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Private Tours in Ecuador

Voyzo runs 17 private tours across 1 destination in Ecuador, covering 9 attractions — each with your own guide, driver, and vehicle, and an itinerary built around your group rather than a fixed bus schedule.

17 Tours 1 Destination Up to 56 Guests

About Ecuador

Ecuador is named for the equator, which runs directly through the country just north of Quito, and it packs an outsized range of landscape into a small footprint — divided into four distinct regions: the Pacific coast (Costa), the Andean highlands (Sierra), the Amazon rainforest (Oriente), and the Galápagos Islands (Insular region), roughly 1,000 kilometres offshore. Quito, the capital, sits at nearly 2,850 metres and was among the first cities in the world designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 1978.

The Galápagos, annexed by Ecuador in 1832 and made famous by Charles Darwin's 1835 visit, are a volcanic archipelago where giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies show little fear of people — a product of strict national park protections and limited visitor numbers that have kept the islands close to their natural state. On the mainland, the Andes and Amazon sit within a day's drive of each other from Quito, a compression of ecosystems that's unusual even by South American standards.

Voyzo runs a mix of trip styles across Ecuador: private mainland circuits through the Andes and Amazon with your own driver, land-based Galápagos itineraries hopping between islands by ferry and small boat, and a handful of routes connecting onward into Peru, Bolivia, or Colombia for a wider South America trip.

Top Attractions

Top Attractions in Ecuador

The real stops Voyzo's own itineraries are built around — tap any attraction to learn more.

1 Galápagos Islands Wildlife Galápagos Islands Wildlife Ecuador & Galapagos A UNESCO World Heritage archipelago where giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions live largely undisturbed by natural predators, making close, unscripted wildlife encounters part of everyday island life. 2 Quito's Historic Center Quito's Historic Center Ecuador & Galapagos One of the largest, best-preserved colonial old towns in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with cobbled plazas, gilded churches, and views over the city from El Panecillo hill. 3 Cotopaxi Volcano Cotopaxi Volcano Ecuador & Galapagos One of the world's highest active volcanoes, its near-symmetrical snow-capped cone rising over Cotopaxi National Park's páramo grasslands and Limpiopungo Lagoon, a short drive south of Quito. 4 Avenue of the Volcanoes Avenue of the Volcanoes Ecuador & Galapagos The dramatic stretch of the Ecuadorian Andes between Quito and Riobamba, flanked by a chain of snow-capped peaks including Cotopaxi and Chimborazo — the country's highest mountain and the point on Earth's surface farthest from its core. 5 Otavalo Market Otavalo Market Ecuador & Galapagos One of South America's largest and oldest indigenous markets, where Kichwa-Otavalo artisans have sold hand-woven textiles, leather goods, and crafts in the Plaza de Los Ponchos for generations. 6 Banos de Agua Santa Banos de Agua Santa Ecuador & Galapagos A small Andean town wedged in a valley below the Tungurahua volcano, built around thermal hot springs and known as Ecuador's adventure-sports base for canyoning, rafting, and waterfall routes like the Pailon del Diablo. 7 Quilotoa Crater Lake Quilotoa Crater Lake Ecuador & Galapagos A water-filled volcanic caldera in the Ecuadorian Andes, its turquoise-green lake ringed by a rim trail with views down into the crater and out over surrounding indigenous farming villages. 8 Cuenca's Historic Center Cuenca's Historic Center Ecuador & Galapagos A UNESCO World Heritage colonial city in Ecuador's southern highlands, known for its blue-domed cathedral, the Tomebamba River running through town, and being a center of Panama hat weaving despite the name. 9 Mindo Cloud Forest Mindo Cloud Forest Ecuador & Galapagos A cloud forest reserve a couple of hours from Quito on the western slope of the Andes, known for hummingbird feeders, butterfly farms, and some of Ecuador's best birdwatching.
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Tours in Ecuador

A giant Galapagos tortoise walking across a lush green field on Santa Cruz Island Multi-Day Tours
Ecuador & Galapagos

The Ultimate Escapade Through the Galapagos

A 10-day island-hopping circuit through the Galapagos — Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristobal — built around giant tortoises, snorkeling, and volcanic landscapes, with a Quito arrival on either end.

Multi-Day 1–56 Guests
A couple paddling a canoe on a quiet Amazon tributary in Ecuador Multi-Day Tours
Ecuador & Galapagos

Ultimate Ecuador: Amazon Journey & Galapagos Adventure

A sweeping 19-day route through Ecuador's highlands, the Amazon rainforest of Yasuni, the colonial cities of the Andes, and a five-island Galapagos finale.

Multi-Day 1–56 Guests
A white colonial-era church dome in Cuenca, Ecuador, under a blue sky Multi-Day Tours
Ecuador & Galapagos

Ecuador's Highlights: Culture, Nature & Adventure

A 14-day mainland circuit through Quito, Otavalo, the Amazon foothills, Baños, Cotopaxi, the Quilotoa Loop, and the UNESCO city of Cuenca — Ecuador's culture and landscapes without the Galapagos crossing.

