Ecuador Wildlife Tours 2024/2025

Ecuador’s remarkable biodiversity makes it a magnet for wildlife enthusiasts and bird lovers. Join one of our wildlife tours in Ecuador to discover what inspired a young Charles Darwin to think differently about how life evolves after he landed in the Galapagos Islands, home to creatures not found in other parts of the world. El Chato Tortoise Reserve in the Santa Cruz highlands is an excellent place to see the magnificent giant tortoises, as well as birds like Darwin’s finches and short-eared owls. El Oriente, a world-renowned biodiversity zone that accounts for 30 percent of Ecuador’s landmass, teems with wildlife, and you are sure to spot howler monkeys, spider monkeys and pink river dolphins. If you plan your Ecuador wildlife tours between June and September, do not forget to head to the coastal Machalilla National Park to glimpse the 36-tonne humpback whale.

Scroll below to find our favorite Ecuador wildlife trips.

64 Wildlife tours with 73 Reviews

Add to your Tour Wish List 12% OFFTODAY

Best of Galapagos

of 1 review
  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
10 day wildlife trip through Quito, San Cristobal Island, Floreana Island and 3 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Trekking and Hiking +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Private Vehicle, Flight & Taxi
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 3,990 US$ 3,522
SavingUS$ 468
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 3,990
  • Special Deal (12%):- US$ 468
  • Total Price from:US$ 3,522
View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 09 Only 3 seats left
  • Apr 11 Only 9 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List 25% OFFTODAY

Ecuador: Amazon, Hot Springs & Volcanoes

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
9 day wildlife trip in Ecuador, visiting Quito, Otavalo and Papallacta. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
  • Accommodation Lodge, Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Private Vehicle & Bus
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 2,199 US$ 1,649
SavingUS$ 550
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 2,199
  • Special Deal (25%):- US$ 550
  • Total Price from:US$ 1,649
View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 12 Only 8 seats left
  • Apr 19 10+ seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List 30% OFFTODAY

Local Living Ecuador—Amazon Jungle

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
7 day wildlife trip visiting Quito and Tena in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Kayaking and canoeing +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Hut
  • Transport Bus & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 949 US$ 664
SavingUS$ 285
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 949
  • Special Deal (30%):- US$ 285
  • Total Price from:US$ 664
View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 06 Only 8 seats left
  • Apr 20 Only 10 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List 10% OFFTODAY

Galapagos Island Hopping

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
8 day wildlife trip in Ecuador, visiting San Cristobal Island, Floreana Island and Isla Isabela. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Walking tours +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Private Vehicle, Ferry & Taxi
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 2,625 US$ 2,361
SavingUS$ 264
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 2,625
  • Special Deal (10%):- US$ 264
  • Total Price from:US$ 2,361
View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 10 Only 3 seats left
  • Apr 12 Only 9 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List 25% OFFTODAY

Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & South Islands aboard the Yolita

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
7 day sailing, yachting and motor boating trip in Ecuador, visiting Quito, Puerto Ayora and Isla Santa Cruz. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Villa
  • Transport Flight, Bus, Yacht & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 3,949 US$ 2,961
SavingUS$ 988
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 3,949
  • Special Deal (25%):- US$ 988
  • Total Price from:US$ 2,961
View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 16 Only 1 seat left
  • Apr 30 Only 3 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List 28% OFFTODAY

Galapagos Explorer: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
7 day sailing, yachting and motor boating trip in Ecuador, visiting Quito, Isla Baltra and North Seymour Island. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Flight, Ferry & Minibus
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 4,890 US$ 3,543
SavingUS$ 1,347
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 4,890
  • Special Deal (28%):- US$ 1,347
  • Total Price from:US$ 3,543
View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 16 Only 1 seat left
  • Apr 30 Only 2 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List 28% OFFTODAY

Complete Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
10 day wildlife tour through Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island and 8 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Sailing, yachting and motor boating +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Ferry, Flight & Yacht
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 7,655 US$ 5,478
SavingUS$ 2,177
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 7,655
  • Special Deal (28%):- US$ 2,177
  • Total Price from:US$ 5,478
View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 30 Only 5 seats left
  • May 28 Only 1 seat left
Add to your Tour Wish List 9% OFFTODAY

Volcanoes and Galapagos

of 7 reviews
  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
Allowing a Galapagous boat extension. maybe a couple fo nights, would have been good.
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Wildlife +4 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Hostel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Flight, Private Vehicle & Yacht
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days15 From US$ 4,540 US$ 4,110
SavingUS$ 430
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 4,540
  • Special Deal (9%):- US$ 430
  • Total Price from:US$ 4,110
View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 04 Only 8 seats left
  • May 25 Only 10 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List 10% OFFTODAY

Galapagos: In Darwin's Footsteps

of 11 reviews
  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
Simply the best trip I have ever been on. I did not want to come home! The leader made everything
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Trekking and Hiking +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 8,698 US$ 7,860
SavingUS$ 838
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 8,698
  • Special Deal (10%):- US$ 838
  • Total Price from:US$ 7,860
View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 06 Only 5 seats left
  • Oct 12 Only 8 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List

