Top Ecuador Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

• Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
• Learn about Galapagos conservation
• Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
• Snorkel among unique wildlife
• Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
• View giant Galapagos tortoises

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from $4,050

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Interpretation Center / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.

• Snorkel across Gardner Bay
• Visit Punta Cormorant
• Observe Galapagos penguins

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from $1,137

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Huasi

5 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience a 5-day adventure trip at Napo Cultural Center. Meet the Kichwa Añangu community, hike, kayak, and witness breathtaking sunsets. Explore wildlife, sustainable projects, and an intercultural center. Climb the observation tower and savor the local cuisine. Participate in the "wayusada" ritual before returning to Coca town.

• Learn about Kichwa worldview
• Encounter diverse bird species
• Experience the wayusada ritual
• Join Kichwa cultural experiences
• Hike terra firme forest trails

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from $3,145

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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

Activity Level

Variable

Have you dreamed of sailing and exploring the Galapagos Islands at the same time? Join the Majestic on this exceptional 4-day expedition. Discover Cormorant Point, with more than 50 volcanic cones rising in an 80-mile area. Gardener Bay offers great opportunities for enjoying some beach time in the Galapagos.

• Visit historic Floreana Island
• Admire unique Galapagos wildlife
• Kayak along Gardener Bay

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from $12,163

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

Activity Level

Variable

This 15-day Galapagos cruise on the Tip Top II offers a fully immersive experience in the unique landscapes and rich wildlife shores and beaches of the archipelago. Explore the islands daily by foot, snorkel, kayak, and Zodiac cruise expeditions, and experience the most incredible close encounters with the diverse wildlife.

• Swim and snorkel at Sullivan Bay
• Observe Darwin Bay's wildlife
• Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station

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from $7,722

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Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.

• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
• Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
• Hike across Española Island

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from $4,700

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Eastern Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

Activity Level

Variable

The Eastern Islands of the Galapagos are a great place to experience flamingos, whimbrels, tortoises and more. Board the EcoGalaxy for a 6-day tour of these islands!

• Swim and snorkel in Bartolome
• Spot flamingos in a lagoon
• Hike around Post Office Bay
• Observe sharks in Gardner Bay

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from $3,800

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Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

Activity Level

Variable

Spend 5 days cruising through the Galapagos on a tour of the Northeast Islands. Witness sea lions, iguanas and beautiful scenery on this adventure aboard the EcoGalaxy.

• Swim along coral beaches
• Observe a variety of sea birds
• Hike the shores of North Seymour

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from $19,855

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Galapagos Grace Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Indulge in the beauty of the Galapagos as you wander across island trails, explore lagoons, and swim and snorkel in crystalline waters. This 15-day tour allows you to enjoy close encounters with the creatures that call these islands home.

• View Kicker Rock
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Walk up the beach of Darwin Bay

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from $111,386

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Private Charter - North and South Islands

9 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 9-day private charter cruise aboard the Seaman Journey to explore the Northern Islands of the Galapagos. Experience breathtaking volcanic landscapes and encounter the archipelago’s diverse wildlife.

• Observe seabirds on North Seymour
• Explore El Barranco’s cliffs
• Walk Mosquera Islet’s vibrant shore
• Explore Bartolome’s volcanic landsc

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from $83,540

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Private Charter - Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Journey to the western islands of the Galapagos on this 7-day cruise on the Seaman Journey. Discover the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of Baltra, Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands.

• Observe colonies of marine iguanas
• Explore the diverse marine life
• Visit lava tubes and lava flows
• View historical inscriptions

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from $55,693

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Private Charter - Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Journey to the Northern Islands of the Galapagos on this 5-day cruise aboard the Seaman Journey. Discover the wonders of the Galapagos Islands, from volcanic landscapes to vibrant wildlife.

• Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach
• Marvel at Bartolome Island

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from $55,693

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Private Charter - Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day private charter cruise aboard the Seaman Journey to explore the Southern Islands of the Galapagos. Discover stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife in this extraordinary archipelago.

• Snorkel at Champion Islet
• Visit Cormorant Point’s flamingos
• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Hike Punta Pitt’s landscapes
• Relax on Gardner Bay

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from $130,610

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Private Charter - Southwestern Islands Aboard Anahi

11 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day private cruise aboard Anahi for a Southwestern Galápagos Islands adventure. From scenic walks and sea lion encounters in San Cristobal to snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, exploring volcanoes on Isabela, and marveling at unique landscapes on Rábida and Bartolomé, this journey unveils a variety of wildlife and breathtaking vistas.

• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Experience the letter exchange
• Explore Punta Espinoza
• Snorkel in Tagus Cove

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from $47,513

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Anahi

4 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day private Southern Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Anahi. Explore San Cristobal's Interpretation Center and 'La Colina de las Fragatas'. Encounter diverse wildlife at Punta Suárez and Bahía Gardner. Visit Punta Cormorant's flamingo lagoon and snorkel at Devil's Crown. Discover Bahía "Post Office" and Asilo de la Paz.

• Explore the Interpretation Center
• Observe Frigate birds
• Discover Punta Suárez's wildlife

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from $13,895

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Galapagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 10-day Galapagos cruise adventure aboard National Geographic Delfina. Encounter diverse wildlife, from playful sea lions to rare Galapagos penguins, amidst stunning volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches.

• See wildlife and landscapes
• See Galapagos sea lions
• See flightless cormorant
• Visit giant tortoises

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from $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation II

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Cachalote Explorer for an extensive tour of the Galapagos Islands. Spend your time at places like Cerro Brujo, Devil's Crown and the Charles Darwin Research Center on this 15-day adventure!

• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Visit El Junco Lagoon
• Explore the Sierra Negra
• Observe iguanas feeding

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from $6,388

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top II in 8 days, explore the magical landscapes with unique wildlife like sea lions, brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies and sally light-foot crabs. There is an endless list of activities to do on the different islands.

• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Observe birds on El Barroco
• Explore Rabida Island
• Swim & Snorkel at Chinese Hat

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