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Authentic Travel Experiences in Ecuador & the Galápagos
Private and small-group journeys shaped by nature, culture, and adventure.
– Trusted by travelers from over 20 countries –
What Travelers Say About Their Experience
Real experiences, Thoughfully designed journeys across Ecuador and the Galápagos
“So glad we found this company! They made our trip a blast! The guides are very knowledgeable and fun, and the price was very good for all we got to do! I don’t know if you can recommend your driver if you need one
— but get Edwin if you can. He was so sweet and helpful to all of us. Great company! Highly recommend!”
— Melissa C.,Ecuador Adventure Loop
Austin, Texas, USA – June 2025
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“I recently traveled to Galapagos with the help of Diego at Barefoot Expeditions. I was overwhelmed with what to see and how to go about picking the islands, hotels, and tours. Diego created an itinerary for me that would allow us to island hop and see what the Galapagos is all about. Truly amazing!!! Diego was responsive to my questions while I was there and connected me with fabulous locals. I highly recommend!”
— Wendy R., Galápagos Essence
California, USA – February 2025
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“We had a great tour with Diego. They had excellent recommendations for places to visit and eat, and we had a comfortable, relaxing time. The visit to Mindo was especially fun — from ziplines to waterfall hikes to great pizza for lunch. Would highly recommend to anyone traveling in the area, especially families looking to experience the sights and experiences around Quito!”
— Steve M., Mindo Nature & Adventure
Toronto, Canada – July 2023
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Travel in one of the planet’s most megadiverse regions
Packed with a fantastic range of natural and cultural attractions!
Smart, personally designed adventure journeys – tailored to your pace
Design your adventure across Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands with experienced travel specialists who know these regions first-hand. Start planning your journey today.
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Why Travel with Barefoot
Barefoot Expeditions designs purposeful journeys across Ecuador — from the volcanic highlands of the Andes to the living forests of the Amazon and the evolutionary landscapes of the Galápagos Islands.
Each itinerary is shaped through lived local knowledge, careful pacing, and structural flexibility — allowing travelers to move between ecosystems and cultures with awareness rather than urgency.
We see travel as a form of understanding. An opportunity to observe, to engage, and to experience place with depth. What we create is not a sequence of stops, but a coherent journey — immersive, grounded, and intentionally designed around the landscapes that define Ecuador.
ECUADOR ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Barefoot Expeditions is an expert in adventure travel. There are plenty of adventures to experience, from the Rainforest in the Jungle to the Galapagos in the Pacific Ocean. The Geography allowed us to use Ecuador as our playground. Our professional team in each adventure sport will ensure you are safe and have fun! There are adventures for everyone ranging from Relaxed to Challenging.
Kayak, trek, climb, bike, raft, fly with us, and live the adventure of a lifetime! full of new experiences and close nature encounters!
RAINFOREST AMAZON JUNGLE
The lungs of the planet. The Amazon Rainforest represents 43% of the Ecuadorian Territory, from the lush Cloud Forest in the last Andean slopes down to the Yasuni National Park by the Napo River.
Find a Bird Paradise, Ecuador offers more bird diversity in less space than any other country, with over 1500 species.
Visit the most biodiverse place on Earth; The Yasuní is home to thousands of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISES
Barefoot Expeditions is proud to work with a wide range of the best yachts to cruise the Galapagos Islands. In one request, we can offer you the availability of all Galapagos tour options to fit your budget, schedule, and interest at the same price!
Signature Journeys & Wellness Retreats
Private, Semi-Private & Flexible Multi-Day Travel Experiences
Discover Ecuador and the Galápagos through thoughtfully designed, multi-day journeys that balance meaningful exploration with rest and flexibility. Experiences are primarily private and tailored to your pace, with occasional small-group activities that enhance local connection.
CRUISE THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Yachts, catamarans & sailboats
Liveaboard journeys from 4–15 days
From mid-range to luxury vessels
M/C Anahi Galapagos Yacht
First -Class Catamaran ∗ 16 Passengers ∗ Standard Cabin Main Deck /. Suite Cabin Upper
M/Y Grand Majestic Galapagos Yacht
Luxury-Class ∗ 16 Passengers ∗ Lower Deck: 1-6 Cabin /Upper Deck: Cabin 7 & Master
M/Y Infinity Galapagos Yacht
Luxury-Class ∗ 20 Passengers ∗ 8 Cabins: 8 Stateroom - 2 Suites
EXPLORE BY ACTIVITY
EXPLORE BY DESTINATION
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Amazon Jungle
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Cloud Forest & Pacific Coast
Community Jungle Lodge
Galapagos Cruises
Galapagos Island Hopping
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Tours
PRIVATE ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS JOURNEYS
From the Andes to the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands, we design private, tailor-made journeys across Ecuador, carefully aligned with your time, interests, and preferred level of comfort.
Whether exploring volcanic highlands, navigating the Galapagos by yacht, staying in remote jungle lodges, or rafting Andean rivers, each journey is privately arranged and operated upon request.
We collaborate with trusted local partners across Ecuador to deliver flexible, well-structured travel experiences.
Explore the destinations we operate through our interactive travel map below.
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Amazon Wellness Retreat
A slow-paced rainforest journey designed for rest, presence, and deep connection with nature—centered around rhythm, simplicity, and time to disconnect.
