Although Ecuador might be one of the smallest countries in South America, it’s certainly one of the most exciting. This country is abundant in gorgeous wildlife and has some of the greatest biodiversity on earth. Ecuador also has interesting geography due to the shifting tectonic plates it sits on.
Since Ecuador is so small, travelers can scale the country’s four distinct regions, Amazon, Andes, Coast and Galapagos, without breaking a sweat. Quito, Ecuador’s capital city is considered to be one of South America’s most beautiful cities. Quito’s spring-like climate makes it a pleasurable destination year-round, and people can enjoy numerous sites including the historical alley of La Ronda, one of Quito’s best-preserved colonial neighborhoods. People seeking adventure outside of the city will find plenty of opportunities to hike, kayak and mountain bike.
One can’t visit Ecuador without spending some time in the Galapagos Islands. These 13 major islands are famous for their abundant wildlife and bare, volcanic scenery. Visitors can scuba dive with penguins and sea turtles or stand next to a blue-footed booby. The town of Puerto Ayora hosts the Charles Darwin Research Station where people can observe a variety of land birds or hang out with adult and baby tortoises.
Exito Travel offers several tours of Ecuador including Amazon rainforest tours, Amazon River rafting tours, and biking, hiking and rafting in the Andes. Our experienced travel agents can also help answer any questions you may have about Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Visit traditional Amazonian villages, view spectacular animals and plants endemic to the rain forest, visit an animal shelter for rescued animals from trafficking, and hike for as long as you like through the rain forest with a bilingual guide who will teach you about the interconnected chain of life in the Amazon.
Destinations: Rainforest, Quichua Community, Cosano, Amazonico Zoo, Quito
Activities: Cultural Exploration, Boating
Difficulty Level: Light
A very popular jungle trip consists of three unforgettable days in the Amazon jungle. Explore Amazonian communities, trek through the rainforest, swim in natural river pools and raft down scenic rivers.
Destinations: San José, Monteverde
Activities: Cultural Exploration, Rafting, Swimming, Hiking
Difficulty Level: Light
This trip starts out with a spectacular mountain bike ride near the Pichincha Volcano. From there, travel to the cloud forests in Mindo where there is excellent hiking and bird watching. Day three is an all-day rafting trip down the Río Blanco.
Destinations: Quito, Nono, Tandayapa, Cloud forest in Mindo, Blanco or Toachi River
Activities: Mountain Biking, Rafting, Hiking
Difficulty Level: Light
This tour includes three days of hiking in the Andean Highlands around the Cotopaxi National Park followed by a day and a half relaxing at the Papallacta Hot Springs Spa. Camp the first two nights; spend the last night in Papallacta.
Destinations: Quito, Pasochoa, Pucara del Salitre, Liopungo, Papallacta
Activities: Cultural Exploration, Hiking
Difficulty Level: Light
We hike a highland section of the Cayambe-Coca reserve on the eastern flanks of the Andes, overlooking the Amazon to a freshwater lagoon. The day is concluded with a relaxing soak in the steamy hot springs in Papallacta.
Destinations: Cayambe-Coca ecological reserve on the Andes
Activities: Hiking
Difficulty Level: Minimal
With an abundance of marine life, the Galapagos Islands is one of the most interesting dive locations in the world. The islands have been named one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World. The unique oceanic conditions of the Galapagos support an incredible variety of distinct marine environments. Some of the species one may encounter on a dive in the Galapagos include Orcas, Hammerhead and White Tip sharks, sea lions, dolphins, giant tortoise, Manta and Eagle rays and a diversity of tropical fish.
Destinations: Puerto Ayora
Activities: Diving, Sightseeing, Exploring
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Your adrenaline will rush on this 15 day action-packed Ecuadorian adventure that has you mountain biking down Cotopaxi volcano, hiking ancient pathways to the Inca site of Ingapirca and rafting the thrilling rapids of the Quijos River. In between all the action, we still make time to enjoy a soak in the hot springs of Baños, to shop for handicrafts in the world famous Otavalo market and to absorb the sights, sounds and tastes of the Ecuadorian countryside.
Destinations: Quito, Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilatoa Crater/ Urbina Mountain Refuge, Urbina Mountain Refuge, Ingapirca Trek, Baños, Tena, Quijos River Rafting Trip, Papallacta Hot Springs, Otavalo
Activities: Hiking, Biking, Rafting ,Climbing, Sightseeing
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Seven days of kayaking, snorkeling, biking, horseback riding, hiking and relaxing in the unforgettable Galapagos Islands. Stay in hotels on three different islands, taking advantage of the diverse land formations, wildlife and fauna on each.
Destinations: Quito, San Cristóbal, Isla Lobos, Playa Ochoa, Santa Fé, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Las Tintoreras
Activities: Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Biking, Horseback Riding
Difficulty Level: Light
This 90-passenger luxury cruise ship will take you to the best spots in the Galapagos where you can view marine and land animals endemic to the islands. With multilingual, naturalist guides, the comfortable features of the ship and more.
Destinations: Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Española, San Cristóbal, Fernandina, Isabela
Activities: Cruising, Snorkeling, Hiking
Difficulty Level: Light
One of South America’s most dramatic downhill runs, the Cotopaxi trip takes us through typical paramo vegetation and stunning scenery while biking down volcanic roads and trails. Throughout the day we will have excellent views.
Destinations: Cotopaxi National Park, Rumiñahui Volcano
Activities: Mountain Biking
Difficulty Level: Minimal
Both the Rio Toachi and Rio Blanco start high in the Andean cloud forests. The Rio Blanco is named for its continuous and thunderous white-capped rapids.
Destinations: Quito, Santo Domingo area
Activities: Rafting
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Start in historic Quito, the capital, spend some time in the north at the colorful market in Otavalo then take a magnificent train ride to the south of Ecuador and spend two days exploring Inca ruins and the colonial city of Cuenca.
Destinations: Quito, Otavalo Indian Market, Riobamba, Cuenca City
Activities: Cultural Exploration, Train Expedition
Difficulty Level: Minimal
Enjoy the best of Ecuador's Andean Highlands with a complete tour of historic and modern Quito, a visit to the famous market in Otavalo and a magnificent 7-hour train ride through hair-raising peaks from the north to the south of Ecuador.
Destinations: Quito, Otavalo Indian Market, Riobamba
Activities: Cultural Exploration, Train Expedition
Difficulty Level: Minimal
This is a compact, undemanding 2 week trip filled with the best that Peru and Ecuador have to offer. Marvel at the wildlife of nature's playground in the Pacific, the Galapagos; take in the most spectacular ruins of the Inca civilization and explore the Peruvian Amazon rainforest from the comfort of a well-appointed jungle lodge. Not to mention two of the most captivating cities in South America!
Destinations: Quito, Galapago, Quito, Lima, Cuzco, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Amazon Jungle, Lima
Activities: Hiking, Snorkeling, sightseeing
Difficulty Level: Moderate