Quito Wildlife Trips in 2025/2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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See the natural beauty of the Galapagos on a sailing voyage that takes in the very best of the central islands. Discover heaps of local wildlife like sea lions, iguanas, giant tortoises and exotic birds of all shapes and sizes. Go snorkelling in the presence of mighty manta rays, turtles and tropical fish. Experience the natural, rugged landscapes of the Galapagos firsthand and see what Charles Darwin saw when he arrived on the isles more than 180 years ago and began formulating the theory of evolution. With each day spent hiking, swimming and snorkelling, this active sailing adventure is one for the nature-lover!

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Bar

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Bartolome Island, Isla Santiago, Isla Santa Cruz

Duration6 days

From

USD 4,550

USD 4,414

Saving

USD 137

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Quito Wildlife Tour: Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (grand Queen Beatriz)

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Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Cruise the Galapagos and discover the native wildlife on this seven-day sailing adventure around the southern end of the archipelago. Meet giant tortoises that inhabit Isla San Cristobal, watch blue-footed boobies dance the booby two-step and wander the unfamiliar environment that characterises these far-flung islands. Every day you’ll wake up to a different view out the window from the comforts of the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz. Sail past the volcanic Punta Pitt, swim with sea lions at Bahia Gardner, and hike past prickly pear cacti on Isla Santa Fe. Prepare to head on the adventure of a lifetime and become a Galapagos explorer!

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Baltra Island, Santa Fe I

Quito, Baltra Island, Santa Fe Island, Punta Suárez, San Cristobal Island

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Duration7 days

From

USD 5,085

USD 4,406

Saving

USD 679

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Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)

(1 review )

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Visiting the Galapagos Islands had been at the top of my wish list for as long as I can remember and this trip was everything I'd dreamt of. Every day brought special, close-up encounters with magnificent animals - male frigatebirds displaying their bright red chests, sea lions stretched out on the beach nursing their young pups or cheekily hitching a ride on the back of our boat and pairs of blue-footed boobies engaged in a courtship dance. The Archipel 1 is modern, spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable with a friendly, hard-working and efficient crew. The food is excellent in quality, quantity and variety. The boat has the capacity for 16 guests, which enables everyone to get to know one another.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Yacht Cabin

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, North Seymour

Quito, Guayaquil, North Seymour Island, Isla Genovesa, Isla Santiago, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Espanola Island, San Cristobal Island

Duration10 days

From

USD 8,400

USD 8,148

Saving

USD 252

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Treasures of Galapagos: Western & Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Embark on an immersive 13-day adventure cruise through the Galapagos Islands and experience the natural world, both on land and sea. Encounter diverse wildlife, from lumbering giant tortoises and sunbathing sea lions to scuttling crabs and blue-footed boobies. Wander through lava flow on Las Tintoreras, snorkel in the waters of protected cove Punta Carrion and stick your toes in the olivine-crystal sands of Punta Cormorant. This trip allows plenty of time to absorb the spoils of these unique, wildlife-rich islands, so you can cruise into another world while your naturalist guide sorts out the rest.

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Bartolome Island, Isla Sa

Quito, Bartolome Island, Isla Santiago, Isla Santa Cruz, Baltra Island, Isla Isabela, Punta Cormorant, Santa Fe Island, South Plaza Island, Espanola Island, San Cristobal Island

Duration13 days

From

USD 9,805

USD 9,511

Saving

USD 294

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Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure

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This unique adventure focuses on two of South America’s heaviest hitters – the Galapagos Islands and the Inca Trail. Take 17 days to explore these wildly different parts of the region. Snorkel the turtle-filled waters of Leon Dormido, then walk the cobblestone streets of Cusco. Sit on black-sand beaches watching sea lions lounge and later conquer the 4200-metre-high Dead Woman’s Pass. Witness breathtaking natural beauty among the surreal landscapes of the Galapagos, then wonder at the man-made elegance of Machu Picchu. This tour offers immersive and active adventure led by locals in two bucket-list favourites.

Wildlife Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Quito, Galapagos Islands

Cusco, Quito, Galapagos Islands, Lima, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, San Cristobal Island, Floreana Island, Isla Isabela, Isla Santa Cruz

Duration17 days

From

USD 6,150

USD 5,966

Saving

USD 185

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Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary A)

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This eight-day southwestern tour aboard the catamaran Archipel I gives an extensive overview of the Galapagos by combining the circumnavigation of Isabela Island with excursions in the southernmost points of the archipelago. It also gives the chance to snorkel with sea lions in the Loberia and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in Santa Cruz.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, San Cristobal

Quito, Guayaquil, San Cristobal Island, Santa Fe Island, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz, Isabela Island, Isla Fernandina

Duration10 days

From

USD 8,400

USD 8,148

Saving

USD 252

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Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Experience the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands as you drift across the Pacific Ocean on this 10-day sailing adventure. The beauty of these Ecuadorian isles is something to behold from aboard the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz and you’ll retrace the 180-year-old voyage of Charles Darwin by sea with a naturalist guide by your side. Witness the giant tortoises that call these lands home and go birdwatching for blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Each day, a new view will greet you out your cabin window, with a new array or wildlife to see up above and down below (snorkel, anyone?).

