Top Ecuador Nature & Wildlife Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Highlights

• Seven nights aboard Archipel I exploring the Galapagos Islands
• Experience incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals
• High chance of spotting waved albatrosses, blue- and red-footed boobies, Galapagos giant tortoises, Galapagos sea lions, Galapagos penguins, land and marine iguanas, American frigatebirds and short-eared owls
• Fantastic on-board service with experienced naturalist guide

Highlights

• Snorkel in Tijeretas and keep an eye out for eagle rays, Galapagos sea turtles, sea lions and plenty of colourful fish.
• Scale a volcano on Isla Isabela, a 17-kilometre hike that rewards you with epic views across the island plus the possibility of sighting the rare, red-feathered vermilion flycatcher.
• Head to the highlands of Isla Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises munching grass, walking slowly and chilling in their natural habitat.
• You have the option to tailor your experience with unforgettable optional excursions like nature hikes, boat trips and scuba diving.
• Learn about Galapagos’ natural and exploratory history with a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about conservation efforts to preserve their ecosystems.

Highlights

• Jump aboard the ultimate Galapagos exploration on the most comprehensive voyage, taking in both popular destinations and lesser-known treats.
• Encounter spectacular wildlife, both on land and underwater. You can expect to see giant tortoises, sea lions, sea turtles, plus a variety of iguanas, birds and sharks.
• Scrambling over hardened lava, hiking through cacti forests, and snorkelling in an eroded volcanic cone – this trip is one for the explorers.
• Discover otherworldly landscapes. From arid shrubbery decorated with technicolour iguanas to rich underwater ecosystems where turtles and sharks nest among colourful fish and crabs.
• Enjoy the company and guidance of a passionate local naturalist during your excursions on land, gaining insight into the flora, fauna and history of the islands.

Highlights

• This trip takes you to the heart of Ecuador's Amazon Basin. Set in the remote rainforest, Sacha Lodge is a haven for nature lovers, birdwatchers, scientists and adventure seekers
• Caiman, otters, sloths, hoatzin, monkeys, capybaras, anacondas... the Amazon is home to some of the most diverse wildlife on Earth
• As well as comfortable accommodation and luxurious meals, your expert guides will enhance your experience with their unique knowledge of the Amazon
• Explore the rainforest on various jungle treks, canopy walks and dugout canoe safaris, or relax in a hammock at the lodge. It's up to you to customise how active you'd like this trip to be

Highlights

• Enjoy a full week of expedition cruising in the Galapagos Islands, with two landing sites visited every day, focusing on the east and west
• Immerse yourself in the diverse scenery with guided nature walks, snorkelling excursions, Zodiac rides and use of kayaks
• Sail on the MV Evolution, an intimate yacht featuring the most public space and largest cabins of any yacht in its class
• Discover the rugged highlands of Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat
• Enjoy the best guest-to-guide ratio (10:1) in the archipelago with all guides Level III certified

Highlights

• A full week of expedition cruising in the Galapagos archipelago, with two landing sites visited every day, focusing on the north and south.
• Guided nature walks, snorkelling excursions, Zodiac rides and use of kayaks to discover the best of each landing site
• Sail on the MV Evolution, featuring the most public space and largest cabins of any yacht in its class
• Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat
• Enjoy the best guest-to-guide ratio (10:1) in the archipelago, with all guides Level III certified

Highlights

• 14 nights aboard a catamaran exploring the Galapagos Islands
• Incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals
• Snorkel with iridescent fish, playful sea lions and turtles
• Fantastic on-board service with experienced naturalist guide
• Small group - a maximum of 16 clients on board

Highlights

• Spend four nights aboard the Solaris with a knowledgeable naturalist guide
• Experience incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals
• Enjoy a high chance of spotting waved albatrosses, blue- and red-footed boobies, giant tortoises, sea lions and marine iguanas