Galapagos Liveaboard Cruise: Diving & Land Excursions
13 Day Custom Tour
From $15,900
Luxury Amazon and Galapagos Cruise & Tour
12 Day Custom Tour
From $14,700
Historic Haciendas in Ecuador & Galapagos Wildlife Tour with Cruises
12 Day Custom Tour
From $14,700
Kid Friendly Galapagos Islands Tour: Luxury Cruise & Guided Tours
11 Day Custom Tour
From $13,500
14 Day Galapagos Adventure
14 Day Custom Tour
From $17,100
Galapagos Tour for Solo Travelers: Island Hopping & Cruise
11 Day Custom Tour
From $13,500
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An adventurous vacation such as one to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador requires impeccable planning to make everything happen without a hitch.
With the help of the Galapagos Travel Guide you can understand the options available to you before you begin to plan.
When you are ready, submit a Trip Request and get connected with a local specialist who will lay out all of the options that fit your preferences.
Renowned for unique wildlife, inspiring scenery, and vibrant colors, the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands reflects the regional diversity and natural wonder for which the archipelago is known.
The region has become emblematic of biodiversity with sweeping panoramas, leading to famous blue-footed boobies or barking sea lions and crystal-clear waters, giving you a view of green sea turtles. The natural splendor is enhanced by the tropical climate that has helped shape the landscapes of the individual islands.
Depending on your travel goals, this guide can help you determine your best time to visit Ecuador, as well as the best time of the year to go to the Galapagos.
Our top things to do in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands can show you the possibilities as you choose active discovery over passive exploration when traveling to the country and its famous archipelago.
The mainland overflows with culture in and among historic towns and villages, where Ecuadorian heritage intertwines with daily life. The backdrops are breathtaking, featuring mountains veiled in greenery and emerald plains stretching as far as the eye can see. The diverse scenery of the Galapagos Islands gives rise to a different selection of wildlife that may be endemic to a single place on the entire archipelago.
From admiring the beautiful natural backdrops to cruising between the islands, our top experiences in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands reveal the highlights for y...
Our steps for planning your perfect Galapagos trip can unveil Ecuador’s vibrant wonders, where diverse ecosystems and captivating cultures converge. With architectural treasures featuring Spanish colonial centers, white-sand beaches edging crystal-clear waters, and fascinating wildlife from sea turtles to tropical birds, visiting Ecuador reveals adventure and discovery.
From trekking volcanic slopes and wandering the Amazon rainforest to the ultimate exploration of the Galapagos Islands, you will find untouched splendor on your trip. Ecuador’s allure is not just limited to the Galapagos Islands and instead captures the diversity of the country’s scenery.
With remarkable volcanoes high in the Andes and a position set along the equator, Ecuador is a year-round destination, wit...
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.89 stars based on 224 reviews.
We had a fantastic trip and a great Zicasso travel agent.
Reviewed By Ambili G.
All aspects of our trip were extraordinary. From the first conversation with Zicasso’s trip planner, I knew she was the right person to plan our Ecuador experiences. She understood that we wanted to avoid crowded tourist attractions, preferring to interact with locals and the flora and fauna that surround them.
Our guide made these things possible, taking us to eat at some of his favorite cafés as we traveled from Quito to the hotel near Nanegalito, and later from this one to the one in Imbabura. He was more than a guide, catering to all of our needs and sharing his personal contact information with us should we have any problems along our journey. He was an excellent guide. Although he was raised in the cloud forest region, he was knowledgeable and loves the entire country and its history. He could answer any question about the indigenous population, religious practices, food, or sports. As an academician, I recognized his teaching potential. He could be a professor one day.
Reviewed By Eleanor C.
The Zicasso tour agents were amazing. The trip went smoothly and was stress free thanks to these amazing people. The team answered all my emails, one of the agents was available and handled issues that occurred on my trip, and we had an amazing tour guide who was flexible with the schedule.
The trip itself was amazing. The cruise was outstanding. The boat, crew, and excursions were more than I could have imagined.
Reviewed By Maria C.
This was a fantastic trip! Zicasso’s tour planner put together a great trip and worked closely with my wife and me to find the right itinerary for us. She also helped keep everything moving forward when we hit a hiccup with a flight delay heading into Ecuador. I also found the travel app used by the company to be very helpful. It was a great way to review what we were doing each day and had all the relevant phone numbers and contacts. Overall, it was a great experience.
Reviewed By William B.
The plan by Zicasso's trip planner and the help he provided during our trip were invaluable. Unfortunately, my sister and I overestimated our abilities and underestimated our physical stamina. As he suggested, five days in the Galápagos would have been plenty. The Amazon trip was quite arduous for us, but the guide was fantastic. The Machu Picchu guide was fantastic. All our guides enjoy their work. More attention could have been paid to the altitude. My sister was sick most of the trip. We should have paid more attention to that before the trip.
Reviewed By Jacqueline J.
Zicasso's tour operator was incredibly helpful, from itinerary ideation to managing the day-to-day during the trip. The agent was incredibly responsive, solutions-oriented, and service-focused. We felt like we had a true partner during the trip. And the tour operator was so warm and friendly!
Reviewed By Brandon P.