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28 Ecuador Budget Educational/ Learning Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 11 tour companies. 25 reviews.

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Machu Picchu & Galapagos
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Machu Picchu & Galapagos

By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Darwin, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Machu Picchu, Quito

Highlights

  • Visit Machu Picchu to discover the incredible Lost City of the Incas
  • Discover historic Cuzco, former capital of the vast Inca empire
  • Optional day walk on the Inca Trail at no extra cost (please request at the time of booking)
  • Spend seven nights on a small catamaran in the Galapagos Islands
  • Enjoy the wildlife and volcanic landscapes of the Galapagos

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Education / Learning, Photography, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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$18,630
14 days From$13,800

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Amazon Rainforest Adventure
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Amazon Rainforest Adventure

By ROW Adventures
premier
Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve been recognized by major travel publications for their pioneering adventure travel expertise that spans back to their founding in 1979.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Cruise along the Napo River. Seated comfortably in your covered motorboat,
  • Visit to the Quito community for a lesson on local culture, After that, another short hike will put us at our second clay lick of the day for another round of unique viewing
  • You'll discover how the community has evolved over the years for the better, developing leaps and bounds in areas such as health care and education
  • As we canoe away from this awesome area, otters, monkeys and rare bids will be around to bid us farewell.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I have travelled with ROW numerous times, including four trips on the Rogue River. Every trip has been wonderful and every person associated with ROW has been nice, knowledgeable, professional and fun. The Rogue is a great river and the trip is an excellent one for two people or a large group—and I have done both. I’ve taken both of my kids, one time each, and have organized groups of colleagues twice; most recently in 2019 when 14 of us gathered. The guides at ROW are great and help to make the trip very enjoyable. The scenery, lodging and the wonderful outdoors including warm air and refreshing water, make for a wonderful escape from the everyday routine. The fact that this trip offers beds and indoor plumbing is a nice benefit and allows those who have an aversion to camping a chance to see the wilderness. I have recommended ROW and the Rogue trip more times than I can count and my group has already reserved our trip for 2021. What are you waiting for?"

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$1,418
5 days From$1,050
Price updated 1 year+ ago

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Galapagos Islands Family Adventure
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Galapagos Islands Family Adventure

By Andean Discovery
none
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Isabela Island by mountain bike
  • Snorkel with sea lions and friendly sharks
  • Surf the Galapagos with instructors
  • Sleep on the rim of a dormant volcano
  • Cook a traditional meal with a local family
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"At the last minute I had to rebook my trip to the Galapagos. Damon and staff were very helpful. My son and I had Markus Medina for a guide and he was knowledgeable-even being asked by other tour guide to help out! It was amazing to have a tour group of 3-so much flexibility. The islands were so beautiful with friendly people. I plan to return to South America and will definitely use Andean Discovery again."

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9 days From$2,690
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Classic Machu Picchu Tour & Galapagos Cruise
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Classic Machu Picchu Tour & Galapagos Cruise

By Andean Discovery
none
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Machu Picchu & Cusco
  • Tour the Galapagos on a 5-day cruise
  • Visit an ancient Inca Fortress
  • Discover villages in the Sacred Valley

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"At the last minute I had to rebook my trip to the Galapagos. Damon and staff were very helpful. My son and I had Markus Medina for a guide and he was knowledgeable-even being asked by other tour guide to help out! It was amazing to have a tour group of 3-so much flexibility. The islands were so beautiful with friendly people. I plan to return to South America and will definitely use Andean Discovery again."

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13 days From$5,190
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Ecuadorian Chocolate Experience: Quito, Mindo & Guayaquil
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Ecuadorian Chocolate Experience: Quito, Mindo & Guayaquil

By Great Value Vacations
preferred
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Guayaquil, Quito

Highlights

  • Visit to a cocoa plantation, with lunch
  • Guayaquil Sightseeing Tour

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Education / Learning, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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6 days From$2,521
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Taste of Ecuador: Slow Food Experience
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Taste of Ecuador: Slow Food Experience

By Great Value Vacations
preferred
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Otavalo, Quito

Highlights

  • Lunch and cooking classes at Samyanuy food experience

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Education / Learning, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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6 days From$2,118
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Amazon to the Galápagos: The Complete Ecuador Experience
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Amazon to the Galápagos: The Complete Ecuador Experience

