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
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Ecuador’s diverse regions
from the Galapagos to the Amazon

Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands require little introduction. Located 1,000km off Ecuador’s coast at the confluence of three ocean currents, the marine ecosystem here is one of the richest in the world. On land, endemic species roam volcanic landscapes and clouds of Darwin’s famous finches fly overhead. Having famously inspired the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection, the Galápagos Islands are a living museum, showcasing natural history before your eyes.

Ecuadorian Amazon
The Ecuadorian Amazon is one of the richest biological environments on Earth. Caimans, tapirs, sloths, jaguars, manatees and dolphins are all found here as well as more than 600 species of tropical birds including macaws and toucans. Rain forest walks and kayaking produce exciting encounters and night walks reveal the secretive nocturnal creatures of the forest. Head deep into ancestral lands to interact with the indigenous Kitchwa Añangu community who are integral to maintaining the biodiversity of this unique region.

Quito & beyond
Cradled in a ring of snow-capped volcanoes, Quito is Ecuador’s UNESCO listed high-altitude capital. Following a multi-million dollar restoration project its copious colonial churches and monasteries have been polished to perfection while picturesque plazas and artisan markets buzz with local life. Pretty haciendas, nearby pre-Incan sites and authentic traditional culture mixes with a sophisticated culinary scene, and vibrant nightlife to create city which exists in several centuries at once.

Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands require little introduction. Located 1,000km off Ecuador’s coast at the confluence of three ocean currents, the marine ecosystem here is one of the richest in the world. On land, endemic species roam volcanic landscapes and clouds of Darwin’s famous finches fly overhead. Having famously inspired the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection, the Galápagos Islands are a living museum, showcasing natural history before your eyes.

Ecuadorian Amazon
The Ecuadorian Amazon is one of the richest biological environments on Earth. Caimans, tapirs, sloths, jaguars, manatees and dolphins are all found here as well as more than 600 species of tropical birds including macaws and toucans. Rain forest walks and kayaking produce exciting encounters and night walks reveal the secretive nocturnal creatures of the forest. Head deep into ancestral lands to interact with the indigenous Kitchwa Añangu community who are integral to maintaining the biodiversity of this unique region.

Quito & beyond
Cradled in a ring of snow-capped volcanoes, Quito is Ecuador’s UNESCO listed high-altitude capital. Following a multi-million dollar restoration project its copious colonial churches and monasteries have been polished to perfection while picturesque plazas and artisan markets buzz with local life. Pretty haciendas, nearby pre-Incan sites and authentic traditional culture mixes with a sophisticated culinary scene, and vibrant nightlife to create city which exists in several centuries at once.

Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands require little introduction. Located 1,000km off Ecuador’s coast at the confluence of three ocean currents, the marine ecosystem here is one of the richest in the world. On land, endemic species roam volcanic landscapes and clouds of Darwin’s famous finches fly overhead. Having famously inspired the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection, the Galápagos Islands are a living museum, showcasing natural history before your eyes.

Ecuadorian Amazon
The Ecuadorian Amazon is one of the richest biological environments on Earth. Caimans, tapirs, sloths, jaguars, manatees and dolphins are all found here as well as more than 600 species of tropical birds including macaws and toucans. Rain forest walks and kayaking produce exciting encounters and night walks reveal the secretive nocturnal creatures of the forest. Head deep into ancestral lands to interact with the indigenous Kitchwa Añangu community who are integral to maintaining the biodiversity of this unique region.

