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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: USD
- Languages: Spanish
- Climate: Tropical and subtropical, with variations including tropical rainforest, mountain, and coastal climates.
- Timezone: America/Guayaquil
- Population: Ecuador has a population of approximately 18 million people.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry season from June to September.
- Visa Requirements Citizens of the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and many other countries can enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days. Visa on arrival is generally not available; however, e-visas can be obtained for certain nationalities. Visitors must have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient funds. It is advisable to check specific requirements based on nationality before travel.
About Ecuador
Ecuador is a vibrant and diverse South American country known for its incredible biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. It offers travelers a unique blend of natural wonders, from the towering Andes mountains and lush Amazon rainforest to the stunning beaches along the Pacific coast and the world-famous Galápagos Islands. Ecuador’s compact size makes it possible to experience a wide variety of climates and ecosystems in a relatively short time. Visitors are drawn to its rich indigenous cultures, colonial architecture, and bustling markets, alongside opportunities for adventure tourism such as hiking, wildlife watching, and water sports. The Galápagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are a major highlight, offering unparalleled encounters with unique wildlife. Ecuador’s warm and welcoming people, combined with affordable travel options and excellent cuisine, make it an appealing destination for all types of travelers.
Top Attractions
1. Galápagos Islands – Renowned for unique wildlife and pristine ecosystems, perfect for snorkeling and wildlife viewing. 2. Quito Old Town – A UNESCO World Heritage site with well-preserved colonial architecture and vibrant plazas. 3. Cotopaxi National Park – Home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, offering hiking and stunning landscapes. 4. Amazon Rainforest – Explore the biodiverse jungle with guided tours and indigenous community visits. 5. Baños – A popular adventure town known for waterfalls, hot springs, and outdoor activities like rafting and zip-lining.
Popular Activities
Ecuador offers a wide range of activities including hiking volcanoes, wildlife watching in the Galápagos, exploring the Amazon jungle, surfing on the Pacific coast, cultural tours in indigenous villages, and city sightseeing. Adventure seekers can enjoy mountain biking, rafting, canopy tours, and scuba diving. Cultural experiences include visiting traditional markets, attending festivals, and sampling local crafts.
Ecuador Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: 1. Galápagos Islands – Renowned for unique wildlife and pristine ecosystems, perfect for snorkeling and wildlife viewing. 2. Quito Old Town – A UNESCO World Heritage site with well-preserved colonial architecture and vibrant plazas. 3. Cotopaxi National Park – Home to one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, offering hiking and stunning landscapes. 4. Amazon Rainforest – Explore the biodiverse jungle with guided tours and indigenous community visits. 5. Baños – A popular adventure town known for waterfalls, hot springs, and outdoor activities like rafting and zip-lining.
- Duration Range: Ecuador offers a wide range of activities including hiking volcanoes, wildlife watching in the Galápagos, exploring the Amazon jungle, surfing on the Pacific coast, cultural tours in indigenous villages, and city sightseeing. Adventure seekers can enjoy mountain biking, rafting, canopy tours, and scuba diving. Cultural experiences include visiting traditional markets, attending festivals, and sampling local crafts.
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry season from June to September. Pack layers for varying climates, including rain gear for the Amazon and warm clothes for the highlands. Respect local customs and dress modestly in rural areas. Stay aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded places. Use cash in small denominations and carry a credit card for larger purchases. Drinking bottled water is advised.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $200
1726 Available Tour Excursions in Ecuador
Incredibly combines fun adrenaline relaxation and lots of nature The Best Route for Canyoning in Ecuador, best price and service guaranty. We work under international standards of service and security To book this tour minimum 2 people and maximum 10 people
Price: $96.00
Duration: 5 hours
Get out and explore like never before, with a Jeep rental in Banos from Imagine Ecuador, experience 3 amazing routes full of things to do.
Price: $27.00
Duration: 1 hours
Be part of one of the most thrilling canyoning experiences (level 3.3.III) in Ecuador. This tour takes place at Casahurco, in the Llaganates National Park, located 40 minutes away from Baños de Agua Santa. It is one of the top-rated places to do canyoning. You will be accompanied by experienced, professional guides to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience surrounded by nature and a fantastic atmosphere.
Price: $100.00
Duration: 5 hours
Looking for an exciting adventure? Rent your ATV on the best riding routes in Banos. For ATV rental Imagine Ecuador always offer more. Such us new, clean and safe vehicles. Also, we provide the best service and we have the best prices for, buggy, motos, jeeps & quad rental services. Furthermore, we are ready to satisfy even the most demanding clients. Check our ATV proposals and choose the ATV that fits your needs.
