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      Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador
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      Ecuador

      A kaleidoscope of magical landscapes and vibrant colours, Ecuador will charm and delight you at every turn.
      Zuleta Hacienda in Ecuador
      Zuleta Hacienda in Ecuador
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      Ecuador

      San Rafael waterfall in Ecuador
      San Rafael waterfall in Ecuador
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      Ecuador

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      Exclusive Adventures in Equador

      Roughly the size of the UK, Ecuador is one of the smaller countries in South America. This, together with a stunning variety of habitats, enables you to experience a microcosm of South America with ease.

      A high—and sometimes exceptional—standard of accommodation, gorgeous colonial architecture and a resurgent gastronomic scene provide a stylish counterpoint to the natural wonders beyond.

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      Signature Ecuador Journeys

      Explore our handpicked collection of Ecuador’s most extraordinary journeys — each signature journey is designed to immerse you in the heart of the wild.

      giant tortoise and child in galapagos islands

      Enjoy incredible animal encounters in Ecuador’s Andes, the cloud forest and on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. This family wildlife adventure holiday will inspire you all to become conservation champions for South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species.

      Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

      In Darwin's Footsteps

      Signature wildlife adventure in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

      Enjoy incredible animal encounters in Ecuador’s Andes, the cloud forest and on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. This family wildlife adventure holiday will inspire you all to become conservation champions for South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species.

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      Wildlife
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      Families with Teens
      Best time to travel:
      December
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      From USD $ 19,100 /person
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      Many visitors experience mainland Ecuador as a relatively brief stopover en route to the Galapagos, but take a little longer to explore, and you’ll be amply rewarded. 

      Beyond the colonial splendours of Quito are cloud forests of unparalleled beauty and richness, snow-capped volcanoes and rare alpine grasslands that reward hiker and rider alike. Further afield are the riches of the Amazon, offering not just magnificent wildlife but an opportunity to learn new perspectives on life from the Huaorani or Achuar people. Ecuador’s coastal region, often ignored, offers magnificent surf-pounded beaches, cacao plantations and highly threatened Pacific rainforest. Wherever you go you will encounter pride and genuine warmth among its people, as well as some of the finest arts and crafts on the continent.

      Ecuador’s history stretches back 10,000 years when its first peoples arrived from the north. Before the Spaniards arrived in 1531, Ecuador (or at least the Ecuadorian highlands) was firmly under Inca control, while the lowlands were inhabited by hunter-gatherer cultures. Colonisation brought disease, death and slavery for Ecuador’s indigenous people, and enormous wealth for the colonisers who constructed magnificent cities such as Quito and Cuenca, adorned with stunning baroque churches and basilicas. Independence from Spain came in 1820—indeed Ecuador was the first Spanish colony to secede.

       

      Highlights of a Private Ecuador Tour

      Cuenco in Ecuador

      Visit Cuenco, a vibrant colonial city in southern Ecuador.

      Pailon del diablo waterfall in ecuador

      Discover Pailón del Diablo, one of Ecuador’s most impressive waterfalls.

      Andean emerald hummingbird in Ecuador

      Venture into the Amazon jungle for spectacular birding opportunities.

      Quito in Ecuador

      Explore Quito, Ecuador’s capital city which sits high in the Andean foothills.

      Quilotoa crater lake in Ecuador

      Soak up the electric blue waters of Ecuador’s crater lakes.

      From stylish city mansions reimagined as elegant boutique hotels to remote rainforest eco-lodges, Ecuador offers a wonderful range of accommodation. In the highlands, walks and horseback rides in the Andes are enhanced by old-world service and unbeatable views from a seventeenth-century colonial hacienda. Or discover species new to science while cocooned in twenty-first-century glass minimalism in the heart of the cloud forest. 

      In the Amazon Basin, a handful of inspiring indigenous-owned lodges and high-spec motor yachts allow you to explore the rainforest and its waterways in style and comfort. Even Ecuador’s Pacific Coast now has a sustainable luxury resort worthy of the name containing one of the country’s most exciting restaurants—some achievement in a country that is currently at the gastronomic forefront of Latin America.

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      Bespoke Ecuador Wildlife Journeys

      Explore our exclusive collection of remarkable wildlife journeys in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, where each itinerary offers a curated selection of the most awe-inspiring experiences created by our travel experts.

      giant tortoise and child in galapagos islands

      Enjoy incredible animal encounters in Ecuador’s Andes, the cloud forest and on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. This family wildlife adventure holiday will inspire you all to become conservation champions for South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species.

      Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

      In Darwin's Footsteps

      Signature wildlife adventure in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

      Enjoy incredible animal encounters in Ecuador’s Andes, the cloud forest and on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. This family wildlife adventure holiday will inspire you all to become conservation champions for South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Conservation
      Families with Teens
      Best time to travel:
      December
      July
      From USD $ 19,100 /person
      READ MORE

      Ready to take the road less travelled?

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      Ecuador Luxury Experiences

      Immerse yourself in a world of exclusive, custom-crafted experiences on your upcoming trip to Ecuador.

      Horse riding at Hacienda Zuleta in Ecuador
      Wildlife adventure in the Ecuadorian Andes
      Aerial view of Kontiki Wayra superyacht
      Explore Ecuador's Pacific Coast by superyacht

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