Luxury Wildlife Holidays in Ecuador & The Galapagos
Ecuador is blessed with a rich geographic and biodiversity that nowhere else on the planet can rival. From birds in the Andean Cloud Forests, reptiles and monkeys in the lush Amazon, and a plethora of animal species in The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador offers the perfect destination for travellers to experience an exotic range of fauna. Let our Lightfoot Travel experts create a bespoke luxury wildlife and safari holiday in Ecuador and The Galapagos especially for you.
On mainland Ecuador, search for caimans while canoeing or spot colourful birds on treetop canopy walks in the Amazon. In the Northern Andes, ride horses and spot majestic condors.
Cruise around The Galapagos Islands and marvel at its phenomenal array of birds such as native penguins, blue-footed boobies and flightless cormorant, as well as sea lions and giant tortoises. Then dive into the waters to swim with turtles, white tipped reef sharks, and spotted eagle rays.
Family Holiday in Ecuador & Galapagos
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- Go exploring and try chocolate-making in Quito
- Enjoy canopy cycling above the Cloud Forest at Mashpi
- Head on a night safari searching for insects, owls, bats and night birds
- Go horse riding through the Andes, and visit local communities, waterfalls and the Condor project
- Sail around the Galapagos looking for sea lions, rare penguins and giant tortoises
Island Hopping in the Galapagos
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- Walk along the rim of the Galapagos’ largest caldera
- Explore the natural volcanic formation of Los Gemelos
- Spot marine iguanas, sea lions and fur seals on North Seymour
- Scale Santa Fe to find the endemic Santa Fe land iguana
- Go swimming and snorkelling at Tortuga Bay