Price: $26.00
Duration: 1 hours
Food is always the best way to discover one culture, so we are going to talk about the food, traditions and history. Quito is much more than a colonial city, so join me to reach the roots of our Quito´s ancestors in this tour.
Price: $39.00
Duration: 3 hours
We offer you an unforgettable day with lots of fun and adventure. But we also attach great importance to your safety. Which is why we give an introduction to the most important rules on the river at the beginning of every tour. Our equipment is flawless and is checked regularly. Everything according to the motto "Safety and Fun". You will definitely get wet.
Price: $90.00
Duration: 7 hours
Explore one of the most spectacular parks in Ecuador on our half-day tour from Cuenca. Hike through the park's grasslands and its landscape surrounded by lakes, paramo vegetation, llamas, ancient Polylepis trees. A great option hikers, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Price: $39.95
Duration: 4 hours
This is a great tour for chocolate lovers and also for people who just want to check the countryside of Ecuador. We pick you up at your Hotel in Guayaquil, drive for 45 min - 1 hour to a small family owned cocoa farm in the rural area. Here is where we walk thorugh the plantations to learn everything about cocoa and after this we go to make some chocolate right from the cocoa beans! The tour price includes the transportation, guiding, and the farm entry fee. This is a half day tour that last in avergae 4 to 5 hours.
Price: $155.00
Duration: 4-5 hours
Guaranteed Departures every sunday year around Highights Quilotoa Crater Lake Cotopaxi National Park Explore Baños city Road biking The Swing of the end of the World Hike to Pailon del Diablo Waterfall Learn about the Culture of the Amazon Canyoning in the tropical rain forest Make organic chocolate fondue with your hands Learn how to use a blowgun Share time with the local indigenous people Paddle the rapids of the Jatunyacu Hike in the Amazon Jungle and search for medicinal plants View hummingbirds Volcanic hot springs in Papallacta Stay at unique places in every location Be led by top Activexpedition experienced guides at every step you take Support sustainable travel to preserve culture and nature
Price: $1,550.00
Duration: 192 hours
This tour is an minimun of 2 pax a day. Early in the morning we will start our enjoyable experience in Quito City in the colonial streets surrounded of old buildings, churches, squares and governmental institutions. Quito`s Main Square, Cathedral, Carondelet Palace, Compañia de Jesus Church (Gold Church) and san Francisco Square an Church are going to be the places that we will walk through. Then, we will “fly” in Quito on the Cable Car of the city. Our guides will go will you to Cruz Loma at 4100 mt. (13451,44 ft) high and the you will see the full city with mountains, volcanoes, beautiful landscapes and spectacular views. At the afternoon, we go to enjoy the Equator Line, the close point to the sun. Our guides will give you an explanation of this, time of pictures and some shopping.
Price: $90.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
In the heart of Ecuador, as dawn breaks, our journey of discovery commences. On select days, the vibrant tapestries of the Saquisilli (Thursdays) or Pujili (Sundays) markets beckon, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of indigenous life. As we traverse towards the Laguna Quilotoa, a shimmering emerald marvel cradled within a volcanic embrace, the Andean mountains stand sentinel, their majesty punctuated by the ancient Zumbahua canyon and the whispers of time in indigenous hamlets and verdant farmlands. This odyssey, winding through some of the nation's most untouched realms, pauses at an indigenous abode, where the stories of the land come alive through its people. So, brace yourself, for this is not just a journey, but an immersion - a dance of culture and nature's grandeur.
Price: $59.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
The service is designed for you to enjoy the ride and meet more travelers. The service has a super accessible value if you are a solo traveler or you are traveling with families, it is your best option, remember the destination points in the middle of the world: Intina Museum Middle of the World Tourist Complex Experiences on the equinoctial line
Price: $14.00
Duration: 0 hours
Take some time off while traveling to Quito and relax. This Private Tour takes around an hour and a half driving northeast direction to Termas de Papallacta; a place well-known for its thermal volcanic water pools and Spa. Not many people know this place, nor the properties that these waters have, the best option for a short stay in the city or a relaxing wellness time with your nearby people in a pure Andean environment Perfect facilities and infrastructure for you not to worry about anything and just take your take for wellness and relax. Accompanied by a certificated local tour guide and driver, an open-minded ambient, good music, good conversation, and comfortability of its car. Is better if you make the payment/booking in advance at Termas de Papallacta webpage to avoid conglomeration and waiting lines. For a more customized service find me on media as MUFI TOURS Feel free to ask! Already vaccinated. LGBTQ 420 friendly.
