Santa Cruz
Pikaia Lodge
A lodge in the Galápagos highlands with its own yacht.
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Ecuador is small, but it has extraordinary variety: the Andes, the Amazon, cloud forest and the Galápagos Islands, where wildlife has no fear of people.
Most journeys combine the Galápagos with a few days in Quito and the highlands.
where to go
Wildlife like nowhere else on earth.
A UNESCO-listed colonial capital high in the Andes.
Cloud forest full of birds and butterflies.
Cotopaxi and the Andean highlands.
A famous indigenous market.
Rainforest lodges along the Napo River.
when to go
Ecuador is a year-round destination. The Galápagos are warm from December to May and cooler from June to November.
December to May
Warmer water and calmer seas in the Galápagos.
June to November
Cooler water, more marine life and nesting seabirds.
June to September
Drier in the highlands and great for Quito and Cotopaxi.
where to stay
Santa Cruz
A lodge in the Galápagos highlands with its own yacht.
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experiences
Explore the islands on a small yacht.
Swim with playful sea lions and turtles.
See the tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands.
Ride the sky bike at Mashpi.
Explore the old town's churches and squares.
Shop for textiles on market day.
A small yacht covers more islands; a land-based stay suits young children. We’ll help you choose.
There is wildlife all year. December to May is warmer; June to November has more marine life.
Very. The Galápagos is wonderful for children.
Quito is at 2,850 metres, so we plan gentle first days.
pair it with
Cartagena's walled city, coffee country and a lively food and music scene.
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Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon, plus Lima's celebrated restaurants.
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The Salar de Uyuni's mirror-like salt flats and the high Andes at their most dramatic.
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Tell us your dates and we'll plan the Galápagos and the Andes for you.
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