Galápagos Island Hopping – Independent Explorer
9 days, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz - Isabela, Semi-Private & Flexible Departures
M/C Anahi Galapagos
First -Class Catamaran ∗ 16 Passengers ∗ Standard Cabin Main Deck /. Suite Cabin Upper Deck
Galápagos Essence: Isabela & Santa Cruz
6 days, Santa Cruz - Isabela, Private & Flexible Departures, Family Friendly.
Cotopaxi Mountain Climbing.
The Cotopaxi is one of the Highest and most active volcanoes in the world, technically is not too difficult and
High & Low Andes Journey
A private journey through high-altitude refuges, historic haciendas, and warm valleys of the Ecuadorian Andes.
Quilotoa & Cotopaxi Trekking tour
Discover the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes on this 4-day guided trek from Isinliví to Quilotoa and Cotopaxi. Hike remote
Self-Guided Adventure Package
Discover Ecuador’s wild heart on this 7-day journey through the Andes and Amazon. Explore Quito’s colonial streets, shop Otavalo’s vibrant
Yasuni Pink Dolphin Expedition
Your 4-day Amazon expedition is not only a journey into the heart of the rainforest; it's an immersion into the
Napo River Adventure
Embark on an exhilarating 2-day expedition that merges the thrill of white-water rafting on the Napo River with a deep
Galápagos Elements: Iconic Islands Expedition
7 days - 4 Islands, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela & Uninhabited, Semi-Private & Flexible Departures
Galapagos Island Hopping First Class 5 Days
5 days, Santa Cruz - Isabela, Private & Flexible Departures, First Class Galapagos Island Hopping Tour.
M/C Anahi Galapagos Yacht
First -Class Catamaran ∗ 16 Passengers ∗ Standard Cabin Main Deck /. Suite Cabin Upper Deck
M/Y Grand Majestic Galapagos Yacht
Luxury-Class ∗ 16 Passengers ∗ Lower Deck: 1-6 Cabin /Upper Deck: Cabin 7 & Master Suite
M/Y Infinity Galapagos Yacht
Luxury-Class ∗ 20 Passengers ∗ 8 Cabins: 8 Stateroom - 2 Suites
Ecuador Adventure Loop - 6D/5N
A multi-day Ecuador adventure combining rivers, waterfalls, and high-altitude Andean landscapes.
Galápagos Origins: San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz
5 days, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Semi-Private Land Tour with Flexible Departures
Rafting Toachi & Blanco Rivers
Toachi & Blanco River class II-III+, a great trip for both beginners and experts alike, it has the perfect combination
Otavalo Full Day Trip
Day Trip from Quito, Saturdays Indigenous Market, Lakes & Volcanoes
The Ilinizas Climb/Trek
Spectacular views, steep hills, 6 to 7 hours trek/climb, Iliniza Norte 5.126 m
Andes Mountains & Amazon Jungle Trip
8 days, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Chimborazo, Baños de Agua Santa, Misahualli, Papallacta Hot Springs
Galapagos Islands & Andes Trek Adventure
Experience the best of the Andes and Galapagos Islands on a 20-day active adventure trip.
Galápagos Island Hopping – Independent Explorer
9 days, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz - Isabela, Semi-Private & Flexible Departures
Cuyabeno Amazon Jungle Tour
The Cuyabeno Wildlife reserve tour in the Amazon Jungle is one of the best sellers in Ecuador due to the
Cotopaxi Mountain Climbing
The Cotopaxi is one of the Highest and most active volcanoes in the world, technically is not too difficult and
Galápagos Essence: Isabela & Santa Cruz
6 days, Santa Cruz - Isabela, Private & Flexible Departures, Family Friendly.
The Avenue of the Volcanoes
3 days highlands adventure, running for 200 miles south of Quito between two parallel cordilleras, Ecuador’s “Avenue of the Volcanoes”
Rafting Jatunyacu River
Jatunyacu river class II-III, BIG WAVES, and BIG FUN! A great trip for both beginners and experts alike, it has
La Selva Jungle Lodge & Spa
By the Yasuní National Park, one of the most biodiverse areas of the planet, La Selva Amazon Ecolodge is regarded
Day Tour of Quito's Cultural and Natural Wonders
The most complete Quito day trip, including Pululahua and Rumicucho, ensures you make the most of your time exploring Quito's historic
Mindo Nature & Adventure
Get up-close to native wildlife, Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Family-friendly, See native
Quilotoa Loop Trekking Tour
Immersive hikes through breathtaking Andean landscapes, native villages, and volcanic craters. Trek between Isinliví, Chugchilán, and Quilotoa, while exploring the
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Tour Reviews
Grace Harper
M/C Galapagos Endemic Catamaran
We traveled on the Endemic and was blown away!
First of all the ship itself is beautiful. Our room and all of the rooms are HUGE and well appointed. Those who run the operations are not only efficient but so friendly and accommodating. The food was spectacular. I have to say as a very seasoned traveler this was the best experience my husband and I have ever had. Everyday we had more than one tour and our guide was amazing. He could see things out of the corner of his eye and point out so many plants and animals. He even knew the constellations. Wow!
Dave
Otavalo Full Day Trip
Diego took us around to Otavalo including an amazing traditional lunch, the equator, the market and the loop! All was amazing. He was there for translating and fun to be with yet still very mindful
of my girlfriend and and I enjoying our time together as well. We could not have had a better time. He even helped my girlfriend pick out the perfect poncho. She gets compliments every time she wears it! ?
