place to spend your vacations!
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Center
  • Visit Post Office Bay´s mailbox
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
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Jacuzzi
from $101,450
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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Grand Majestic

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Galapagos Islands on this private 16-passenger charter cruise aboard the Grand Majestic motor yacht. Cruise the stunning central islands of the archipelago such as Fernandina, Santiago, Santa Cruz and more along with expert guides and naturalists.
  • Discover Isabela Island
  • Admire Bartholomew's natural beauty
  • Explore historic Tagus Cove
  • Swim at Las Bachas
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Snorkelers making their way through crystal clear waters.
from $82,400
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Private Charter - Northwestern Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Galapagos on this 8-day private cruise through the northwestern islands. Explore rocky coastlines, volcanic landscapes, beaches, and forest trails while viewing abundant wildlife. Visit Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Genovesa, Santiago, and more.
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Hike through a volcanic landscape
  • Encounter an array of wildlife
  • Learn about local conservation
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Treasure of the Galapagos
from $64,800
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Treasure of Galapagos

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy the history and unique splendor of the amazing Southern islands on this 5-day private cruise aboard the Treasure of Galapagos. Witness the amazing flamingos of Floreana, the playful sea lions of Española, and the friendly giant tortoises of Santa Cruz. Snorkel or swim in crystal clear waters while admiring the magnificent volcanic landscape.
  • Swim and snorkel the Galapagos
  • Enjoy Punta Cormorant's beaches
  • View Espanola islands' wildlife
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Archipell ship
from $51,120
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Embark Archipel I for a 5-day private cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos. Enjoy the unique green sand beaches of Cormorant point, the abundance of wildlife on Española, and the friendly interaction with Floreana's playful sea lions. These volcanic and wildlife-rich islands are ideal for a vacation.
  • Visit Post Office Bay´s mailbox
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Center
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