Where to go in Ecuador & beyond
One small country where history, culture, and nature converge at a level few places on earth can match — and a handful of journeys beyond its borders.
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From the living laboratory of the Galápagos to the gilded heart of Quito, the high Andes, and the depths of the Amazon — each destination is curated in detail and woven into a single, effortless itinerary. Choose a starting point below.
The Enchanted Isles
Few places on earth have shaped our understanding of life itself. Designated a Natural World Heritage Site in 1978 and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1984, the Galápagos remain one of the planet’s most extraordinary ecosystems — home to species found nowhere else, in landscapes that have changed little since Charles Darwin arrived in 1835.
Walk shores patrolled by giant tortoises and marine iguanas, snorkel alongside playful sea lions and green sea turtles, and meet the only penguin species in the Northern Hemisphere. Whether aboard an intimate expedition cruise or on a land-and-sea program, the islands don’t just meet expectations — they redefine them.
The Middle of the World
Perched high in the Andes at 2,850 meters, Ecuador’s capital holds a unique distinction: it was one of the very first cities in the world to receive UNESCO World Heritage recognition, in 1978. Its historic center — one of the largest and best-preserved in Latin America — is a seamless weave of colonial architecture, indigenous artistry, cobblestone streets, and gilded baroque churches.
Quito sits at the literal middle of the world, and beyond its plazas lie one-of-a-kind venues for any gathering: historic monasteries, colonial haciendas, cultural centers, and private museum spaces. Stay in a beautifully restored colonial hotel in the Historic Center, or use the city as your base for everything that lies just beyond.
Beyond the city limits
Within two hours of Quito in any direction, travelers can find themselves exploring the Mindo Cloud Forest, ascending the flanks of Cotopaxi — one of the world’s highest active volcanoes — or wandering the vibrant indigenous markets of Otavalo and Cotacachi.
This is also one of the most extraordinary concentrations of birds and orchids on the planet. The Andean condor commandeers the sky with a wingspan stretching up to three meters, while the cloud forests of the Chocó Andino — just a short drive away — hold over 400 recorded bird species and orchids of startling complexity. Bring binoculars. Bring more memory cards than you think you’ll need.
Into the rainforest
The Amazon is Ecuador’s third world — a place where exotic fruits hang heavy, river fish are pulled fresh from the water, and the food, like the landscape, feels like the beginning of the world. Here, maito — fish wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked over an open fire — is so primal and so delicious it will ruin restaurant fish for you forever.
Deeper into Ecuador’s Amazon foothills lies Sangay National Park, recognized by UNESCO in 1983: two active volcanoes anchoring a landscape that shifts from tropical rainforest to glacial peaks, sheltering rare species including the Andean condor and the elusive mountain tapir. Its remoteness is precisely what has kept it pristine — one of South America’s great wild frontiers.
Across the continent
Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru are three of the most exciting culinary destinations on the planet — and the best part is that you can experience all three in one extraordinary trip.
01 — Colombia
From Caribbean beachside dinners and an arepa de huevo hot off the griddle, to coffee-region bandeja paisa and rainy-afternoon ajiaco in Bogotá, Colombian itineraries let you eat your way through the country’s full, glorious range.
02 — Peru
Lima consistently ranks among the world’s top food cities. From a candlelit tasting menu in Miraflores to a sunrise market in Cusco, a Sacred Valley cooking class to a feast deep in the jungle — Peru rewards curiosity, and we make sure you indulge it.
Beyond Ecuador
For travelers ready to widen the map, we extend the same intimate, detail-obsessed approach beyond Ecuador’s borders. Whether you’re weaving the Galápagos into a broader South American adventure or designing a journey entirely your own, every itinerary is bespoke — tailored to the way you like to travel.
From our guests
“In Quito, different worlds come together. History meets nature, business meets adventure, and the ancient lives in the contemporary.”
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