Ecuador offers a myriad of wondrous natural and cultural environments to be explored. Nowhere else in Latin America can you find such a diversity of landscapes, playscapes, climates, and cultures in such a compact and easily accessible area.

Between the Andes mountains, the Amazon rainforest, the Galapagos Islands, coastal beaches, and mangrove forests, outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the incredible variety of adventures to choose from.

From late-night wildlife to peoples who have lived out in the wild for millennia, Ecuador is a great place to meet interesting folks in remarkable places.

Here are just a few of the many things to do:

Adventurous kayaker taking the plunge Ecuadorian style. Photo by Ríos Ecuador.

With so many options, there is no excuse to be bored in Ecuador!

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Galapagos Islands Travel Packages and Ecuador Tours by Galapagos Excursions Galapagos Excursions offers customized cruises to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador. Their team of Galapagos experts has over 15 years doing customized or “personalized” adventures for individuals and families, small groups and couples of all ages.

Cazhuma Tours, Ecuador Travel Agency & Tour operator based in Cuenca, has a large variety of tours throughout Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. We personally advice you with different options that suit your needs assuring you an amazing trip. We offer a selected and broad range of prices from budget tour options, for those adventurous back packers, to more luxurious options for those who like to travel at an upgraded level. Feel free to contact us 24-7, our travel agents online are always willing to help you anytime with any doubts or questions that you might have about your trip.

Luxury Galapagos Cruises with Quasar Nautica - Sail on one of our luxury cruise boats: The Lammer Law, Grace, Parranda, Evolution and Alta.

Adventure Planet Ecuador - has made Ecuador and Galapagos travel the adventure of a lifetime. Offering a variety of hiking, climbing, biking, and overland trips and expeditions throughout Ecuador and the Galapagos, Adventure Planet is one of the few companies that offer true adrenaline-packing adventures instead of simple, package tours. Moreover, Adventure Planet offers adventure travel expeditions not just in Ecuador but in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, as well.

Bertini Tours – At Bertini tours you’ll find a wide selection of tours to the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. Bertini Tours offers mini-tours, taylor-made tours, city tours, and extra services like airport pick-up and drop-off. In addition to customized tour packages, Bertini Tours also offers spectacular Galapagos Cruise Tours on outstanding cruise ships. Bertini Tours can also provide information about Ecuador, its climate, and where to go and what to do. In addition, Bertini Tours has plenty of information on Galapagos Cruise Ships and Galapagos Yachts, to ensure you choose a boat the suits your needs and budget.

Galapagos Islands Tours with EQ Touring EQ Touring is a private company operating Galapagos Cruises and tours in Ecuador for the last five years and has built its reputation for the excellent tours and personal service provided to its clients.

Galapagos Islands Charter Cruises 2009 by EQ Touring. Travel to the Galapagos Islands with the advantages of a Charter cruise. Reduced costs!!

Galapagos Cruises with Galapagos Legend - offers you the newest and totally refurbished addition to the expanding Galapagos fleet, the modern 5-star, adventure-style M/V Galapagos Legend, set sail with a maximum of 100 discriminating explorers. The Legend's 3, 4, and 7-night weekly voyages turn Darwin´s "living laboratory" into a course in evolution and natural history. The Legend offers you all the amenities of a larger cruise liner, yet she is small enough for that intimate experience with nature that brings you to the Galapagos. This ship has been designed for the most comfortable Galapagos adventure.

Latin American Destinations - Ecuador & Galapagos Tours - Let Latin American Destinations be your guide through the amazing natural wonders that Ecuador and Galapagos Island have to offer. Ecuador has an enormous biodiversity in the four regions. Check our special programs made for you.

Nautica Galapagos - offers excellent deals on Galapagos cruises and Galapagos diving. Also offering Ecuador one day tours in Quito and Guayaquil, two days tours including Otavalo market and Cotopaxi volcano, Amazon jungle tours and land tours. Experience all of Ecuador and the Galapagos with Nautica, our staff will ensure that it is the vacation of a lifetime.

Transcord - a German-managed company whose co-founder has been living in the Galapagos since the 60´s. Transcord specializes in excursions for the discerning traveler and caters to those who wish not only to see, but to understand the culture and natural history of this amazing country and specifically the Galapagos Islands. They have established themselves as one of the most reliable and accommodating operators in the Islands.

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