Destination
Ecuador Holidays
Country of rainbow-hued colours
From the stunning turquoise lagoons nestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains, to the brilliant white sand beaches of the Pacific Ocean, Ecuador welcomes you in a blaze of colour.
Home to a wonderful array of wildlife, this is a nature lover’s dream destination. Watch a macaw’s rainbow-hued wings flutter amid the verdant Amazon, see iguanas scuttle across terracotta red sands and see the sun spark in orange as it sinks over the horizon. You’re sure to be mesmerised.
Why not hop over to the Galapagos Islands to extend your trip? See volcanic landscapes, meet some giant tortoises and dive among amazing marine life.
Destination Highlights
Essential Information
See Practical Information- Time Zone GMT - 5
- Currency US dollar (USD)
- Visa Information British citizens aren’t required to obtain a visa for travel to Ecuador.
- Language Spanish
- Flight Time 13–15 hours; indirect flights are available from London Heathrow via the United States of America.
- Health Information No special vaccines are required or recommended for travel to Ecuador.
Top Tips from our Experts
Natalie
Destination Specialist
“Quito is the highest official capital city in the world, so you may be warned about altitude sickness. I recommend drinking lots of water and laying off the alcohol for the first couple of nights so you can acclimatise properly.”
Barbara
Destination Specialist
“Ecuador has so much more to offer than just the Galapagos Islands, so why not spend some time exploring what the main land has to offer.”
George
Destination Specialist
“If you’re looking for something different, head to the town of Banos, where you’ll find stunning water falls, natural hot springs, and hiking tracks through lush forests before heading on to discover the wildlife of the Amazon.”
Great sample itineraries
Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
From the Andes to the Galapagos Tour
Guide Price £6,159 pp
For a true holiday of a lifetime, combine Peru and Ecuador with a cruise around the unique Galapagos Islands on our...
Multi centre holidays
Silver Galapagos Cruise
Guide Price £6,899 pp
Step on board the Silver Galapagos and prepare to be blown away by the amazing and diverse region that are the...
Adventure holidays
M/Y Passion - Galapagos Cruise West
Embark on the exclusive M/Y Passion, a luxurious vessel offering two routes around the stunning Galapagos Islands.
Wildlife holidays
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Frequently Asked Questions
Flights to Quito take around 13 hours excluding stop-over time. There are currently no direct flight options from the UK; however, there are various indirect flights to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito from various UK airports.
Ecuador follows Ecuador Time (GMT -5) and it has no daylight saving, so this stays the same year-round.
There are various domestic flight options available from Quito or Guayaquil on the mainland to Baltra Island or San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos. The flight from Quito stops at Guayaquil en route so most people prefer to get to Guayaquil first.