Quito & beyond
Cradled in a ring of snow-capped volcanoes, Quito is Ecuador’s UNESCO listed high-altitude capital. Following a multi-million dollar restoration project its copious colonial churches and monasteries have been polished to perfection while picturesque plazas and artisan markets buzz with local life. Pretty haciendas, nearby pre-Incan sites and authentic traditional culture mixes with a sophisticated culinary scene, and vibrant nightlife to create city which exists in several centuries at once.
Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands require little introduction. Located 1,000km off Ecuador’s coast at the confluence of three ocean currents, the marine ecosystem here is one of the richest in the world. On land, endemic species roam volcanic landscapes and clouds of Darwin’s famous finches fly overhead. Having famously inspired the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection, the Galápagos Islands are a living museum, showcasing natural history before your eyes.
Galápagos Islands
Ecuadorian Amazon
The Ecuadorian Amazon is one of the richest biological environments on Earth. Caimans, tapirs, sloths, jaguars, manatees and dolphins are all found here as well as more than 600 species of tropical birds including macaws and toucans. Rain forest walks and kayaking produce exciting encounters and night walks reveal the secretive nocturnal creatures of the forest. Head deep into ancestral lands to interact with the indigenous Kitchwa Añangu community who are integral to maintaining the biodiversity of this unique region.
Ecuadorian Amazon
Quito & beyond
Cradled in a ring of snow-capped volcanoes, Quito is Ecuador’s UNESCO listed high-altitude capital. Following a multi-million dollar restoration project its copious colonial churches and monasteries have been polished to perfection while picturesque plazas and artisan markets buzz with local life. Pretty haciendas, nearby pre-Incan sites and authentic traditional culture mixes with a sophisticated culinary scene, and vibrant nightlife to create city which exists in several centuries at once.
Quito & beyond

Unforgettable experiences in Ecuador

Explore the Galápagos by boat
Explore the Galápagos by boat

Delve into Ecuador’s Amazon
Delve into Ecuador’s Amazon

Visit the colourful Otavalo markets
Visit the colourful Otavalo markets

Explore the Galápagos by boat
Explore the Galápagos by boat

Delve into Ecuador’s Amazon
Delve into Ecuador’s Amazon

Visit the colourful Otavalo markets
Visit the colourful Otavalo markets

Explore the Galápagos by boat
Explore the Galápagos by boat

Delve into Ecuador’s Amazon
Delve into Ecuador’s Amazon

Visit the colourful Otavalo markets
Visit the colourful Otavalo markets
Explore the Galápagos by boat
Delve into Ecuador’s Amazon
Visit the colourful Otavalo markets

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

La Selva Jungle Lodge – Yasuni, Amazon
Premier Amazonian eco-lodge

Finch Bay – Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
South America's leading green hotel

Galapagos Safari Camp – Santa Cruz
Little Africa in Galapagos

Hotel Del Parque – Guayaquil
A tropical garden oasis

Hacienda Zuleta – Ecuadorian Highlands
Century old hacienda in the highlands

Casa Gangotena – Quito
Sophisticated and eclectic casa

Mashpi Lodge, Ecuadorian Cloud Forest
National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World

Napo Wildlife Centre – Yasuni, Amazon
Explore one of the world's wildest places

La Selva Jungle Lodge – Yasuni, Amazon
Premier Amazonian eco-lodge

Finch Bay – Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
South America's leading green hotel

Galapagos Safari Camp – Santa Cruz
Little Africa in Galapagos

Hotel Del Parque – Guayaquil
A tropical garden oasis

Hacienda Zuleta – Ecuadorian Highlands
Century old hacienda in the highlands

Casa Gangotena – Quito
Sophisticated and eclectic casa

Mashpi Lodge, Ecuadorian Cloud Forest
National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World

Napo Wildlife Centre – Yasuni, Amazon
Explore one of the world's wildest places

La Selva Jungle Lodge – Yasuni, Amazon
Premier Amazonian eco-lodge

Finch Bay – Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
South America's leading green hotel