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabe

Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabela, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz, Santa Fe Island, Punta Suárez, Isla Lobos

Duration10 days

From

USD 7,350

USD 7,130

Saving

USD 221

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Essential Ecuador And Peru

(1 review )

Trip customizable

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Hotels were good and except for the one in Cusco, they were very well located. Itinerary was great. I was met with friendly guides and drivers at each stage. City tours were excellent.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Lima, Galapagos Islands

Cusco, Lima, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Sacred Valley, Quito, Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora

Duration11 days

From

USD 2,834

USD 2,749

Saving

USD 85

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14 Day Trip: Galapagos & Machu Picchu

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On this 14-day guided tour trip, you will visit the highlights of both Ecuador and Peru. Experience the highlights of the City of Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, the Galapagos Islands: Santa Cruz, El Chato, Charles Darwin Station, Pinzon Island / Isabela Island, Tintoreras, and Cabo Rosa Tunnels. In Peru, you will have the opportunity to get to know the highlights of the ancient Inca civilization. Explore the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the mountain of colors, and Machu Picchu. Visit Inca structures, and learn about the historic Inca settlements and their history. You will be accompanied by a guide, who will assist you with anything you need. We will also provide you with transportation, accommodation and some meals.

Trekking and Hiking Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-80 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Cusco, Machu Picchu, Quito, Lima

Cusco, Machu Picchu, Quito, Lima, Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz, Sacred Valley, Cotopaxi National Park, Mitad Del Mundo, Isla Isabela, Los Túneles

Duration14 days

From

USD 3,995

USD 3,875

Saving

USD 120

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Machu Picchu and Galapagos

4.7

(14 reviews )

No booking fees

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A great combination of sight seeing and nature. Loved every minute.

Active and outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Guayaquil, Sierra Negra

Cusco, Guayaquil, Sierra Negra, Tintoreras Island, Galapagos Islands, Tortuga Bay, Quito, Aguas Calientes, Puerto Villamil

Duration15 days

From

USD 5,080

USD 4,928

Saving

USD 152

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Highlights of Ecuador & the Galapagos

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Experience Ecuador in full glory, where the mainland combines natural and cultural wonders, and the Galapagos islands offer unrivalled wildlife watching. Beginning in Quito, we gaze over Cotopaxi volcano, experience indigenous culture and spend two nights in the Amazon Rainforest. It’s then off to the Galapagos, where we snorkel with sea lions, walk among giant tortoises and sunbathe on white sands with marine iguanas.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Floreana Island, Isla San

Quito, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz, Banos, Tena, Liana Lodge, Papallacta, La Loberia, Playa Ochoa

Duration15 days

From

USD 6,900

USD 6,693

Saving

USD 207

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12 Days Exploring Ecuador: From the Andes to the Coast

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Experience the diverse beauty of Ecuador on a remarkable journey. Start your adventure with a smooth airport transfer to your hotel. Explore Otavalo's bustling market, marvel at the serene Cuicocha Lagoon, and immerse yourself in the craftsmanship of Cotacachi. Discover the heart of Quito on a city tour and venture to the breathtaking Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa Lagoon. Relax in the "Baños de Agua Santa" and encounter unique wildlife in the Chimborazo Fauna Production Reserve. Dive into the local culture at the Puruha Community, explore the vibrant Guamote Market, and witness the mystical Ozogoche—a journey through history at the Cañari Culture and Ruins of Ingapirca. Uncover Cuenca's charm on a city tour, visit Gualaceo and Chordeleg, and explore El Cajas National Park and a Cacao Farm. In Guayaquil, take in the city's highlights, then conclude your adventure with a transfer out from the airport to round off your Ecuadorian exploration. See the itinerary section for more details.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-60 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Banos

Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Banos, Cajas National Park, Cotacachi, Quilotoa, Chimborazo, Guamote

Duration12 days

From

USD 1,595

USD 1,547

Saving

USD 48

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Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary B)

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With lumbering giant tortoises, playful sea lions and an aviary of swooping, squawking, soaring bird life, the Galapagos Islands is wildlife-watching heaven. For this five-day trip, it’s all aboard the Solaris, a first-class motor yacht, to cruise around the archipelago in the company of an expert naturalist. Along the way, we stop at a string of biologically diverse islands, including Genovesa, Santa Fe and San Cristóbal, with the chance to get out and explore on foot and by snorkelling. Expect moments worthy of a nature documentary and plenty of photo opportunities.

Wildlife Bird watching

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, Baltra Island

Quito, Guayaquil, Baltra Island, Mosquera Island, Genovesa Island, Santa Fe

Duration6 days

From

USD 4,835

USD 4,690

Saving

USD 145

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Galapagos Family Holiday

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The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the rarest animals on the planet and this trip gives the whole family a unique opportunity to learn about the biology and diversity of this paradise. Everyone will enjoy spotting the myriad animals in their natural environment as they graze, sleep and play on the beaches, mountains and rocks of the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal. Snorkel beside sea lions, marvel at the plodding majesty of giant tortoises, spot frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and Galapagos crabs, and keep an eye out for marine iguanas, whales, dolphins and sharks as you explore this natural paradise. You’ll experience (animal) life like never before together on this beautiful family-focused expedition to the Galapagos.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, San Cristobal Island

Duration8 days

From

USD 3,120

USD 3,026

Saving

USD 94

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All Quito Wildlife Trips

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Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)

Treasures of Galapagos: Western & Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure

Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary A)

Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Essential Ecuador And Peru

14 Day Trip: Galapagos & Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu and Galapagos

Highlights of Ecuador & the Galapagos

12 Days Exploring Ecuador: From the Andes to the Coast

Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary B)

Galapagos Family Holiday

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