Day 1
Day 1
Baltra - Santa Cruz
Begin your Galapagos adventure with an exploration of Santa Cruz’s lush highlands, where you’ll encounter the island’s iconic giant tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat. At Rancho Primicias, you’ll observe these fascinating creatures up close, learning about their life cycle, conservation efforts, and unique adaptations. Afterward, explore the lava tunnels—ancient volcanic formations created by flowing lava thousands of years ago. These tunnels offer a unique experience, allowing you to walk through the island’s volcanic past in an underground world of basalt rock.
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Day 2
Day 2
Santa Fe island
A full-day tour to Santa Fe Island begins with a scenic boat ride from Puerto Ayora, followed by snorkeling in the island’s crystal-clear bay, home to sea lions, rays, tropical fish, and sea turtles. Onshore, a guided hike through a landscape of Opuntia cacti reveals the endemic Santa Fe land iguana, along with Galapagos hawks and blue-footed boobies. After a delicious onboard lunch, enjoy free time for swimming or more snorkeling before returning to Santa Cruz, ending the day immersed in the island's unique wildlife and stunning scenery.
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Day 3
Day 3
Isabela Island
Today, transfer to Isabela Island, where you’ll embark on a tour of Tintoreras Bay, a protected inlet with calm, clear waters. Here, you’ll see a wealth of marine life, including white-tipped reef sharks (locally called tintoreras), sea lions, and marine iguanas. Continue to Flamingo Lake, the largest coastal lagoon in the Galapagos, known for its vibrant population of Galapagos flamingos. Wrap up the day with a visit to the Galapaguera, where you can observe young tortoises in a semi-wild environment and learn more about conservation efforts for these magnificent animals.
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Day 4
Day 4
Sierra Negra
This morning, set out for a hike to the rim of Sierra Negra, one of the world’s largest volcanic craters. As you ascend, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the vast caldera, stretching nearly 10 kilometers across, and the volcanic landscapes that make Isabela unique. If weather permits, you may catch glimpses of neighboring volcanoes and surrounding islands. After experiencing the geological marvel of Sierra Negra, you’ll return to Isabela’s port and take a late afternoon ferry back to Santa Cruz, where you can relax and reflect on the day’s adventures.
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Day 5
Day 5
Transfer out
Transfer to Baltra Island for your flight home, with final scenic views of the Galapagos as you travel back to the airport. Your trip concludes with unforgettable memories of the islands' extraordinary wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and pristine ecosystems. Safe travels!
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Day 1

Baltra - Santa Cruz

Begin your Galapagos adventure with an exploration of Santa Cruz’s lush highlands, where you’ll encounter the island’s iconic giant tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat. At Rancho Primicias, you’ll observe these fascinating creatures up close, learning about their life cycle, conservation efforts, and unique adaptations. Afterward, explore the lava tunnels—ancient volcanic formations created by flowing lava thousands of years ago. These tunnels offer a unique experience, allowing you to walk through the island’s volcanic past in an underground world of basalt rock.

Andes Eco Adventure

79 reviews

Ecuador Eco Adventure. Specialists in Ecotourism and Environmentally Sustainable Trips in Ecuador, taking you as far away from the beaten track and typical tourist trails as possible to some of the most remote and beautiful places on the planet. Ecuador Eco Adventure -Riobamba Best Tour Operator Ecuador Eco Adventure ® was founded in 2006 and has since become Riobambas number 1 innovative Ecotourism operator. Our aim is to take you off the beaten track on great adventures that you will remember for the rest of your life, making us one of the best Ecuador tour companies. We are specialists in Andes Treks, Mountain Climbing, Galapagos Islands Tours, Horseback riding tours, and Amazon Rainforest Adventures. Whats more is that the ECO in Ecuador Eco Adventure isn’t just marketing – we actually care about the Environment and our trips are designed to be low-impact and involve indigenous communities so they receive the economic benefits of Ecotourism. www.ecuadorecoadventures.com

Looking for a fabulous experience in the Galapagos with great tours and organization. Days were extremely well planned and always super punctual. The guides were knowledgeable often sharing their love of the islands and passion to protect them. Definitely take the Quito extension as it makes for an easy stay in the historic part of Quito with easy transitions to and from the airport. We were a group of seven and everyone loved the trip. We had a couple small things come up and the owner attended to them extremely quickly and without hesitation. We are already thinking about a trip back to Quito and surrounding areas and will use Eco Adventure for our planning!

By Lori W for Galapagos Islands Adventure 8 days on Jan 11, 2025

Thank you so much for your review :)

By Andes Eco Adventure on Jan 11, 2025

I loved Ecuador and Galapagos especially but the level of accommodation and organisation could have been better. Can’t say I’d recommend this company.

By Yana B for Tailor-made tour for Jana B on Jan 11, 2025

Thank you for the review all the best

By Andes Eco Adventure on Jan 11, 2025

Horrible company. I decided to give Ecuador Eco Tours a try for Chimborazo and I wish I had known better. Almost no communication in the days leading up to when I was supposed to ascend Chimborazo and no updates on successful ascents or weather conditions. Very little communication on the day we traveled to their “base camp” and then the Refugio and everything was very rushed, as well as all their gear is in terrible condition. A decision was made at 6pm to not even leave the Refugio due to weather, even though the forecast looked good at night when we were supposed to climb. I have spent a lot of time in the mountains and it is surprising to me a decision is made 4-5 hours before ascending without considering the forecast or changing conditions. I get weather is completely out of anyone’s control, but these “guides” also seemed to have known the weather was not going to be good on this day and they still did not communicate anything with me. Why pay for local knowledge if nothing is going to be communicated and they will lead you on even though they know an ascent is not possible? Seems like they want to make as much money as possible while doing as little work as possible. Please take your business elsewhere, I wish I did.

By Aidan S for Chimborazo Private climb (Refuge Carrell) on Jan 06, 2025

Dear Aidan, Thank you for your feedback. While we regret that your Chimborazo experience was not what you hoped for, it’s important to address the situation accurately for the benefit of readers. Your climb was originally scheduled for January 3rd. Although there were no forecasts predicting bad weather, an unexpected storm hit the mountain that evening, making it unsafe for anyone to attempt the summit. Safety is always our priority, and this decision was made in your best interest. Prior to this, we had been in constant communication with you, keeping you informed every step of the way. When you requested to change your date, we accommodated your request by offering January 5th, which we believed was the best option for success. Despite our professional recommendation, you chose to stick with January 3rd. It’s unfortunate that this coincided with the storm, but to claim there was a lack of communication is entirely false. The very next day, January 4th, conditions improved, and two other clients successfully summited with our team. Today, January 5th—the date we suggested for you—we are guiding another successful summit. These outcomes underscore the unpredictable nature of high-altitude mountaineering, where sudden weather changes are beyond anyone’s control. We understand your frustration at missing the summit, but mountaineering involves inherent risks and uncertainties. Attempting to shift responsibility for bad weather onto our team, or demanding refunds contrary to the terms and conditions you agreed to, is neither fair nor reflective of the reality of this situation. These terms, which are standard in the mountaineering industry, were provided to you in advance. Our team worked diligently to ensure you had every opportunity for a successful climb, and we regret that you chose not to follow our expert advice to climb on January 5th. Readers can rest assured that we always prioritize our clients’ safety, communicate transparently, and do everything possible to provide a positive experience. We wish you better luck on your future adventures. Sincerely,

By Andes Eco Adventure on Jan 06, 2025

I had a great time, very good organization