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13 Ecuador Budget Trekking Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 6 tour companies. 12 reviews.

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Best of Galapagos
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cotopaxi, Darwin, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Otavalo, Quito, Ronda, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz

Highlights

  • Encounter the nearly extinct giant Galapagos tortoises, as well as blue-footed boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and maybe even dolphins and whales!
  • Go snorkelling on multiple days throughout different islands, looking out for sea turtles and the harmless Galapagos shark.
  • Get your blood pumping as you scale the Sierra Negra Volcano – one of the Galapagos’ most active volcanoes and the world's second-largest crater!
  • Learn how to make the famed encebollado – a local fish soup considered one of the best in the world! Your expert chef will take you through a fun cooking class, then you’ll tuck into the hearty dish for lunch.
  • Enjoy a land-based Galapagos trip, using locally owned hotels on the islands instead of staying on a boat, which means you’ll have more opportunities to interact with the locals.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Galapagos Island Hopping
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Darwin, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz

Highlights

  • Learn about the unique habits of the marine iguana with your expert naturalist guide. This dinosaur-like creature has an iridescent sheen and is only found on the Galapagos Islands.
  • Snorkel the incredible waters of Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) – an eroded volcanic cone where sea turtles, rays and colourful fish call home.
  • See the giant tortoises that freely roam the islands. Many visitors come to Isla Santa Cruz just to see these enormous creatures in their natural habitat!
  • Watch the aerobatic routines of blue-footed boobies and the death-defying stunts of the frigate birds as they whizz through the air. Calling all avid birdwatchers!
  • Start and end your trip in the Galapagos (as opposed to mainland Ecuador) – this means it’s easy to stay longer if you fall in love with the archipelago.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Cotopaxi, Cusco, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Inca Trail, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Otavalo, Quito, Ronda, Sacred Valley, San Cristobal, Urubamba

Highlights

  • This trip gives both trekkers and non-trekkers the chance to visit Machu Picchu with Inca Trail*, Quarry Trail and train options.
  • Admire the ingenuity of Inca engineering in Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley) and contemplate how stone was excavated to build the structures still standing there.
  • Explore Cusco, South America's oldest continuously inhabited city. The city has ancient foundations, an interesting blend of Incan and international influences, and seemingly endless things to do and see.
  • Snorkel the incredible marine life-filled waters of Kicker Rock, also known as Leon Dormido, one of the best snorkelling spots in the Galapagos and an absolute highlight for many travellers.
  • Encounter the wildlife wonders of the Galapagos Islands up close. Giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas and more await.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
5 Days Discovering Galapagos Islands
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're focused on reducing harmful impacts of tourism and they focus on creating positive experiences for you, while benefitting communities.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Learn about the natural history and conservation efforts of the Galapagos Islands through interactive exhibits and informative displays.
  • Encounter colonies of playful sea lions, snorkel among colorful fish and marine life, and relax on pristine beaches surrounded by volcanic landscapes.
  • Explore the crystal-clear waters surrounding Kicker Rock, where you can encounter an array of marine life including sharks, rays, sea turtles, and colorful fish.
  • Observe unique species such as the waved albatross, blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and Galapagos mockingbirds in their natural habitat.
  • Explore the pristine beaches and tranquil coves of Puerto Chino, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxation amidst breathtaking scenery.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Photography, National Parks, Scuba Diving, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Nosso sonho era conhecer as ilhas de Galápagos e foi realizado graças ao Joseph que fez um roteiro incrível de viagem para nós e nossos amigos. Nós não tivemos que nos preocupar com nada, traslados, hotéis e passeios todos bem reservados e planejados. Nós recomendamos a empresa e os serviços do Joseph de olhos fechados."

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Active Ecuador - A Multisport Adventure
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Small 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

  • Explore Quito City Tour
  • Enjoy the horseback ride which awaits as you scale the highest peak on the slopes of Rumiñahui's.
  • Experience the Sincholagua Volcano Hiking
  • Explore Amazon Jungle and have a wonderful River Cuyabeno you will ride a canoe downstream in the midst of the Amazon jungle’s thick vegetation
  • Seek the opportunity to see reptiles, birds and diurnal mammals at Amazon Jungle.
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Birding, National Parks, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking & Expeditions

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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Cotopaxi Multisport - Ecuador
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Small 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

  • Explore Mountain biking adventure at Cotopaxi Volcano
  • Experience Bike through the gorgeous Andean forest
  • Enjoy the magnificent view of the adjacent mountains
  • An Opportunity to regard in the distance Ilinizas peaks and Chimborazo

Themes

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

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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Discover Ecuador Tour 17 Days
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Start and end in Quito! With the discovery tour Discovering Ecuador by Bus, you have a 17 day tour package taking you through Quito, Ecuador and 13 other destinations in Ecuador. Discovering Ecuador by Bus is a small group tour that includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Phenomenal! Karen was awesome. We made a potato soup with an avocado rose set on cheese in the middle of the soup. Then we made a sword fish in a cream sauce and finished with a chocolate fondue dish with a variety of passion fruit and other local fruits. It was the best cooking class I have ever taken. Thanks Karen!"

