Our experiences

Expeditions designed for the curious traveler

Every experience is a deep immersion into Ecuador's nature. Small groups, expert guides, contemplative pace.

We don't organize tours. We design expeditions.

The difference is in the approach. A tour takes you from point A to point B. An expedition transforms you. Our itineraries are designed so that travelers truly understand the ecosystems they visit — their dynamics, their species, their fragility.

We work with groups of maximum 8 people. Every expedition includes a certified naturalist guide, accommodation in carefully selected sustainable lodges, and an itinerary that adapts to the group's pace and field conditions.

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Expediciones

diseñadas a fondo

8

Personas máx.

grupos pequeños

4

Ecosistemas

Amazonía, Andes, Costa, Galápagos

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Guías expertos

naturalistas certificados

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Birdwatching in Mindo
Birdwatching

Andean cloud forest

Birdwatching in Mindo

The world's most biodiverse cloud forest

Mindo is considered one of the best birdwatching destinations on the planet. At 1,200 meters elevation on the western Andean slopes, the cloud forest is home to over 500 bird species — including the Cock-of-the-rock, the Toucan Barbet and dozens of endemic hummingbirds.

3–5 days
Max. 8 people
Moderate
Year-round · Best: Dec–May
500+ bird speciesEndemic hummingbirdsCock-of-the-rockCertified ornithologist guide
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Amazon & Yasuní
Biodiversity

Amazon rainforest

Amazon & Yasuní

The planet's highest biodiversity hotspot

Yasuní National Park is the most biodiverse place per hectare on Earth. A single tree can host more ant species than all of Great Britain. This expedition takes you to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon with Kichwa communities as your hosts.

5–8 days
Max. 6 people
Moderate–Challenging
Jun–Nov (dry season)
Yasuní National ParkKichwa communitiesPink river dolphinsNight walks
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Andes & Andean Condor
Ecotourism

Andean páramo

Andes & Andean Condor

Páramo, volcanoes and the king of the skies

The Andean condor is the world's largest flying bird and one of the most powerful symbols of the Andes. This expedition combines condor watching in their natural habitat with exploration of the páramo — one of the most unique and threatened ecosystems on the planet.

4–6 days
Max. 8 people
Moderate
Jun–Aug (Andean dry season)
Andean condor in flightAntisana páramoGlacial lakesCotopaxi volcano
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Galápagos: Darwin's Laboratory
Biodiversity

Oceanic archipelago

Galápagos: Darwin's Laboratory

Where evolution can be witnessed with your own eyes

The Galápagos are the only place on Earth where wildlife has no fear of humans. Marine iguanas swimming beside you, sea lions sleeping on the docks, blue-footed boobies nesting just meters away. An archipelago where evolution can be observed in real time.

7–10 days
Max. 8 people
Easy–Moderate
Dec–May (warm waters)
Marine iguanasBlue-footed boobiesGiant tortoisesSnorkeling with sharks
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Coast & Humpback Whales
Slow Tourism

Pacific Coast

Coast & Humpback Whales

The Pacific's most spectacular migration

Between July and October, thousands of humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the warm waters of the equatorial Pacific to mate and give birth. Ecuador's coast is one of the world's best places to witness this phenomenon — with guaranteed sightings in season.

3–5 days
Max. 8 people
Easy
Jul–Oct (whale season)
Humpback whalesGuaranteed sightingsMangrovesArtisanal fishing
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Ecuador Slow: From the Andes to the Sea
Slow Tourism

Multi-ecosystem

Ecuador Slow: From the Andes to the Sea

A complete journey through four worlds

Vivo TravelEc's most complete itinerary. We start in Quito, descend into Mindo's cloud forest, cross the Andes into the Amazon, and finish on the Pacific coast. Four ecosystems, four worlds, one expedition designed for the traveler who wants to understand it all.

10–14 days
Max. 6 people
Easy–Moderate
Year-round
4 ecosystemsColonial QuitoMindo + Amazon + CoastCustomizable itinerary
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