Evolution in motion

Ecuador

and The Galapagos

Andes, Amazon & archipelagos

Amazonian rainforests, Andean peaks, foggy cloud forests, the Galápagos Islands and a rich indigenous heritage – all can be found in Ecuador. Split down the middle by a chain of snow-capped volcanoes, the mighty Amazon lies to the east while cloud forests, an untouched coastline and, of course, the awe-inspiring Galápagos Islands lie to the west. One day you will pick through hand-woven wool sweaters at a chilly indigenous mountain market, the next you will be spying howler monkeys through your binoculars in the steamy Amazon jungle.

Having famously inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, the Galápagos Islands are an astonishing living museum of endemic species including marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, giant tortoises and huge cacti. The archipelago draws visitors from around the world, yet careful management ensures that this delicate ecosystem is preserved and protected. Inland, secretive Andean cloud forests harbour all manner of weird and wonderful creatures, waiting to be discovered. Culture vultures will enjoy Ecuador’s rich indigenous heritage, textile markets and pre-Incan sites, and adventure junkies will revel in the unending and largely untapped mountaineering, trekking and horse riding opportunities.

You Will Love

  • The Galapagos Islands, the Amazon & the Andean cloud forests
  • UNESCO world heritage city of Quito
  • Weird and wonderful creatures
  • Artisan craft markets and textiles galore
  • Active research stations and inspirational conservation projects
  • Indigenous, Inca and colonial history

Ecuador’s diverse regions
from the Galapagos to the Amazon

Galápagos Islands
Ecuadorian Amazon
Quito & beyond

Unforgettable experiences in Ecuador

A selection of our favourite places to stay in
Ecuador & the Galapagos

A collection of itineraries in Ecuador & Galapagos

The Classic Safari Company did a first class job with great attention to detail in organising an excellent trip for a group of people to the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu and elsewhere in South America. I'm sure I'll be using CSC again.

Tony, Laura & Elizabeth Frost

Exellent and wonderful, reaching way above expectations.

Elizabeth Mackintosh

Julia you did a fantastic job - everything was first class. Well organised, efficient and stress free. We all agreed it was the best holiday we've ever had. Cant wait to travel with CSC again.

Milford family

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