Ecuador and Galapagos Tours
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Ecuador is a small country that offers a great variety of nature and cultural options for tours. From the fascinating Galapagos Islands to the mighty Andes and the mysterious Amazon, Ecuador tours can be quite rewarding.
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Above are links to some of the options that we can offer.
- from group day tours + basic hotels to private day tours + deluxe hotels or haciendas
- We can combine the Galapagos with an Amazon and/or highlands itinerary or with a trip to Machu Picchu or anything like that.
- We are familiar with the different cruise boats, jungle lodges, etc. so we can tailor an itinerary to suit your interests. Just contact us for a quote.
Ecuador added 11 countries to its list of nations whose travelers require a visa to enter the country. As of Monday, August 12, 2019, nationals from the following countries must be granted a visa prior to entering Ecuadorian territory:
Angola, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Libya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, Sri Lanka
Angola, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Libya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador now requires that passengers arriving from countries with active yellow fever outbreaks (Brazil, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda) present their International Yellow Fever Vaccination Card upon entry. This requirement is effective immediately.
1) Visitors to Ecuador arriving from a country with an active yellow fever outbreak must be vaccinated at least 10 days prior to entering Ecuador.
2) Travelers to Ecuador arriving from a country with an active yellow fever outbreak must carry their International Yellow Fever Vaccination Card and present it to immigration authorities upon request.
1) Visitors to Ecuador arriving from a country with an active yellow fever outbreak must be vaccinated at least 10 days prior to entering Ecuador.
2) Travelers to Ecuador arriving from a country with an active yellow fever outbreak must carry their International Yellow Fever Vaccination Card and present it to immigration authorities upon request.
Suspension of snorkeling activities on Santa Fe Island - This advisory is issued to inform you that the Galapagos National Park Directorate has suspended snorkeling activities along Santa Fe Islands. This decision is due to a research project that the National Park is conducting in the islands with the aim of monitoring and determining the shark´s types and their recent behavior. Santa Fe Island is one of the most popular sites for snorkeling which allows visitors to interact with sharks. Nonetheless, during the last month, there has been a change of shark behavior as they are attracted by a sea lion colony. There have been reports of encounters between travelers and sharks that have raised the level of concern. This suspension of snorkeling activities is a decision made with an abundance of caution and strictly for the safety of visitors. Instead of going snorkeling, guests will be able to enjoy Santa Fe by doing kayaking (if kayaks are available) or panga rides along the bay.
As you may have heard, the formerly complimentary bus service at the Baltra Island Airport in Galapagos is now under the direction of “Lobito”. This new company is aiming to improve the bus services provided from Baltra Airport to the docks or to the Itabaca Channel and back. The company has announced that this service will now have a cost of 5 dollars each way, per passenger. This will be a total of 10 dollars per passenger for a round trip to the Baltra docks or the Itabaca Channel and back to the airport. This new fare was implemented and made active July 30th, 2018. This was communicated to all the Galapagos operators with very little notice. Some operators will add that cost to their quotes, others will have clients pay directly.
As you may have heard, the formerly complimentary bus service at the Baltra Island Airport in Galapagos is now under the direction of “Lobito”. This new company is aiming to improve the bus services provided from Baltra Airport to the docks or to the Itabaca Channel and back. The company has announced that this service will now have a cost of 5 dollars each way, per passenger. This will be a total of 10 dollars per passenger for a round trip to the Baltra docks or the Itabaca Channel and back to the airport. This new fare was implemented and made active July 30th, 2018. This was communicated to all the Galapagos operators with very little notice. Some operators will add that cost to their quotes, others will have clients pay directly.
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The geographical diversity of Ecuador means that there are a number of different climates and microclimates in the country's four regions. Temperatures vary according to elevation and the location of the cities and towns. Due to geographic differences in altitude, longitude and latitude, and the climatic effects of the Pacific Ocean, the Amazon, and the Andes, the various regions and sub regions of Ecuador have very different climates and microclimates.
Ecuador is home to 8 percent of the world's animal species and 18 percent of the planet's birds. Around 3,800 species of vertebrates have been identified in Ecuador as well as 1,550 species of mammals, 350 reptile species, 375 species of amphibians, 800 fresh water fish species, and 450 salt water fish species. Ecuador is also home to 15 percent of the world's endemic bird species. Moreover, there are more than a million species of insects and 4,500 species of butterflies that live in Ecuador. The ecosystems which exist in the country go from sea level to an altitude of around 6400 metres. Its total area is 14,583,227 hectares, including the highlands, the coast and the Amazon region. There are 46 ecosystems which are made up of paramo, woods, valleys and the Pacific Ocean, located in different climate zones. One of the ecosystems which is richest in biodiversity is the tropical rain forest, which large trees of different and numerous species and an abundance of plants, flowers, mammals, reptiles, birds, invertebrates, fish and amphibians.
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"It was a great trip, without any problems whatsoever, and I very much appreciate your promptness and responsiveness during the planning and immediate post-planning process. I definitely felt that we did all that I had hoped with great service and smooth transitions among the different components of the trip. And all of this at a reasonable price. So, in general, I am a very satisfied customer, and would gladly work with you again on a future South American trip for my family and myself (which I think is likely). Thanks very much for your help again." David |