Pure Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

of 1 review
  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
8 day sailing, yachting and motor boating trip through Isla Santa Cruz, Bartolome Island, Isla Santiago and 5 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +1 more
  • Accommodation Yacht Cabin
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 6,580 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 24 Only 2 seats left
  • Jun 05 Only 2 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List 30% OFFTODAY

Upgraded Land Galapagos

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
10 day wildlife tour through Quito, San Cristobal Island, Floreana Island and 4 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Beach +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Villa
  • Transport Private Vehicle, Flight, Boat & Taxi
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 4,499 US$ 3,149
SavingUS$ 1,350
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 4,499
  • Special Deal (30%):- US$ 1,350
  • Total Price from:US$ 3,149
View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 07 10+ seats left
  • Apr 21 Only 8 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List

Galapagos Family Holiday

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
8 day family tour in Ecuador, visiting Quito, San Cristobal Island and Floreana Island. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Family & Wildlife +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Flight
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 3,035 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Jun 30 Only 6 seats left
  • Aug 03 Only 2 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List 25% OFFTODAY

Galápagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
7 day wildlife trip in Ecuador, visiting Isla Santa Cruz, Isabela Island and San Cristobal Island. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Bus, Private Vehicle & Boat
  • Age Range 18-39 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 1,399 US$ 1,049
SavingUS$ 350
You've unlocked exclusive savings:
  • Brochure Price:US$ 1,399
  • Special Deal (25%):- US$ 350
  • Total Price from:US$ 1,049
View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 14 Only 5 seats left
  • Apr 16 Only 10 seats left
Add to your Tour Wish List

island hopping Galapagos

  • Trip customizable
  • Best price guaranteed
7 day national parks trip through Quito, Darwin Bay, Playa Ochoa and 6 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities National parks & Wildlife +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Flight
  • Age Range 1-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 2,190 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 28
  • Apr 29
Showing 1 - 14 of 64 results
Filters

Ecuador Wildlife Reviews

5 - Excellent
Based on 73 customer reviews
What a magical place....
5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“The trip was all arranged by the tour operator and I cant fault the organisation, it was faultless throughout the whole Journey.The Cachalote Explorer was fine, its not a super luxury motor yacht (its correctly advertised as a first class motor yacht) being a converted fishing boat, but the accommodation was perfectly adequate and the crew were very friendly and super efficient. The rooms were cleaned daily with clean towels by Martin who was also the waiter and bar man, and very good at it to. The chef was very good and was delighted to help one of our vegan passengers with different dishes every meal (which she often shared with the rest of us! Lol)The ship is a little noisy when travelling at night with the engines running, but I had some noise suppressing head phones that dealt with this. No one else really complained and I guess you soon get used to it after a tiring dayThe food was very well presented in buffet style for breakfast lunch and evening meal and there was always plenty of food. In between meals there is a tray of bananas, fruits and various biscuits and snacksWould I book it again, certainly yes without hesitation”
What a magical place....
5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“The trip was all arranged by this tour company and I cant fault the organisation, it was faultless throughout the whole Journey.The Cachalote Explorer was fine, its not a super luxury motor yacht (its correctly advertised as a first class motor yacht) being a converted fishing boat, but the accommodation was perfectly adequate and the crew were very friendly and super efficient. The rooms were cleaned daily with clean towels by Martin who was also the waiter and bar man, and very good at it to. The chef was very good and was delighted to help one of our vegan passengers with different dishes every meal (which she often shared with the rest of us! Lol)The ship is a little noisy when travelling at night with the engines running, but I had some noise suppressing head phones that dealt with this. No one else really complained and I guess you soon get used to it after a tiring dayThe food was very well presented in buffet style for breakfast lunch and evening meal and there was always plenty of food. In between meals there is a tray of bananas, fruits and various biscuits and snacksWould I book it again, certainly yes without hesitation”
Galápagos Islands aboard the Cachalote yacht
5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“This is a most amazing trip for wildlife enthusiasts. I had never been so close to wildlife that was so indifferent to our presence. We were merely another non threatening species and as such were not to be feared or shunned, simply accepted. To see the bird and animal life living and behaving so naturally was a real privilege.”

Ecuador Wildlife Tours

Highlights of Ecuador Wildlife Tours

  • Spot the Galapagos fur seals, the Galapagos barn owl and the bullhead shark — all endemic to the island or found in the waters near it.
  • Head to the Punta Espinoza in the Galapagos to see marine iguanas sunning themselves on black lava soil.
  • Take a boat tour near Puerto Lopez to see dolphins and sea lions or go swimming with whales with an experienced guide.
  • See primates like squirrel monkeys and wooly monkeys in the cloud forest region of Ecuador, along with birds like plate-billed toucans and tanagers.
  • Explore the thrilling wildlife in and around the Amazon River, and look out for piranhas, stingrays, eels, iguanas and anacondas.

Travel Tips for Wildlife Trips in Ecuador

  • Carry cash while traveling in the Amazonian forests or other remote places, as you are unlikely to find an ATM or bank nearby.
  • Learning a few Spanish phrases will be useful if you need to speak with locals.
  • Ecuador’s coastal and forest areas can see more rainfall from October to May, so pack accordingly.
  • A proper hat, sunscreen and insect repellent are a must while going on Ecuador wildlife tours.
Welcome!

Sign-in to unlock instant trip discounts. Create wish lists and save up to USD 1,500.

Facebook
G
More login options here.