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.

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Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary D)

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10 day wildlife trip through Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Isabela Island and 8 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Safari
  • Accommodation Hotel & Yacht Cabin
  • Transport Flight, Bus & Yacht
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 11,400 View Tour
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  • Jun 15 Only 1 seat left
  • Jun 29 Only 8 seats left
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Galápagos — South & East Islands aboard the Yolita

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7 day sailing, yachting and motor boating trip in Ecuador, visiting Quito, North Seymour Island and Cerro Brujo. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Yacht Cabin
  • Transport Flight, Bus, Yacht & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 4,399 US$ 3,299
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Grand Galapagos (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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17 day sailing, yachting and motor boating tour through Quito, Isla Baltra, Isla Isabela and 11 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Flight, Minibus & Taxi
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days17 From US$ 14,025 View Tour
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  • Jun 01 Only 2 seats left
  • Jun 15 Only 1 seat left
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Galapagos Encounter: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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6 day sailing, yachting and motor boating tour in Ecuador, visiting Quito, Baltra Island and Isla Isabela. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Flight & Minibus
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 3,855 US$ 2,818
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Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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6 day sailing, yachting and motor boating tour in Ecuador, visiting Quito, San Cristobal Island and Bartolome Island. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Flight & Minibus
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 3,855 US$ 2,818
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  • Apr 13 Only 1 seat left
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Complete Galápagos - Yolita

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17 day sailing, yachting and motor boating trip through Quito, North Seymour Island, Genovesa Island and 11 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Yacht Cabin
  • Transport Flight, Bus, Yacht & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days17 From US$ 11,399 US$ 8,549
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Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)

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10 day wildlife tour through Quito, North Seymour Island, Isla Genovesa and 8 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Safari
  • Accommodation Hotel & Yacht Cabin
  • Transport Flight, Bus & Yacht
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 11,400 View Tour
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  • Jun 15 Only 1 seat left
  • Jun 29 Only 8 seats left
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Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary A)

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10 day wildlife tour through Quito, San Cristobal Island, Santa Fe Island and 8 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Safari
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Flight, Bus & Yacht
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 11,400 View Tour
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  • Jun 15 Only 1 seat left
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Galapagos Voyage: Pirates & Darwin - Premium Adventure

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9 day wildlife trip through Guayaquil, Isla Baltra, Punta Vicente Roca and 5 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Marine wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Flight, Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 11,925 View Tour
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  • Aug 16 Only 8 seats left
  • Aug 23 Only 8 seats left
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Ecuador: Amazon Jungle Sacha Lodge Short Break

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4 day wildlife trip visiting Quito and Amazon Jungle Lodge in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife
  • Accommodation Lodge & Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Flight
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 2,805 View Tour
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  • Apr 08 10+ seats left
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Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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10 day sailing, yachting and motor boating trip through Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabela and 6 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Flight & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 7,705 View Tour
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  • Jun 01 Only 5 seats left
  • Jun 15 Only 1 seat left
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Galapagos In Focus (Grand Queen Bea)

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8 day cruise trip through San Cristobal Island, Bartolome Island, Puerto Egas and 8 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cruise & Wildlife
  • Accommodation Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship & Boat
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Classic Galapagos: Central Eastern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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10 day sailing, yachting and motor boating trip through Quito, San Cristobal Island, Isla Santiago and 6 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Flight, Private Vehicle & Minibus
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary C)

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10 day wildlife tour through Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island and 7 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Safari
  • Accommodation Hotel & Yacht Cabin
  • Transport Flight, Bus & Yacht
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 11,400 View Tour
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  • Jun 15 Only 1 seat left
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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.
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