Price: $90.00
Duration: 3-5 hours
This tour is focused on showing you Quito in the right context based on the geography, history, culture, and structure of the city. We will visit the most important places and in chronological order to the history of the city for you to have the right idea and enjoy one of the most beautiful and better-preserved cities in South America. We will know the importance of being located in the middle of the world, the history of the inhabitants, and walking through its streets the most traditional places for our culture, legends, and ways of living. It is the best, safe and cheap way to get to know the whole city of Quito in one day, with exclusive private transportation, ambient traditional music, and local walking experiences. Accompanied by a certificated local open-minded tour guide and driver, a cultural mindset and comfortability of its car. For customized service. Find me on media as MUFI TOURS. Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.
Price: $80.00
Duration: 8-10 hours
The park is located only 45 minutes from Cuenca. This lagoon system, with over 230 lakes, invites you to enjoy one of the nicest landscapes in South America. There are different ecosystems such as: Andean Mountain forest, Polylepis forest, paramo or grassland. You will have the chance to spot many interesting birds, even the endemic hummingbird of Cajas - the “Violet Throated Metaltail”- one of the most important birds in Ecuador. Also, on this tour you will see the beautiful Tit Like Dacnis, Blue Mantled Thornbill, Stout Billed Cinclodes, Tawny Antpitta, Spectacled Whitestar, Tyrian Metaltail, Gray Breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, and so much more.
Price: $99.99
Duration: 8 hours
Walk in the historic center of Quito, it is totally special if you are accompanied by friends, here you will discover the wonders of the historic center and new friends while we walk. Places like the Plaza de la Independencia, San Agustin Church, the catacombs, Republica del Cacao, the change of presidential guard (Mondays) and others are what we will discover in this experience that you will do it yourself. It is also a good time for you to take the best selfies of your passage through the heritage city of Quito.
Price: $30.00
Duration: 2 hours
This tour is ideal for couples or families, in the Papallacta Hot Springs we can enjoy a unique moment of relaxation in the middle of mountains and beautiful landscapes that we will observe throughout the trip from the beginning of our tour. The Papallacta tourist complex is located near the city of Quito, approximately an hour and a half away. On this tour we have two schedules to choose from, we can leave early in the morning at 8am or in the afternoon starting at 2pm. During the journey we will make some stops to observe the Andean landscape and take several photos of the sector. When we arrive at our destination we will be able to enter the Spa to relax in its medicinal hot springs. Before returning to Quito we will make a stop to enjoy the typical gastronomy of the place, with local people who will offer us a delicious chicken or trout broth in their different ways of preparation, in this place we can also fish, without a doubt a different experience.
Price: $91.00
Duration: 7 hours
Horseback riding in Cotopaxi is a wonderful time to enjoy nature in the Ecuadorian Andes mountains. The Cotopaxi National Park is located 1 hour from the city of Quito and its Cotopaxi volcano, this natural colossus impresses with its great height of approximately 5,897 ft. We visit this impressive Park where we will ride a horse for approximately 2, 3, or 4 hours and once finished we will continue the adventure by taking a walk in the Limpiopungo Lagoon, where you can take photos and admire its great biodiversity in flora and fauna, finally, we will enjoy an exquisite lunch with an impressive view of the Andean landscape and we return to Quito.
Price: $250.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Ecuadorian cuisine is diverse and flavorful, featuring staples like rice, potatoes, corn, and fresh seafood. Signature dishes include ceviche, encebollado (fish soup), llapingachos (potato patties), and hornado (roast pork). Street food such as empanadas and grilled meats are popular. Dining customs emphasize fresh, local ingredients. Noteworthy restaurants can be found in Quito and Guayaquil offering both traditional and modern Ecuadorian dishes.
Getting Around
Ecuador is accessible by international flights primarily through Quito and Guayaquil airports. Local transportation includes buses, taxis, and shared vans called "colectivos." Domestic flights connect the mainland to the Galápagos Islands. Getting around cities is affordable, but rural areas may require private transport or tours. Costs are generally low compared to other countries.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry season from June to September. Pack layers for varying climates, including rain gear for the Amazon and warm clothes for the highlands. Respect local customs and dress modestly in rural areas. Stay aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded places. Use cash in small denominations and carry a credit card for larger purchases. Drinking bottled water is advised.
Culture & Customs
Ecuadorian culture is a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and Afro-Ecuadorian influences. Social customs emphasize politeness and respect, with greetings often involving handshakes or cheek kisses. Traditional festivals such as Inti Raymi and Carnival are celebrated with music, dance, and colorful costumes. It is customary to remove shoes when entering someone’s home and to be punctual for social events. Gift-giving is appreciated when visiting homes.
