Top Ecuador Trips & Tours in October 2026

from $87,826

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

Santa Cruz Island to Mosquera - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Black Turtle Cove exploration
• Champion Islet snorkeling adventure
• Spot Tagus Cove penguin
• Join Espinoza Point wildlife walk

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This Galapagos private cruise aboard the Tip Top IV takes you beyond the highlights of the Western Islands with 8 days of exciting activity! Enjoy the company of friendly sea lions while snorkeling and make friends with the gentle giant tortoises in Isabela and Santa Cruz.

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from $79,000

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Cachalote Explorer

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Observe the Galapagos tortoise
• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Climb up Prince Phillip's Steps
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail across the Eastern Galapagos Islands on the16-passenger Cachalote Explorer. Spend time learning about the history of the island and watch as seabirds soar and sea lions play on this 8-day private tour.

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from $79,000

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Cachalote Explorer

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore Elizabeth Bay
• Take a hike in Bartolome
• Snorkel in Isabela

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting private tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat with your family or friends on this private 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $74,490

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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Elite

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite

• Explore Mosquera Islet
• Admire Española's unique wildlife
• Snorkel across Osborn Islet

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This private cruise may be short on days, but it's big on fantastic wildlife, such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions. Discover San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana and Santa Cruz on this 4-day Southeastern Galapagos cruise. Snorkel in the crystalline waters and view colorful fish, rays, and sea turtles.

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from $42,682

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

4 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Spot unique wildlife
• Explore volcanic landscapes
• Discover highlights of the islands

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a unique small ship Southern Islands Galapagos voyage on this private 16-passenger charter cruise aboard the Tip Top IV

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from $10,750

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown
• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore El Junco Lagoon

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Variable

Take an extensive trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Beluga. Experience Cerro Brujo, Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat on this 15-day tour.

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from $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
• Visit the blowhole
• Hike on Bartolome Island
• Learn about Galapagos tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $5,636

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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Explore the Galapagos

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands as you explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes penguins, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $4,341

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Northern Islands

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

Get close to giant tortoises on a tour of the Northern Islands. From tortoises to boobies, hawks to sea lions, this northern itinerary makes for a truly memorable 5 days in the Galapagos.

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from $4,247

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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 6 Day Itinerary

• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Explore the Galapagos

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 6-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands as you explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes penguins, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $1,997

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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, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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 $190,300

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Private Charter - Beyond Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Enjoy friendly sea lions
• Walk along a green beach
• Hike to see Galapagos doves

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Close encounters with nature highlight this 8-day private Galapagos cruise onboard the Grace. The islands are teeming with animals that are eager to meet visitors. Explore Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and other nearby cities! Scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking are all popular pastimes in this area.

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from $9,100

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Galapagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina

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

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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.

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from $13,400

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Beyond Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Enjoy friendly sea lions
• Walk along a green beach
• Hike to see Galapagos doves

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day adventure aboard Grace offers close encounters with wildlife. The islands are full of creatures that love to interact with visitors. Travel around Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz and more! Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in the crystalline waters of this area.

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from $13,400

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Following Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• Relax on an olivine crystal beach
• Spot land iguanas on a hike
• Visit Tagus Cove
• Enjoy exploratory snorkeling

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a memorable vacation aboard the Grace. The 8-day journey allows for many close encounters with Galapagos wildlife. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in clear waters. Explore South Plaza, Genovesa, Isabela and more on this tour!

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from $9,950

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In the Steps of Darwin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution

• Discover Daphne Major´s birdlife
• Snorkel on Isabela Island
• Meet Urbina´s Bay unique wildlife
• Walk the white beach of Las Bachas

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all of the Galapagos wildlife that made the Islands famous and inspired Charles Darwin´s theory of evolution. Snorkel, swim, or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters, including playful sea lions, frigate birds, iguanas, blue footed boobies, penguins, and giant tortoises.

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from $9,950

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Footsteps Back in Time

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution

• Meet South Plaza´s vast wildlife
• Snorkel with sea lions & penguins
• Visit Santa Fe´s archipelago
• Walk on Punta Cormorant´s beaches

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Have amazing animal encounters while experiencing the depth and breadth of what the islands offer, including top notch landing sites on this 8-day voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience the true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.

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from $6,684

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Island Circumnavigation

15-Day Galapagos Cruise - 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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Variable

Travel around the Galapagos on this 15-day 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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