By Road Scholar
preferred
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Surrounded by breathtaking volcanoes in the highland town of Otavalo, experience its famed textile market
  • Deep in the Amazon, view brightly colored parrots as they make their morning pilgrimage to the clay lick at Yasuni National Park
  • Encounter the exotic animals that made the Galápagos famous including Blue-footed Boobies, Darwin finches and marine iguanas

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"I enrolled early in the French Art Voyage because of the caliber of the sites visited: no visit to the overly crowded Louvre but rather to Monet’s Giverny and Cezanne’s studio. A preliminary itinerary I just received has no mention of Giverny so I went online to be sure it was still open. It is. I checked Cezanne’s studio and found it closed for renovation. I called Road Scholar to ask why Giverny was canceled and did they mean Cezanne perhaps. A customer service rep was clueless. I spelled Giverny to her twice. She put me on hold for 15 minutes, returned and said someone would contact me. I told her to wait a minute. I had more. Was Cezanne’s studio to be canceled as well.? Five days later I get an email from Judith telling me Giverny was not officially on the itinerary, Cezanne’s studio had to be removed due to renovation and I could not see the Mona Lisa!!! I responded saying I sensed some bait and switch also reminding her I NEVER asked about the Mona Lisa. She replied telling me how to arrange Giverny for myself and reiterating that I could not see the Mona Lisa!!!! I have experienced ageism but not gaslighting like this. I am not an old fool who imagined Giverny on the itinerary. I am not an old fool insisting on a Mona Lisa that was not. Road Scholar has no business marketing to elders with staff like this."

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17 days From$6,449
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Living and Learning in Cuenca: Independent Stay and Language Study
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Living and Learning in Cuenca: Independent Stay and Language Study

By Road Scholar
preferred
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Live like a native Ecuadorian as you move into your own apartment and explore local cafes, museums and more
  • Improve your Spanish during daily language classes and opportunities to practice your new skills as you maneuver through daily life in the city
  • Join your Group Leader and fellow participants for weekly field trips and a three-day excursion in the Galápagos Islands to cap your adventure

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Hiking & Walking, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"I enrolled early in the French Art Voyage because of the caliber of the sites visited: no visit to the overly crowded Louvre but rather to Monet’s Giverny and Cezanne’s studio. A preliminary itinerary I just received has no mention of Giverny so I went online to be sure it was still open. It is. I checked Cezanne’s studio and found it closed for renovation. I called Road Scholar to ask why Giverny was canceled and did they mean Cezanne perhaps. A customer service rep was clueless. I spelled Giverny to her twice. She put me on hold for 15 minutes, returned and said someone would contact me. I told her to wait a minute. I had more. Was Cezanne’s studio to be canceled as well.? Five days later I get an email from Judith telling me Giverny was not officially on the itinerary, Cezanne’s studio had to be removed due to renovation and I could not see the Mona Lisa!!! I responded saying I sensed some bait and switch also reminding her I NEVER asked about the Mona Lisa. She replied telling me how to arrange Giverny for myself and reiterating that I could not see the Mona Lisa!!!! I have experienced ageism but not gaslighting like this. I am not an old fool who imagined Giverny on the itinerary. I am not an old fool insisting on a Mona Lisa that was not. Road Scholar has no business marketing to elders with staff like this."

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44 days From$7,149
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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Fabulous Holiday

I had a fabulous holiday to two inspiring places - Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands. Although the journeys were long and tiring everything worked like Clockw...

Tour:  Machu Picchu & Galapagos

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Lifelong ambition realised

The whole holiday exceeded our expectations. Our guides were exceptional and our group gelled immediately. The number of flights and time spent in airports was tir...

Tour:  Machu Picchu & Galapagos

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Truly amazing holiday!

Wow - what an amazing holiday. Truly a holiday of a lifetime! Incredible to see the scale and beauty of Machu Picchu. We walked to the Sun Gate and hiked down i...

Tour:  Machu Picchu & Galapagos

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Anonymous

Aug 2016

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos

Overall, I think that the trip was excellent. The Galapagos part of the trip was truly magnificent. The island of Genovesa was like stepping into the garden of Eden,...

Tour:  Machu Picchu & Galapagos

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Anonymous

Aug 2016

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

MACHU PICCHU & GALAPAGOS

Excellent trip, two of my must do list in one holiday.  Snorkelling with a playful sea lion who just enjoyed playing with the strange humans. Cesar in Cuzco wa...

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