Ecuador Museum Tours
The wonderful thing about touring museums in Ecuador, besides having your experience of this historically rich country curated by local experts, is that many Ecuadorian museums are incorporated right into historical sites. Explore Old Town Quito for living history, slipping seamlessly into the museums that explain it all. Stroll the botanical gardens that boast ancient Andean plants and grains as you are guided through the Ecuadorian Museum of Natural Science. Hear the legends of Ecuador at Azuay Folklore Institute, and carry these stories with you throughout your travels. Museum tours provide travelers with an excellent introduction to the history, culture, and traditions of Ecuador.
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Quito City Tour and Middle of the World
This tour explores both the wonderful city of Quito and the so called "Middle of the World," which is the place where the equator runs through Ecuador. You'll learn a great deal about the history and culture of Ecuador while on this tour.
Explore TourCuenca City Tour
One of the most attractive and charming cities in Ecuador, Cuenca is best experienced with a tour. During this city tour, you'll visit important cultural and historical sites, and walk away with a sound understanding of this provincial capital.
Explore TourSouth Plaza Island
This tour will take you to South Plaza Island, which is the smallest island of the Galápagos. Despite its small size, this island still has a wealth of interesting wildlife.
Explore TourEspanola Island Tour
Located two hours from San Cristóbal, Española is the southernmost island and one of the oldest in the Galápagos archipelago. The island's flat profile is extremely dry with only a few inches of rain per year. Despite the dry climate the island is one of the world's only known nesting sites for the Waved Albatross.
Explore TourSanta Fe Island Tour
Santa Fe is one of the oldest islands in the Galápagos archipelago. It only covers about 9 square miles (23 sq m), but offers an incredible proliferation of wildlife, both on land and in its surrounding waters. You’ll have plenty of time to observe the animals that live here – this tour begins at 8:00 AM, and lasts around 7 hours, returning to Puerto Ayora at 3:00 PM. It includes a break for lunch on board the yacht.
Explore TourKicker Rock - Leon Dormido Island Tour
During the boat trip you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and you may see dolphins. Upon arrival at León Dormido we will navigate around the island to see the sea birds and sea lions, resting on the rocks. If you wish, you can snorkel — there is a good chance you will see the Galapagos shark, sea turtles, different types of rays, and a variety of fish. After that, you have some free time to enjoy the beach at Playa Ochoa, Cerro el Brujo or Playa Manglecito. Return to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Explore TourSan Cristobal Highlands Tour
Venture into the highlands of San Cristóbal on this tour. You’ll get to see some of the most interesting plants in the Galápagos and the only freshwater lagoon in the Galápagos. Your guide will provide snorkeling gear for your visits to the beaches.
Explore TourFlight Inter Islands
See the world famous Galápagos Islands from every angle when you choose an inter-island flight. Available to and from various islands within Ecuador's Galápagos Archipelago, this particular flight takes you from Isabela Island to Baltra or San Cristóbal. Experience the beauty of Ecuador to the fullest extent — on the ground and in the air.
Explore TourSan Cristobal to Santa Cruz Inter-Island Boat Transfer
Looking for an easy way to get from San Cristóbal to Santa Cruz? There’s a ferry that leaves for Santa Cruz from San Cristóbal twice a day — choose from a 7 AM or 3 PM departure.
Explore TourBoat Transfer Inter-islands from Santa Cruz
It’s easy to hope on a ferry from Santa Cruz to other major islands in the Galápagos, like San Cristóbal and Isabela. Just like any boat tour in the Galápagos, this transfer offers incredible wildlife watching opportunities along the way.
Explore TourMindo Full-Day Tour
During this full-day tour, you'll explore the El Pahuma Orchid Reserve and the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve. In Mindo, you'll visit waterfalls and a butterfly farm, and take a cable car over the forest.
Explore TourSan Cristobal 360°
This tour is the most complete you can find in San Cristóbal. The first visitor site is called BAHIA ROSA BLANCA, Then navigate to PUNTA PITT . The next place to visit is the BAHIA SARDINA beach, here you can snorkel and if you want to relax on the beach where you will find some shade. We will walk for approximately 30 minutes in PUNTA PUCUNA, which is a site that the National Park recently opened for visitors. We pass through CERRO BRUJO, a rocky geological formation with tunnel and a cathedral. KICKER ROCK is the place where they will make their next snorkel stop.
Explore TourTour 360° in San Cristobal
The Galápagos is known for its stunning wildlife, and this tour takes you to some of the best wildlife attractions around San Cristobál. On this all-day tour, you’ll see famous sights like Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo, and Kicker Rock. Along the way, you'll get to explore he volcanic scenery on hikes and snorkeling excursions. Don't worry about finding a vending machine in the middle of the ocean — snacks and lunch are included.
Explore TourFloreana Island Tour
This tour takes you to explore Floreana Island, the island with arguably the most eccentric history in the Galápagos. It has seen its fair share of human activity, beginning with 18th-century whalers. On this tour you’ll see some remnants of that history, as well as plants and animals that are rare even by Galápagos standards—Floreana Island has its very own endemic species of finch called a medium tree finch, to offer just one example.
Explore TourCotopaxi Full-Day Tour
Reaching an elevation of 19,388 feet (5,897 m) above sea level, Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world. During this tour you'll visit the Cotopaxi National Park and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Ecuadorian Andes.
Explore TourVolcanoes Full-Day Tour
Ecuador has a chain of volcanoes known as the “Avenue of the Volcanoes.” On this tour, you’ll take a train that passes by some of the area’s impressive volcanoes.
Explore TourOtavalo Full Day Tour
This full-day tour visits Cayambe and Otavalo, the latter of which has one of the country's best outdoor markets. You'll try tasty Ecuadorian food and have the opportunity to purchase high-quality, locally produced handicrafts during this tour.
Explore TourFC Millennium Cruise Galápagos Islands
The Millennium is a modern, 16-passenger yacht that offers cruises through the Galápagos Islands. The accommodations are comfortable and nicely equipped, and there are ample social areas on the ship. Cruises range from 5 to 8 days.
Explore TourScuba Diving in Galapagos
Go on a diving tour off the coast of Santa Cruz to see sea lions, sharks, seals, eels, sea stars, and bat fish. Pick from three different dives sites — they all have their own thriving populations of rare sea life. You'll find that the water is warmest between November and April.
Explore TourQuilotoa Lake
This full day tour starts at 7.00 hrs with a drive along 'Volcano Avenue' that will give you spectacular views of the Andean landscape.
Explore TourCity Tour
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This tour explores both the wonderful city of Quito and the so called "Middle of the World," which is the place where the equator runs through Ecuador. You'll learn a great deal about the history and culture of Ecuador while on this tour.