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Affordable 8 Days Galapagos Island Hopping Tour
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Start and end in Guayaquil or Quito! With the adventure tour Guidegalapagos Affordable 8 Days Tour, you have a 8 day tour package taking you through Guayaquil, Ecuador and 4 other destinations in Ecuador. Guidegalapagos Affordable 8 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure, Scuba Diving, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Phenomenal! Karen was awesome. We made a potato soup with an avocado rose set on cheese in the middle of the soup. Then we made a sword fish in a cream sauce and finished with a chocolate fondue dish with a variety of passion fruit and other local fruits. It was the best cooking class I have ever taken. Thanks Karen!"

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Best of Galapagos
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cotopaxi, Darwin, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Otavalo, Quito, Ronda, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz

Highlights

  • Encounter the nearly extinct giant Galapagos tortoises, as well as blue-footed boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and maybe even dolphins and whales!
  • Go snorkelling on multiple days throughout different islands, looking out for sea turtles and the harmless Galapagos shark.
  • Get your blood pumping as you scale the Sierra Negra Volcano – one of the Galapagos’ most active volcanoes and the world's second-largest crater!
  • Learn how to make the famed encebollado – a local fish soup considered one of the best in the world! Your expert chef will take you through a fun cooking class, then you’ll tuck into the hearty dish for lunch.
  • Enjoy a land-based Galapagos trip, using locally owned hotels on the islands instead of staying on a boat, which means you’ll have more opportunities to interact with the locals.
Show more

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Galapagos Island Hopping
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Darwin, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz

Highlights

  • Learn about the unique habits of the marine iguana with your expert naturalist guide. This dinosaur-like creature has an iridescent sheen and is only found on the Galapagos Islands.
  • Snorkel the incredible waters of Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) – an eroded volcanic cone where sea turtles, rays and colourful fish call home.
  • See the giant tortoises that freely roam the islands. Many visitors come to Isla Santa Cruz just to see these enormous creatures in their natural habitat!
  • Watch the aerobatic routines of blue-footed boobies and the death-defying stunts of the frigate birds as they whizz through the air. Calling all avid birdwatchers!
  • Start and end your trip in the Galapagos (as opposed to mainland Ecuador) – this means it’s easy to stay longer if you fall in love with the archipelago.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Cotopaxi, Cusco, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Inca Trail, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Otavalo, Quito, Ronda, Sacred Valley, San Cristobal, Urubamba

Highlights

  • This trip gives both trekkers and non-trekkers the chance to visit Machu Picchu with Inca Trail*, Quarry Trail and train options.
  • Admire the ingenuity of Inca engineering in Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley) and contemplate how stone was excavated to build the structures still standing there.
  • Explore Cusco, South America's oldest continuously inhabited city. The city has ancient foundations, an interesting blend of Incan and international influences, and seemingly endless things to do and see.
  • Snorkel the incredible marine life-filled waters of Kicker Rock, also known as Leon Dormido, one of the best snorkelling spots in the Galapagos and an absolute highlight for many travellers.
  • Encounter the wildlife wonders of the Galapagos Islands up close. Giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas and more await.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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5 Days Discovering Galapagos Islands
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're focused on reducing harmful impacts of tourism and they focus on creating positive experiences for you, while benefitting communities.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Learn about the natural history and conservation efforts of the Galapagos Islands through interactive exhibits and informative displays.
  • Encounter colonies of playful sea lions, snorkel among colorful fish and marine life, and relax on pristine beaches surrounded by volcanic landscapes.
  • Explore the crystal-clear waters surrounding Kicker Rock, where you can encounter an array of marine life including sharks, rays, sea turtles, and colorful fish.
  • Observe unique species such as the waved albatross, blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and Galapagos mockingbirds in their natural habitat.
  • Explore the pristine beaches and tranquil coves of Puerto Chino, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxation amidst breathtaking scenery.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Photography, National Parks, Scuba Diving, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Nosso sonho era conhecer as ilhas de Galápagos e foi realizado graças ao Joseph que fez um roteiro incrível de viagem para nós e nossos amigos. Nós não tivemos que nos preocupar com nada, traslados, hotéis e passeios todos bem reservados e planejados. Nós recomendamos a empresa e os serviços do Joseph de olhos fechados."

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Ecuador Budget Trekking Trips & Packages Reviews

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Jerry

Oct 2015

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I thought the trip was good, but

I thought the trip was good, but there were a few things that kept ...

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Pam

Oct 2015

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I have now had 5 Intrepid experiences

I have now had 5 Intrepid experiences and have found the tou...

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Matthew

Sep 2015

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Excellent local guide, amazing location, ethically sensitive

Excellent local guide, amazing location, ethically sensitive and w...

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Alizah

Sep 2015

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Amazing trip. Amazing guide. Great itinerary. Fell

Amazing trip. Amazing guide. Great itinerary. Fell in love with the Galápagos Islands.

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Jennifer

Sep 2015

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It was a great trip which selected

It was a great trip which selected highlights of the ...

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