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Live one of the below 16 unique Ecuador cultural experiences for 2024 or 2025. Visit villages and experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like village visits, wildlife viewing, rainforest exploration, kayaking, and land tours and cost from $1,411 for experiences of 5 to 15 days. Tell us about your ideal Ecuador cultural trip and our Ecuador experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Take a stroll through the beautiful courtyard at San Agustin de Callo
$3,514
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Haciendas of Ecuador

Otavalo and Cotopaxi - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the famous Otavalo Market
  • Witness the condors flying
  • Hike through Cotopaxi to El Refugio
  • Tour nearby rose plantations
Activities:
Hacienda, Horseback Riding, Land, Local Market, Village Visit
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Historic family ranches dating back to the 1600's are found along the Avenue of the Volcanoes of the Ecuadorian highlands. These haciendas provide a glimpse into the history and culture of a time when Spanish heirs ruled expansive farms containing entire indigenous villages in the shadows of …
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A pair of macaws in the Amazon
$5,690
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Authentic Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Enjoy exploratory canoe trips
  • Visit the Parrot Clay Licks
  • Kayak though the Indillama River
  • Learn from Kichwa women
Activities:
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the wonderful flora and rich wildlife of the Amazon Basin on this 8-day expedition cruise aboard the M/V Anakonda. Explore the Yasuni, Ecuador’s largest National Park, a wild and untamed realm in the heart of the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Kayak along black waters escorted by otters and …
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Devil's Cauldron Waterfall in Banos
$2,025
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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary
  • Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
  • Visit bustling Otavalo Market
  • Explore Cotopaxi National Park
  • Enjoy various activities in Baño
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Enjoy some of our favorite destinations in Ecuador on this nine-day tour through the Ecuadorian Andes. Start in the colonial capital city of Quito where you'll find spectacular churches dating from the 1500's and a bustling city sprawling up the slopes of the 15,000 foot Pichincha Volcano. …
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Kayaking the Amazon
$1,698
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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Observe Black Caimans
  • Walk Yasuni National Park
  • Encounter Amazon wildlife
  • Take an early morning hike
Activities:
Camping, Fishing, Homestays, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
A true Amazon adventure! This kayak expedition takes you into one of the most important and biodiverse ecosystems on earth. Explore the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador located in the Yasuni National Park, which is renowned for its impressive biodiversity and thriving indigenous cultures. During this …
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Explore the Amazon by kayak
$5,690
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Ultimate Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Admire the rainforest landscape
  • Meet the legendary pink dolphin
  • Visit an observation tower
  • Tour the Limoncocha Reserve
Activities:
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This fascinating 8-day itinerary takes you to the hearth of the Ecuadorian Rainforest, a unique ecosystem filled with an incredible biodiversity. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure provides many close encounters with the teaming wildlife of the Yasuni, the largest of Ecuador's continental …
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Pink Dolphins swimming in the Amazon River
$4,585
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Amazon Discoveries: Search for the Pink Dolphin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee
  • Watch for the pink river dolphin
  • Interact with local school children
  • Visit a flooded ecosystem by canoe
  • View the Amazon Basin from above
Activities:
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the Amazon's unique ecosystem and incredible biodiversity first hand! Board the Manatee for an 8-day adventure that begins and ends in Coca. Your journey includes the chance to see the famous pink river dolphin, visit local communities, kayak, watch for wildlife, and much more.
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The Corpus Christi Festival in Pujili, Ecuador
$760
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Corpus Christi Festival

3 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about this unique festival
  • Watch festival processions
  • Visit the famous Tigua painters
Activities:
Festivals, Hacienda, Land, Village Visit
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Each June, thousands of Ecuadorians congregate in Pujili for the Corpus Christi festival which features the El Danzante parade. This fiesta is a fascinating mix of Christian (celebration of Holy Communion) and traditional (celebration of the harvest and to Inti, the Inca sun god) religious …
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Two kayakers making their way down the Amazon River.
$4,585
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Exploring the Amazon Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee
  • Explore the banks of the Napo River
  • Seek out pink river dolphins
  • Learn from Kichwa women
  • Visit a local school
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Quito
Activities:
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 8-day journey takes you into the endless heart of the Ecuadorian Rainforest,which extends its fabulous prism of life throughout the Amazon Basin. This inspiring adventure provides many unexpected, astonishing encounters with the teaming wildlife of the Yasuni, the largest of Ecuador's …
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Pink dolphin in the Amazon
$2,294
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Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin

4 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee
  • Experience nocturnal activity
  • Canoe the Panayacu River
  • Visit with Kichwa women
Activities:
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the Amazon's unique ecosystem and incredible biodiversity first hand on this 4-day Amazon River cruise aboard the M/V Manatee. Enjoy severalexcursions into the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest to encounter a unique and untamed biodiversity, while your experienced crew takes care of every …
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$2,163
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Trekking Along the Avenue of Volcanoes in Ecuador

8 Day Itinerary
  • Witness Cotopaxi volcano
  • Trek along Toachi canyon
  • Explore Chimborazo Volcano
  • Discover Llanganates National Park
Starts / Ends:
Cotopaxi / Quito
Activities:
Hiking, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join the 8-day trekking adventure trip through the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Begin the journey by driving along the Pan American highway, where you can marvel at the views of Cayambe and Pichincha. Immerse yourself in the experience by hiking near Limpiopungo Lagoon, where you'll encounter the …
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Landscape of mainland Ecuador
$4,322
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Ultimate Ecuador

15 Day Itinerary
  • Bike Pichincha Volcano
  • Visit Bellavista Cloudforest
  • Horseback riding in Cotopaxi
  • See the Noneno Community
Activities:
Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hacienda, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Land, Local Market, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visit, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Jump right into the action with a fast-paced mountain bike descent down Pinchincha Volcano, then settle into a lodge perched above the cloudforest canopy. Continue the adventure with a whitewater rafting trip before setting off to hike, horseback ride near the Cotopaxi Volcano. Then experience a …
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Pink dolphin
$2,865
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Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin

5 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee
  • Search for the pink river dolphin
  • Visit a school on the Napo River
  • Climb a 100-foot observation tower
Activities:
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board the M/V Manatee for this fascinating 5-day itinerary on the Amazon river. Visit remote villages and sail through unique and fragile ecosystems on your luxurious small-ship voyage.Join excursions into the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest to encounter a unique and untamed biodiversity, while your …
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Darien Jungle of Panama
$6,087
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Cultures of Northern Peru and Biodiversity

Callao - Panama City - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Isla de la Plata
  • Explore the Darien Jungle
  • Discover archaeological sites
  • Visit Isla Guanape
  • Wander through the Plaza de Armas
Starts / Ends:
Callao / Fuerte Amador
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day cruise through Northern Peru. Starting from Lima's bustling metropolis, where the renowned culinary scene awaits. Delight in ceviche, Peru's classic dish, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage historic center, showcasing colonial-era architecture and Inca …
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Hiker approaching Cotopaxi Volcano
$1,411
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Cotopaxi Trekking

7 Day Itinerary
  • Take in the volcanic mountain views
  • Hike through native Andean forest
  • Visit an Andean Cowboy community
  • Explore Inca sites
Activities:
Camping, Hacienda, Hiking, Land, Village Visit
Activity Level:
Challenging
Hike in the shadows of the Cotopaxi Volcano and follow the ancient roads of the Incas during our 5 day/4 night trekking trip. Enjoy full day hikes, tasty food, stories around the fireplace, and a good night's sleep each night. This trip is fully-supported - you just carry a daypack, and we …
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View the abundant wildlife of the Amazon
$3,556
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Amazon Discovery

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Learn about the Amazon's diversity
  • Visit an Authentic Indigenous home
  • Navigate pristine water sections
Starts / Ends:
Coca / Yasuni National Park
Activities:
Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board the M/V Anakonda for a 5-day itinerary on the Amazon river. This inspiring adventure provides many unexpected, astonishing wildlife encounters. Discover the Yasuni (Ecuador’s largest National Park), a wild and untamed realm in the heart of the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Climb observation …
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
$3,510
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Finch Bay Eco-Hotel

5 Day Itinerary
  • View Giant Tortoises
  • Snorkel along shallow reefs
  • Choose from a menu of activities
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / North Seymour
Activities:
Kayaking, Land, Snorkeling, Village Visit, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Located on the Galapagos' Santa Cruz island, the Finch Bay Eco-Hotel is a great place to explore the wonders of the Galapagos. This tour allows you to set the pace of your adventure. Spend your days exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the islands, and spend your evenings relaxing in …
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