Galapagos Safari Camp – Santa Cruz
Little Africa in Galapagos

Hotel Del Parque – Guayaquil
A tropical garden oasis

A collection of itineraries in Ecuador & Galapagos
Galapagos Sky
Expeditionary Cruising | Scuba Diving Live Aboard
Galapagos & Jungle Paradise
Itinerary Inspiration | Ecuador's Highlands & Wilderness
Haugan MC Cormorant
Expeditionary Cruising | Galapagos Exploration
Anakonda Amazon Cruises
Set Departure | Amazon River exploration - Ecuador
Nature’s Paradise – Galapagos & Amazon
Itinerary Inspiration | In Darwin's footsteps
Ecoventura M/V Origin
Expeditionary Cruising | Luxury Galapagos Cruise
Quasar M/Y Grace
Expeditionary Cruising | Galapagos Colonial Classic
Ecuador Todos!
Itinerary Inspiration | The best of...
Galapagos Sky
Expeditionary Cruising | Scuba Diving Live Aboard
Galapagos & Jungle Paradise
Itinerary Inspiration | Ecuador's Highlands & Wilderness
Haugan MC Cormorant
Expeditionary Cruising | Galapagos Exploration
Anakonda Amazon Cruises
Set Departure | Amazon River exploration - Ecuador
Nature’s Paradise – Galapagos & Amazon
Itinerary Inspiration | In Darwin's footsteps
Ecoventura M/V Origin
Expeditionary Cruising | Luxury Galapagos Cruise
Quasar M/Y Grace
Expeditionary Cruising | Galapagos Colonial Classic
Ecuador Todos!
Itinerary Inspiration | The best of...
Galapagos Sky
Expeditionary Cruising | Scuba Diving Live Aboard
Galapagos & Jungle Paradise
Itinerary Inspiration | Ecuador's Highlands & Wilderness
Haugan MC Cormorant
Expeditionary Cruising | Galapagos Exploration
Anakonda Amazon Cruises
Set Departure | Amazon River exploration - Ecuador
Would do it all again and not change a moment. Best holiday ever!
The McGowan TribeAn absolutely fantastic travel company - every one of the many trips they have organised for us over 22 years have been faultless and fabulous.
Judith & Roger WilliamsYet again my holiday with Classic Safari Company has surpassed all expectations. The pairing of the Galapagos and the Amazon was a trip of a lifetime.
Lynne WilliamsThe 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 FrostExellent and wonderful, reaching way above expectations.
Elizabeth MackintoshJulia 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 familyWe are so happy we put our trust in CSC, we had an amazing adventure and would recommend them to anyone.
Kim & Brad BalanceThe trip exceeded my expectations and was the best family holiday I have ever had. Our children simply loved it and now I know more about African wildlife than they do about our own farm animals.
Rowntree familyClassic Safari are the people who genuinely know other culture and offer incredible insight to perfectly meet your expectations.
Melanie McMillan & Iain JonesWe loved it all. Our son wants to go back tomorrow. We would ALL go back again!
Laurence & Remi CunninghamAn amazing experience - the best family holiday we have ever had. We were extremely impressed by the meticulous attention to our itinerary. I can't speak highly enough of all the elements of this exciting journey!
Sheryl & Robert TaylorThank you for making our trip to Africa so spectacular. The attention to detail really made it special. It really was the trip of a lifetime.
Paul CozziVery knowledgeable and patient. Our trip was all that we hoped for. Wonderful!
Jane & Robert HappellEverything was perfect! Advice and information on destinations and activities hit everything I had hoped to experience. I contacted the Classic Safari Company upon recommendation and have now, in turn, recommended to others.
Tim BradleyYou can't improve on perfection. I had my best birthday and holiday with my family celebrating my 80th birthday in Africa. Everything that Julia organised was perfect and the whole trip was a highlight!
Buckingham FamilyThe trip of a lifetime, couldn't have dreamt of a better adventure if I tried.
Emma JeffcoatAbsolutely everything was first class & so well organised.
Simon & Jackie AdamsClassic Safari Company has done it again! A unique experience that ticked all the boxes - wildlife, culture and dining experience. A dream come true!
Ros WheelerTheir experience and knowledge of Africa is evident and we couldn't have been happier with the total package. This has given us a taste for Africa - now we are ready for more.
Andrew & Pip StevensIf you want the most sensational experience in Africa let Julia and the staff at Classic Safari Co plan it for you! Their knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for their job means your every wish will be fulfilled.