Multi-Day 1–56 Guests
A sandy Galapagos island beach with turquoise water Multi-Day Tours
Ecuador & Galapagos

Peru to the Galapagos: An Unforgettable South America Journey

A grand 28-day South America journey linking Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu with the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia, Ecuador's Andes and Amazon, and a six-day Galapagos finale.

Multi-Day 1–56 Guests
Lush green Amazon rainforest waterway in eastern Ecuador Multi-Day Tours
Ecuador & Galapagos

8-Day Ecuador Adventure in the Upper Amazon

A compact 8-day adventure from Quito through Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, and into the Upper Amazon, finishing with a soak in Papallacta's hot springs.

Multi-Day 1–56 Guests
Cotopaxi Volcano reflected in a highland lagoon under a clear sky Multi-Day Tours Popular Pick
Ecuador & Galapagos

Ecuador's Landscapes: The Andes, Amazon & Galapagos

A comprehensive 14-day cross-section of Ecuador — the northern Andes, the Cuyabeno Amazon reserve, and four days island-hopping the Galapagos — built around wildlife and landscape at every stage.

Multi-Day 1–56 Guests
A sea lion resting on a rocky Galapagos beach Multi-Day Tours
Ecuador & Galapagos

The Natural Wonders of Peru & the Galapagos

Five days island-hopping San Cristobal and Santa Cruz in the Galapagos, followed by a nine-day sweep through Peru — Lima, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and Lake Titicaca.

Multi-Day 1–56 Guests
A wide view of the green, terraced Andes mountains in Ecuador Multi-Day Tours
Ecuador & Galapagos

31-Day Epic Ecuador & Galapagos Experience

The full picture of Ecuador over 31 days — cloud forest, indigenous markets, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Cuenca, the Yasuni Amazon, and a ten-day island-hopping finale across San Cristóbal, Isabela, and Santa Cruz.

Multi-Day 1–56 Guests
A yellow marine iguana resting on volcanic rocks in the Galapagos Islands Multi-Day Tours
Ecuador & Galapagos

The Magic of Colombia & the Galapagos Islands

Two weeks through Colombia's Coffee Triangle and Caribbean coast, followed by a week island-hopping Santa Cruz and Isabela in the Galapagos.

Multi-Day 1–56 Guests

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Plan Your Visit

Know Before You Go — Ecuador

Visa & Entry

Ecuador allows visa-free entry for citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, and many other countries, typically for stays of up to 90 days per year. The Galápagos also charge a separate national park entrance fee, payable on arrival at the islands.

Getting to the Galápagos

There's no direct international access to the islands — you fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra or San Cristóbal, then move between inhabited islands by small boat or ferry. It's worth building a night or two in mainland Ecuador into your itinerary rather than treating the Galápagos as a standalone trip.

Altitude

Quito and much of the Andean highlands sit above 2,500 metres, and altitude sickness is a real consideration for visitors arriving from sea level. Taking the first day easy, staying hydrated, and avoiding alcohol on arrival all help with acclimatization.

Currency

Ecuador has used the US dollar as its official currency since 2000. This makes cash planning simple for US travelers, though smaller coins can be scarce, so bring a mix of denominations.

Weather & What to Pack

The Galápagos have two seasons: warm and wet (December-May, calmer seas, better snorkeling visibility) and cool and dry (June-November, choppier seas, more wildlife activity from nutrient-rich currents). Quito stays cool year-round because of altitude, not season, so pack layers for the highlands and reef-safe sunscreen for the islands.

Galápagos Conservation Rules

The islands are a strictly regulated national park — visitors must stay with a licensed naturalist guide on marked trails, and entrance and transit fees directly fund conservation work that has helped several species recover from near-extinction.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Ecuador

No, most Western nationalities, including US, Canadian, UK, and EU citizens, can enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days. You'll also pay a separate Galápagos National Park entrance fee on arrival at the islands.
A focused Galápagos trip works in 5-8 days. Combining it with mainland Ecuador — Quito, the Andes, and the Amazon — typically takes 12-14 days, and routes that add Peru or Colombia run several weeks.
The Galápagos Islands' tame, unique wildlife; Quito's UNESCO-listed colonial center; the Andean volcanoes and highland markets like Otavalo; and easy access to genuine Amazon rainforest within a day's drive of the capital.
Yes, for Quito and the Andean highlands, which sit well above 2,500 metres. It's rarely serious if you take the first day slowly, but it's worth planning for rather than ignoring.
Yes — Voyzo runs land-based Galápagos itineraries that hop between inhabited islands like Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristóbal by ferry and small boat, staying in hotels rather than on a live-aboard cruise ship.
The US dollar, officially, which has been Ecuador's currency since 2000 — a straightforward setup for US travelers, though it's worth bringing a mix of denominations since small change can be hard to find.
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