
Tour · 13 nights
Ecuador - Andes to Amazon
Ecuador · Explore Worldwide
7 departures · Oct 2026 – Oct 2027
from£1,975per person

Tour · 9 nights · with Explore Worldwide
A small-group escorted tour with Explore Worldwide across the Galapagos Islands, combining land and sea visits to central, west and east islands aboard the Archipel I for detailed wildlife encounters.
Highlights
Snorkelling with Galapagos penguins at Vicente Roca Point
Bird colonies on North Seymour Island
Giant tortoises in Santa Cruz's El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Marine iguanas and flightless cormorants on Fernandina
Lava formations and sea lion colonies on Rabida and Santiago Islands

Tour · 13 nights
Ecuador · Explore Worldwide
7 departures · Oct 2026 – Oct 2027
from£1,975per person

Tour · 14 nights
Ecuador · Explore Worldwide
20 departures · Oct 2026 – Dec 2027
from£3,354per person

Tour · 6 nights
Ecuador · Explore Worldwide
33 departures · Oct 2026 – Dec 2027
from£3,425per person
This nine-night tour with Explore Worldwide begins in the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, before taking an early flight to the Galapagos archipelago. The itinerary moves east to west and includes visits to islands such as San Cristobal, Santa Fe and North Seymour, where close encounters with marine iguanas, frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies are commonplace.
Land excursions often feature hikes through cactus forests or highland cloud forests, including an afternoon on Santa Cruz to find giant tortoises moving slowly among native vegetation. One highlight is seeing the flightless cormorant on Fernandina and snorkelling with the rare Galapagos penguin near Vicente Roca. Alongside landings, the week includes panga boat rides through mangrove lagoons and volcanic formations.
The tour moves at a steady but relaxed pace, giving time to appreciate the islands’ wildlife and volcanic landscapes without rushing. The final morning includes a paddle through Black Turtle Cove’s mangroves before heading back to the mainland for a final night in Quito.
Itinerary
Quito
San Cristobal
Santa Cruz Island
Isabela Island
When to go
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
The operator
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

Tour · 6 nights
Ecuador · Explore Worldwide
30 departures · Sep 2026 – Dec 2027
from£3,695per person
Fernandina Island
Rabida Island
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.