Miriam & Joseph HarrisonClassic Safari is the place to go to for "top end" adventure travel.
Ron & Alison GuthrieClassic Safari Company were brilliant - 10/10
Di & Kingsley YatesThe Classic Safari Company is the best I have dealt with. Extremely knowledgeable & professional, friendly, patient & understanding of first timers to Africa.
Annette WhileyIt certainly was the best trip we have EVER had. The experiences were mind blowing. We want everyone we know to experience Africa - the animals, the people - magical.
Jo-anne & Dean MifsudWould do it all again and not change a moment. Best holiday ever!
The McGowan TribeAn absolutely fantastic travel company - every one of the many trips they have organised for us over 22 years have been faultless and fabulous.
Judith & Roger WilliamsYet again my holiday with Classic Safari Company has surpassed all expectations. The pairing of the Galapagos and the Amazon was a trip of a lifetime.
Lynne WilliamsThe 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 FrostExellent and wonderful, reaching way above expectations.
Elizabeth MackintoshJulia 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 familyWe are so happy we put our trust in CSC, we had an amazing adventure and would recommend them to anyone.
Kim & Brad BalanceThe trip exceeded my expectations and was the best family holiday I have ever had. Our children simply loved it and now I know more about African wildlife than they do about our own farm animals.
Rowntree familyClassic Safari are the people who genuinely know other culture and offer incredible insight to perfectly meet your expectations.
Melanie McMillan & Iain JonesWe loved it all. Our son wants to go back tomorrow. We would ALL go back again!
Laurence & Remi CunninghamAn amazing experience - the best family holiday we have ever had. We were extremely impressed by the meticulous attention to our itinerary. I can't speak highly enough of all the elements of this exciting journey!
Sheryl & Robert TaylorThank you for making our trip to Africa so spectacular. The attention to detail really made it special. It really was the trip of a lifetime.
Paul CozziVery knowledgeable and patient. Our trip was all that we hoped for. Wonderful!
Jane & Robert HappellEverything was perfect! Advice and information on destinations and activities hit everything I had hoped to experience. I contacted the Classic Safari Company upon recommendation and have now, in turn, recommended to others.
Tim BradleyYou can't improve on perfection. I had my best birthday and holiday with my family celebrating my 80th birthday in Africa. Everything that Julia organised was perfect and the whole trip was a highlight!
Buckingham FamilyThe trip of a lifetime, couldn't have dreamt of a better adventure if I tried.
Emma JeffcoatAbsolutely everything was first class & so well organised.
Simon & Jackie AdamsClassic Safari Company has done it again! A unique experience that ticked all the boxes - wildlife, culture and dining experience. A dream come true!
Ros WheelerTheir experience and knowledge of Africa is evident and we couldn't have been happier with the total package. This has given us a taste for Africa - now we are ready for more.
Andrew & Pip StevensIf you want the most sensational experience in Africa let Julia and the staff at Classic Safari Co plan it for you! Their knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for their job means your every wish will be fulfilled.
Miriam & Joseph HarrisonClassic Safari is the place to go to for "top end" adventure travel.
Ron & Alison GuthrieClassic Safari Company were brilliant - 10/10
Di & Kingsley YatesThe Classic Safari Company is the best I have dealt with. Extremely knowledgeable & professional, friendly, patient & understanding of first timers to Africa.
Annette WhileyIt certainly was the best trip we have EVER had. The experiences were mind blowing. We want everyone we know to experience Africa - the animals, the people - magical.
Jo-anne & Dean MifsudWould do it all again and not change a moment. Best holiday ever!
The McGowan TribeAn absolutely fantastic travel company - every one of the many trips they have organised for us over 22 years have been faultless and fabulous.
Judith & Roger WilliamsYet again my holiday with Classic Safari Company has surpassed all expectations. The pairing of the Galapagos and the Amazon was a trip of a lifetime.
Lynne WilliamsThe 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
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