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Ecuador may be compact, but planning a trip here means choosing between Andean cities, cloud forest, Amazon jungle, volcanic landscapes, and the Galápagos Islands. A tailor-made Ecuador trip lets you combine the places that matter most to you, from Quito, Cuenca, Cotopaxi, and Baños to Mindo, Vilcabamba, Loja, or the islands.

Wildlife, trekking, hot springs, street food, colonial history, and remote nature can all shape the itinerary. Our trips are planned with Ecuador-based experts who understand how to make the route work in practice, so you get a journey that fits your pace without the stress of arranging every detail yourself.

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Monkey Ecuador
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Pinta
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Sealion Galapagos
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Pinta diving
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Shaman Ecuador
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Galapagos
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Cotopaxi, Ecuador
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Blue footed boobies with iguana, Galapagos ©  reisegraf.ch/Shutterstock
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Mitad del Mundo Quito
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Turtle Galapagos
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Dugout canoe in blackwater stream, Yasuni National Park Biosphere Reserve, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador
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Unique Lodges
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Ecuador Woman
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Marine Iguanas
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Mindo Cock of the Rock
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What does a trip to Ecuador look like?

Ecuador punches above its weight for variety. You might start in Quito’s old town, then wander through Cuenca’s cobbled streets before flying to the Galápagos for surreal wildlife encounters. Mix it up with thermal baths in Baños, volcano hikes at Cotopaxi, or birdwatching in Mindo.

Want to really get off the grid? Try canoeing through the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve or chilling in Vilcabamba’s valley of longevity. With Rough Guides, your Ecuador itinerary is built around what you want to see.

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