Ecuador
Island hopping and wildlife on the Galapagos Islands
Oct 26, 2026
Nov 23, 2026
Ecuador: An adventure from the Amazon to Galapagos!
Ecuador is a dream destination for adventure travel! Between the Amazon and the Andes, adventures await you like Galapagos island hopping, fascinating wildlife observations, and vibrant festivals.
Round trips
Guided & Self-Guided
Expert Local Guides
English Speaking
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Country Profile
Ecuador: Unforgettable adventure travel between the Andes and the Amazon
Ecuador is the optimal destination for adventure travel, where the breathtaking diversity between the Amazon and the Andes can be explored. Start your adventure with Ovecross and discover the coast as well as the Galapagos Islands. Here you will experience unforgettable Galapagos island hopping, fascinating wildlife observations, and the impressive underwater world. Experience vibrant festivals like Inti Raymi and enjoy the culinary diversity with delicious ceviche and locro de papas. Whether Inca ruins or the impressive Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador offers numerous unforgettable experiences.
Does this trip match your riding level?
You don't need any special riding or hiking experience for our Ecuador round trips, just basic fitness and steady footing for excursions at altitude. Highlights like the hike to the Quilotoa crater lagoon and walks through Cotopaxi National Park's paramo grasslands take you well above sea level, so anyone used to thin mountain air has an edge, though a relaxed pace works fine for motivated first-timers too.
You don't need your own vehicle either. You travel together with a small group of up to 14 people and a local, English-speaking guide in a shared vehicle, and on the Galapagos leg you switch comfortably between islands by speedboat. That leaves your head free for volcanoes, markets and wildlife instead of traffic and navigation.
A typical day starts with breakfast at the hotel. Guided excursions follow, to ruins, markets, national parks or islands, with hikes in between and, on Galapagos, snorkeling stops in open water. Nights are spent in mid-range or 3- to 4-star hotels before the next stage of the round trip begins the following morning.
Experience required
No previous experience needed: just basic fitness and steady footing for excursions at altitude, such as the hike to the Quilotoa crater lagoon or walks through Cotopaxi's paramo grasslands.
Own bike allowed
Not required. You travel with the group in a shared vehicle alongside a local, English-speaking guide, and switch between Galapagos islands by speedboat instead of driving yourself.
Daily distance
No fixed daily distance: each stage is built around that day's excursions on foot, by boat or by vehicle, not a set driving distance.
Typical day
Breakfast at the hotel, then guided excursions to volcanoes, markets, ruins or islands, hikes and, on Galapagos, snorkeling stops, before overnight in a mid-range or 3- to 4-star hotel.
Best time to ride
June to September brings the driest, clearest weather to Ecuador's highlands and coast. On Galapagos, December to May means calm, warm seas, while June to November brings more wildlife activity. The Amazon lowlands stay warm and humid all year. For the full seasonal picture, see our Ecuador travel information page.
Traveler reviews
What riders say about Ecuador
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Island hopping and wildlife on the Galapagos Islands
The organization of the Galapagos Experience trip in Ecuador was well thought out and clearly structured. The detailed planning of the daily stages stood out particularly positively, such as the transfer from Baltra Airport to Santa Cruz and the onward journey to Isabela Island, where...
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Island hopping and wildlife on the Galapagos Islands
The support from the German-speaking tour guide was particularly noteworthy on the Galapagos experience trip through Ecuador. On Day 1, an informative transfer from Baltra Airport to Puerto Ayora was organized, where wildlife observation started immediately during the first hike. The competent guidance and in-depth...
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The colorful Ecuador vacation
The tour in Ecuador was well-structured, especially the daily briefings that provided clear information about the upcoming experiences such as the Quilotoa crater lagoon and the Cotopaxi volcano park. The technical support throughout the trip under the guidance of the guide ensured that all participants...
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The colorful Ecuador vacation
During the Ecuador vacation tour, I experienced a good group dynamic with a maximum of 14 participants. The exploration of Quito's Old Town and the trekking tour to the Quilotoa crater lagoon were carried out quickly and efficiently. The difficulty level was suitable for advanced...
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Journey to the Inca Kingdoms of Peru and Ecuador
The physical requirements of this adventure trip through Peru and Ecuador are noticeable, especially during the exploration of the Inca ruins and in Cotopaxi National Park. The advanced activities occasionally exceed the comfort zone and demand endurance...
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Journey to the Inca Kingdoms of Peru and Ecuador
The tour through Peru and Ecuador offered precise organization, particularly in daily routines. The arrival in Lima and the subsequent half-day city tour were clearly structured, allowing for a smooth transition to exploring Cusco and the Inca ruins in Sacsayhuaman. The group size of no...
Booking questions
What does an Ecuador round trip cost?
Prices start at €1,839 for our 7-day Andes and volcano round trip. The Galapagos island-hopping tour starts at €3,039, and the 12-day combination with Peru and Machu Picchu starts at €2,859. Flights are never included in any of these prices.
What's included in the price?
All overnight stays, a local guide, breakfast and the excursions and entrance fees listed in the itinerary are included. Flights and optional on-site activities are not. On the Galapagos tour, budget around $200 for the national park entrance fee and $20 for the transit control card, both payable locally.
How big is the group?
Our Ecuador round trips start with as few as 2 to 4 travelers and are capped at 14 people per group. That keeps the guiding personal without tying you to one large fixed departure.
Do I need my own vehicle or a driving license?
No. All of our Ecuador round trips are fully guided: you travel together with your group and a local guide in a shared vehicle, and switch between Galapagos islands by speedboat. No vehicle, license or previous riding experience is required.
When can I book and when do tours depart?
For 2026 we have fixed departures on October 26 and November 23 for the Galapagos tour, October 20 and November 17 for the Andes and volcano round trip, and October 15 and November 10 for the Peru-Ecuador combination. Tell us your preferred date when you send a booking request.
How is my payment protected?
Every Ecuador trip includes a mandatory travel guarantee certificate, insolvency protection under section 651r of the German Civil Code (BGB), required for all OVERCROSS trips. It protects your deposit and final payment if we were ever unable to complete the trip.
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