Ecuatraveling Ecuador and Galapagos Tours

What Ecuatraveling Ecuador and Galapagos Tours does

Ecuatraveling Ecuador and Galapagos Tours is a Quito-based, direct-to-consumer travel agency founded in 2010 (with company history dating to 2004) that specializes in curated tours across Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, Peru, Colombia, and Panama, alongside selected international destinations in Norway and Nepal. The company serves primarily English and German-speaking international tourists from North America and Europe across four persona segments: adventure travelers, families and groups, couples, and digital content creators. Bookings are transacted through the company's website, WhatsApp Business, Cal.com callback scheduling, and WeTravel for select packages, with TripAdvisor functioning as a primary inbound acquisition channel (534 reviews, 5-star rating).

The product portfolio spans day trips from Quito ($60-$168), multi-day Ecuador packages ($205-$4,000), Amazon jungle tours ($390-$1,220), Galapagos cruises across tourist/first-class/luxury tiers ($1,250-$2,600), high-altitude climbing expeditions, and multi-country adventure tours ($2,050-$5,400). Core technology is a travel booking and tour management platform with a real-time Galapagos cruise availability search tool and WhatsApp integration; the company operates its own Amazon accommodation, Waita Lodge, in Cuyabeno National Park and resells capacity on 15+ Galapagos cruise vessels. A Digital Creators Program featuring 25+ travel influencers underpins a Hosted Trips product line for 2025-2026 departures.

Revenue is generated through one-time payments per booking on a pay-as-you-go basis, with per-person pricing varying by tour type, duration, accommodation tier, and group size. The go-to-market motion combines direct website booking, WhatsApp-led consultative sales, TripAdvisor-driven inbound, and an influencer-hosted-trip channel. Revenue, ownership, and headcount details are not publicly disclosed beyond the 8-employee scale; the company operates as a private, independent agency with no institutional funding rounds on record.

Name

Ecuatraveling Ecuador and Galapagos Tours

Legal name

Ecuatraveling

Website

https://ecuatraveling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ecuatraveling is a Quito-based direct-to-consumer travel agency offering curated Ecuador, Galapagos, Peru, Colombia, Panama, Norway, and Nepal tours to international adventure travelers, families, couples, and content creators, combining owned Amazon lodging, Galapagos cruise reselling, and influencer-hosted group departures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tour Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510), Travel Agencies (56151), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Ecuador tour packages
• Galapagos cruises
• Amazon lodge tours
• Latin America adventure travel
• Tailor-made travel itineraries

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumbaya

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages: Package tours including Ecuador mainland (Andes, Amazon, day trips), multi-country tours (Peru, Colombia, Panama, Nepal, Norway), and combination trips
2. Galapagos Cruises: Galapagos cruise bookings across tourist, first-class, and luxury categories with various vessel options and itinerary durations
3. Hosted Trips: Special group trips hosted by digital creators/influencers with curated itineraries

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ecuatraveling designs and sells tailor-made and small-group tour packages, multi-day itineraries, and Galapagos cruise bookings across Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and extended destinations including Peru, Colombia, Panama, Nepal, and Norway. The company operates its own Amazon lodge, Waita Lodge, in Cuyabeno National Park and books cruise inventory across tourist, first-class, and luxury categories through vessel operator partnerships. Bookings are facilitated through website inquiry, WhatsApp, scheduled callbacks, and the WeTravel platform.

Product overview

Ecuatraveling is a travel agency specializing in curated tours and travel experiences primarily focused on Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and broader Latin America. The company operates a portfolio of tour products organized into core destination categories: Galapagos Tours (island-hopping, diving, cruises), Ecuador Packages (multi-region adventures covering Andes, Amazon, Galapagos), Day Trips from Quito, Amazon Jungle Tours, and extended international destinations (Peru, Colombia, Panama, Nepal, Norway). The company also owns Waita Lodge, an Amazon rainforest property in Cuyabeno National Park. Product tiers include tourist-class day tours and packages, mid-range cruise options (Galaxy I, Monserrat, Yolita II, Nemo I, Darwin, Bonita), first-class vessels (Archipell I, Treasure of Galapagos, Anahi, Odyssey, EcoGalaxy, Grand Daphne), and luxury cruises (Santa Cruz II, Isabela II). The company differentiates through hosted trips led by digital creators and a Digital Creators Program partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Waita Lodge: Amazon lodge located in the Cuyabeno National Park, lower part of the Aguarico River, operated as the company's own Amazon accommodation.

