Ecuador Treks & Tours

Ecuador offers Andean volcanoes, Amazon rainforest and extraordinary wildlife, with the best regions to explore including the Galapagos Islands, the Avenue of the Volcanoes, the Amazon Basin, Quito and the Otavalo Highlands.

Galapagos Islands: The Galapagos Islands offer remarkable wildlife encounters where travellers cruise between volcanic islands, snorkel with marine life and observe species that inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution.

Avenue of the Volcanoes: Ecuador’s Andean corridor features towering volcanic peaks including Cotopaxi and Chimborazo where trekking and exploration reveal dramatic high-altitude landscapes.

Amazon Basin Ecuador: Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest protects extraordinary biodiversity where travellers explore jungle trails and river systems from remote wildlife lodges.

Quito & the Equatorial Andes: Quito’s beautifully preserved colonial centre sits high in the Andes where travellers explore historic churches and plazas in one of South America’s most atmospheric capitals.

Otavalo & Andean Highlands: The Otavalo region combines mountain landscapes and traditional villages where colourful indigenous markets showcase Ecuador’s rich cultural heritage.

The best time to travel to Ecuador for hiking, trekking, kayaking and adventure touring is usually during the drier months June–September, when rainfall is lighter and conditions are more comfortable for exploring forests, coastlines and national parks.

Ecuador has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year round, typically ranging between 24°C and 32°C (75°F–90°F). Most regions experience a dry season and a wetter season which influence outdoor travel conditions.

During the wetter season tropical showers refresh the landscape and create lush green forests and flowing rivers. While humidity is higher, this time can still be rewarding for adventurous travellers seeking vibrant scenery and quieter trails.

Ecuador is -5 hours behind GMT/UTC

Spanish (Castillian) (official), Quechua

US Dollar

US dollars cash are the main currency of Ecuador.

Credit cards and ATM machines are available in large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Ecuador is 120 Volts, at 60 hertz. The most common pin type is A. (2 flat prong).

A visa is exempt for passport holders from the following countries visiting Ecuador for short term tourism purposes:-

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Effective December 2024 all visitors arriving in the Galapagos Islands will have to fill out a declaration form with their personal details, luggage description and provide information about places with wild or domestic animals been visited within the last 72 hours.

This form can be filled out at the following link online up to 48 hours prior to the flight:

https://declaracion.abgalapagos.gob.ec/

If not, visitors will be able to scan the QR code available at the airports in Quito or Guayaquil where they will be able to complete it prior to their flight to Galapagos.

After this step, a confirmation code will be sent to their personal email that they will have to show to the Galapagos National Park representatives upon arrival.

If you are travelling via any other countries en-route to Ecuador please ask your reservations consultant/travel agent about any other necessary visa requirements.

All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

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Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.