View allThe highlights for me were the Galapagos Islands and Amazon jungle. What a contrast and what a treat.
David, traveled in August
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- Gold Operator
- GUIDEcuador Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Other languages on request: Spanish
- Group Size 2 - 15
- Ages 12+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Quito's UNESCO-listed Old Town
- Hike and snorkel at Tijeretas Hill
- Snorkel with marine life at Kicker Rock
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- Discover giant tortoises at a local ranch
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival to Quito
- Day 2 Flight to Galapagos (SCY)
- Day 3 Kicker Rock Tour
- Day 4 Santa Cruz Island
- Day 5 Santa Cruz Island Free Day
- Day 6 Flight Back to Quito
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Ibis
Hotelday 1Upgrade AvailableAlgarrobos
HotelDays 2, 3Upgrade AvailableCasa Galápagos
HotelDays 4, 5
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 15 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 2 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
GUIDEcuador Travel
Number of tours
91
Age Range
4 to 80 years old
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
100%
Guidecuador Travel. is a Destination Management Company (DMC) offering...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- MSMatthew· December 2nd, 2025While the initial itinerary was most misleading, the factual itinerary was acceptable.Show more
GUIDEcuador Travel commented on this reviewHi Matthew, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for any confusion with the initial itinerary. We’re glad the final itinerary was acceptable and hope you enjoyed your trip. Warm Regards, Guide TeamTrip date: November 2025 - MYMichelle· June 30th, 2025We had an amazing trip thanks to everyone at GuidEcuador! Everyone was so nice, friendly and knowledgeable! They took care of everything so we could enjoy every moment of our vacation. The Galapagos is wonderful and I want everyone to experience it! Use Tour Radar and GuidEcuador, you will not be disappointed!Show moreGUIDEcuador Travel commented on this reviewHi Michelle, Thank you for your kind words , we are happy to know about your great time with us in Galapagos . We hope to see you soon back in Latin America. Regards AlexTrip date: June 2025
- Edward· December 19th, 2024Had a great time. Tours were a lot of fun.Show moreGUIDEcuador Travel commented on this reviewHello Edward, Thank you for your review, we are happy to know about your great time with our staff. We will look forward to see you back in Latin America. Regards Guide TeamTrip date: December 2024
- JSJay· December 8th, 2023The organizer had no clues how to communicate. Very unprofessional ! I paid extra $400 for hotel, they put me on B & B. Sorry, but I won't recommend this company. The people in Galapagos is very helpful.Show moreGUIDEcuador Travel commented on this reviewHello Jay, We are sorry for the misunderstanding, all hotels where you stayed were as specified in the published itinerary, and it's mentioned from the beginning that the single supplement is necessary for solo travelers so we can guarantee the... Show moreTrip date: November 2023
- Karen· October 25th, 2022The trip was perfect. Thank you so much. Saw everything, did everything and even though I was traveling solo, enjoyed everything. The ONLY negative was that the first hotel had NO hot water, so taking a shower and washing my hair was another adventure. Neither hotel provided hair dryers, so perhaps you should let future travelers to pack a personal hair dryer. Otherwise, the trip couldn't have been any better. Guides were absolutely wonderful and informative.Show moreGUIDEcuador Travel commented on this reviewDear Karen, we are glad you enjoyed the tour in the Galapagos with us! Thank too for the hotel feeback regarding hot water , we already notify them to fix it for our next guest. As this is an standard program hotels are also standard ,unfortunately... Show moreTrip date: October 2022
- David· August 17th, 2022Alejandro organised a tailor made tour of three and a half weeks encompassing pretty well all of Equador. The highlights for me were the Galapagos Islands and Amazon jungle. What a contrast and what a treat. I feel very lucky to have experienced all that Equador has to offer. A fantastic experienceShow moreGUIDEcuador Travel commented on this reviewHello Dave, Once again thank you for comming with us in your second time in south america. It was a pleasure to assist you with all your travel needs and visit my beautiful country. I hope to see you backl in south america shortly. Safe travels and... Show moreTrip date: July 2022
- sandra· January 19th, 2021Sooo perfect. We had a great time. Best tour guides ever- every single one of them! We made some adjustments to the tour and still everything went smoothly. Covid 19 didn’t affect our vacation. All our guides, drivers and the people of Ecuador were doing everything right to avoid covid. Thank you everyone!!Show moreGUIDEcuador Travel commented on this reviewDear Sandra we are very happy to hear your feedback during this difficult Covid Times , we hope to see you next time in South America. Regards Guidecuador TeamTrip date: December 2020
- RRobSnyder· December 6th, 2019We were very pleased with the 9 day trip that this tour company planned for us, which included the Galapagos & Ecuador mainland Esteban was extremely helpful and responsive in planning the trip and, We would recommend this tour company, without hesitation, to anyone we know planning a trip to Ecuador.Show moreTrip date: November 2019
- AAvaRichardson· August 1st, 2019it was a great tour in Ecuador mainland and the...Show moreGUIDEcuador Travel commented on this reviewDear Ava, it was a real pleasure to lead you on this tour in Ecuador & the Galapagos , as I told you before , you are always welcome back to southamerica. Warm regardsTrip date: April 2019
- Pietro· July 4th, 2019Alejandro was fantastic, always prompt to help...Show moreGUIDEcuador Travel commented on this reviewHello Pietro, Thank you very much for all your comments, it help us to continue growing. Safe tavels in Argentina. Saludos AlejandroTrip date: June 2019
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Daniela
Asked on October 26th, 2025Is departing/flying from Guayaquil to Galapagos and back to Quito an option for this tour?
GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written October 2025Your option also works, as mentioned in program Air ticket to Galapagos is extra so we can assist you booking as your way.
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Larry
Asked on October 21st, 2025Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and the type of accommodation used on this tour?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written October 2025
This programme is based on excursions to Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal islands. The tour includes 5 nights in comfortable 2-star accommodation in a DBL or TWIN room, daily breakfast, all guided excursions and all transfers on the islands. Not included: flights to/from the Galápagos.
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Russell
Asked on October 13th, 2025What is total cost for tour including flights?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written October 2025
The rate for this tour 1340 USD per person + 690 USD, so the grand total per person is USD 2030. We proceed as follows: After you book the trip, then we help booking the Air tickets separately as a local payment.
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Emily
Asked on September 5th, 2025Which flights should I take between Quito and the Galapagos? Will you help me book an extra night at the Ibis Quito hotel?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2025
The cost for the round trip flight is USD 630 per person, which includes one checked bag of 21kg. We can help arrange an extra night at the Ibis Quito hotel. Just let us know when you want to add extra nights or services.
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Emily
Traveler•Written September 2025If you book my flights between Quito and the Galapagos, that will reduce the risk of something going wrong?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2025
We get in charge of the full program and manage everything. First you need to book the trip, then we will share the proper dates to buy the Galapagos Air fare.
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Don
Asked on September 2nd, 2025Could you please provide more details about the itinerary and inclusions? Are flights included in this tour? If not, could you advise on how to book them?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2025
Round trip ticket to Galapagos is not included. We can help booking it for USD 610 per person (includes 1 Checked bag per person up to 21 kilos). Galapagos entrance fee is USD 200 per person (needs to be paid in cash). Galapagos TCT is USD 20 per person.
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Sean
Asked on August 24th, 2025How much is single supplement?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written August 2025
the rate for a solo traveler is 1799 usd
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Tyler
Asked on June 11th, 2025Do you assist with flight arrangements from the US?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written June 2025
Yes we can also assist you with internal and international flights, but this we process after the booking of the tour program is done. Do you have any dates in mind? Since that is high season for Galapagos, we need to see availability.
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Laura
Asked on May 29th, 2025Do you provide an airport pickup and transfer to the hotel or do we have to organized it ourselves? Do we have to organize a transfer from hotel to the airport or? During all days of the tour, do we have a guide with us all the time or do we explore by ourselves, as well as transportation? Do we have some limitations regarding the size and number of suitcases? What do you mean by excursions on your own, as well as those that are stated as extra cost? How does it work? I would like to be in a room on my own, not with someone else.
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written May 2025
We can include a private transfer for USD 70. You will have a guide for a day then later on you have time on your own. We expect all guests carry 1 piece (it is more practical). On the day with extra excursions we recommend tours and excursions but some you can do on your own and free, the other ones you have to pay extra. As a solo traveler you have to select single supplement room (a private room).
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Laura
Traveler•Written May 2025Is it 70 for transfer on arrival and departure or just for one? I don't quite understand the part where you say that we have a guide for one day? So nothing that is in the offer has a guide? Do we have to explore everything on our own, or did I get it wrong? What size of the luggage is okay? Is it possible to arrange a tour of the city upon arrival?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Yes it is a private transfer just for you. The days are covered with activities except on the day that says free day in Santa Cruz Island (day 5). The rest of days there is always an activity with a guide included as specified in program. 21 kilos bag is ok per person. If you want an extra tour on Day 1 with a guide we can also offer it as extra.
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Laura
Traveler•Written May 2025What flight is not included? Do we have to arrange and pay for our flights to get to Quito and back? Or the flight to Galápagos and back is neither included?
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Sarah
Asked on March 8th, 2025Is the departure from Quito international airport? My flight lands at 3:50pm at UIO airport, so wondering if this is the same airport?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Yes it is the same airport in Quito
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Aaron
Asked on January 13th, 2025Do you book this for the client? What is the cost per person? How long is the flight?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written January 2025
cost per person usd 590 (round trip ticket from Quito or Guayaquil including 21 kilos bag per person) from Quito takes 3 hours approx (with an stop in Guayaquil for 45 minutes) from Guayaquil takes 1 hour and 15 minutes apiece
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