Products and services

• Ecuador Packages Multi-day tour packages covering Ecuador's diverse regions including the Andes, Amazon rainforest, and Galapagos Islands, offered in private, tailor-made, and small-group adventure formats for international travelers.
• Galapagos Tours Locally designed Galapagos island tours featuring island-hopping adventures, diving trips, and cruises throughout the Galapagos Islands with expert guides and personalized support.
• Day Trips from Quito Short excursions and day tours from Quito to destinations such as Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa Crater Lake, Otavalo Market, Middle of the World, and Mindo Cloud Forest.
• Amazon Jungle Tours Jungle tours and rainforest lodge experiences in Ecuador's Cuyabeno region featuring wildlife encounters, indigenous culture immersion, and remote rainforest adventures.
• Galapagos Cruises Multi-day Galapagos cruise offerings across Tourist and Mid-Range (Galaxy I, Yolita II, Nemo I, Darwin, Monserrat, Bonita), First Class (Archipell I, Treasure of Galapagos, Anahi, Odyssey, EcoGalaxy, Grand Daphne), and Luxury (Santa Cruz II, Isabela II) vessel categories.
• Peru Tours Tailor-made Peru tours to Machu Picchu, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Lima featuring ancient history sites, local culture, and landscapes, offered individually or combined with Ecuador itineraries.
• Colombia Tours Tailor-made Colombia tours to Cartagena, Bogota, Medellin, and the Coffee Region featuring vibrant cities, local culture, and landscapes.
• Panama Tours Panama tours covering Panama City, the Panama Canal, Casco Viejo, and tropical destinations featuring culture, wildlife, and landscapes.
• Nepal Tours Trekking tours and tailor-made adventures in the Himalayas featuring iconic mountain trails, ancient temples, and local culture.
• Norway Tours Hiking and biking adventures in Jotunheimen National Park featuring dramatic mountains, fjords, and scenic trails.
• Galapagos Day and Dive Tours Day tours departing from the Galapagos islands (Santa Cruz, Isabela, San Cristobal) offering snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife spotting experiences.
• Waita Lodge Company-owned Amazon lodge located in the lower part of the Aguarico River within Cuyabeno National Park offering 4-day Amazon programs with wildlife observation, canoe trips, and jungle hikes.
• Hosted Trips with Digital Creators Guided group trips hosted by digital creators including 'Explore the Andes with Ahnika', 'Explore the Himalayas with Coco Calisto', 'Discover the Culture and Outdoors of Peru with Mika', and 'Galapagos and Amazon with Amandas'.
• Digital Creators Program Partnership program with travel content creators including Claire and Peter, Amanda Monique Brown, Bree Rose, Paige Phelps Tingey, and others who travel with Ecuatraveling and produce content for their audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 534 positive TripAdvisor reviews with 5-star rating

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waita LodgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProprietary Amazon lodge located in the Cuyabeno National Park at the lower part of the Aguarico River. The company operates their own 4-day Amazon programs from this lodge, making it a core asset in their product portfolio.
• Mashpi LodgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury cloud forest lodge partnership offering 3-day luxury experiences at Mashpi Lodge in the Choco rainforest, including guided activities and premium accommodations.
• Bellavista LodgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCloud forest birdwatching lodge partnership offering 3-day tours at Bellavista Lodge in the Tandayapa Valley, featuring guided birdwatching and hiking experiences.
• Galapagos Cruise OperatorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with multiple cruise operators including Santa Cruz II, Isabela II, Monserrat, Archipell I, Galaxy I, Yolita II, Nemo I, Darwin, Eden, Bonita, Treasure of Galapagos, Anahi, Odyssey, EcoGalaxy, and Grand Daphne. Ecuatraveling acts as a booking agent for these vessels across tourist, first-class, and luxury categories.
• Digital Creator PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with 25+ digital creators and travel influencers (Claire & Peter, Amanda Monique Brown, Bree Rose, Paige Phelps Tingey, Karlie Place, Jorden Tually, Jack Rosenthal, Mark Harrison, Alex Chovanak, Amanda Wander, Carlo Coppiano, Mika Nita, Ganyah, Maru Coppari, Carly Marie, Magdalena Kalus & Anja Kaiser, Eddy Rosenthal, Ahnika, Leo, Mariel de Viaje, Niclas Maaser, Jeven Dovey, Aga, Olivia Christine, Alex) who host trips and create content promoting Ecuatraveling destinations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Journey Latin America: UK-based specialist travel company focused exclusively on Latin America, offering tailor-made and small-group journeys. Highly comparable in geographic focus, tailor-made service model, and customer profile to Ecuatraveling.
• Tucan Travel: UK-headquartered tour operator with deep specialization in Latin America adventure itineraries including Ecuador, Peru, and Galapagos. Competes directly for the same international small-group adventure traveler customers.
• Audley Travel: UK-based tailor-made travel specialist with country experts designing custom itineraries including Latin America destinations. Highly comparable in tailor-made service model and English-speaking international customer base.
• Adventure Life: US-based adventure travel company specializing in small-group and tailor-made tours across Latin America, including Ecuador and the Galapagos. Operates with a similar boutique, destination-expert model and serves overlapping international adventure traveler segments.
• Wildland Adventures: Boutique adventure travel company offering tailor-made trips across Latin America with strong destination expertise. Comparable in operating model, tour customization, and target adventure traveler customer.

Broad incumbents

• G Adventures: Global small-group adventure tour operator with a sizeable Latin America portfolio including Ecuador and Galapagos itineraries. Larger scale and broader product breadth, but serves the same small-group adventure traveler demographic.
• Exodus Travels: Established UK adventure tour operator with a Latin America portfolio covering trekking, wildlife, and cultural itineraries. Comparable in adventure product mix and small-group model, though broader geographically.
• Metropolitan Touring: Ecuador-based, founded 1957, operates luxury cruises and tours in Galapagos and mainland Ecuador including the Yacht La Pinta and Delfin fleet. The most established Ecuador/Galapagos incumbent and a direct competitor for upscale Galapagos cruises.
• Intrepid Travel: Large global adventure travel company with a comprehensive South America catalog including Ecuador and Galapagos small-group tours. Comparable in adventure and small-group focus but operates at significantly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Quasar Expeditions: Specialist Ecuador-based Galapagos yacht and adventure operator offering multi-country itineraries combined with the Amazon. Directly comparable in destination focus and premium positioning, with overlapping supplier relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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