Local Tour Operator in Ecuador & Galapagos
Latin Adventures is a premier local tour operator based in Ecuador, specializing in tailor-made journeys across Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. As on-the-ground experts, we combine deep regional knowledge, trusted local partnerships, and personalized service to deliver authentic, seamless, and high-quality travel experiences.
Our expertise extends from curated Day Trips from Quito and immersive Andes tours to exclusive wildlife expeditions in the Amazon. Experience the rainforest with handpicked Amazon Eco lodges, where comfort meets biodiversity in one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems.
In the Galapagos Islands, we design unforgettable journeys including Galapagos Luxury Tours, flexible Galapagos island hopping programs, and expertly guided Galapagos Day Tours for travelers who want to explore at their own pace. For a deeper exploration of the archipelago, our carefully selected Galapagos Island Cruises provide unparalleled access to remote islands and endemic wildlife.
For active travelers, our multi adventure tours combine hiking in the Andes, Amazon exploration, cultural encounters, and island discovery into one seamless itinerary — all operated with the insight and support of a trusted local team.
As a local Ecuador-based operator, we offer direct communication, insider access, competitive pricing, and 24/7 in-country assistance. When you travel with Latin Adventures, you benefit from authentic expertise, sustainable practices, and personalized attention every step of the way.
Discover Ecuador and the Galapagos with the confidence of traveling alongside true local experts.
Plan your Custom Ecuador & Galapagos Trip
Plan your own trip for your Galapagos vacations. Our services include last minute cruises and land tours. We also offer experiences on the Ecuador mainland and in Peru. Let us help you find the perfect trip for your dream vacation. Contact us today to start planning!
What Makes Latin Adventures Different?
Customized Experiences
We specialize in organizing customized trips to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, and Peru. Our planning process is simple and seamless. We also provide on-the-ground support to ensure a smooth experience. As an officially registered tour company in Ecuador and Peru, we have over 15 years of experience designing tailored adventure tours
You don’t have to break the bank to experience the adventure of your lifetime. When you book a tour with Latin adventures, you’re booking directly with a local tour operator expert, skipping costly intermediaries and cutting down unnecessary expenses. We are always happy to provide extra information, so contact us at [email protected] for any inquiries.
Partnerships with Small Businesses
We have established strong partnerships with small businesses in the communities we visit. This enables us to offer a tailored and personal experience that is rare in the travel industry. Additionally, we contribute to the growth of local small businesses in each community.
Sustainable Tourism
We like to keep our carbon footprint low and our adventurous spirits high. We support the local economy and preserve the biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands, Peru and Ecuador by organizing responsible and eco-friendly trips.
Secure Payments
When booking online a trip with Latin Adventures, you enter into a contract with our company. Our specialists guide you through a secure payment process. We require 40% of the payment as a deposit.
What Our Clients Say About Us!
- Andrew S
Our family of six included kids aged 9-19. Alex and Dante managed to find a full day of activities to appealed to everyone. Much of Quito remains closed, but we... read more did not notice as we had plenty to do. The guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and spoke English well. Highly recommend this trip for seeing the Quito highlights. …
May 1, 2021
Had a great experience going to Quilotoa crater. Our tour guide Juan Pablo was exceptional; he gave great recommendations, made sure everyone was comfortable, gave us interesting history of... read more Quito on our ride, and was very personable. Our lunch and ice cream spot he recommended was great!
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February 2, 2023AllSmiles4
We spent an awesome day with Alex as our guide. We were the only ones on our tour (3 adults, a 20 something and 18 year old) and were blessed... read more to have wonderful weather to see Quito and the surrounding sites. Alex was knowledgeable, friendly, and was easy to communicate with. He went out of his way to add some extra touches including getting permission for us to take a few pics in a cathedral, taking us the top of a beautiful hotel for more great pics, adding a stop for frozen treats, and a chocolate tasting. He was also willing and helpful in taking pictures of us throughout the day to commemorate the stops. Our driver was also friendly and made us feel safe throughout the day with his good driving. I highly recommend this tour!
January 1, 1970 - ManjaK
The tour is great for seeing most of the must-sees in Quito. Our guide Oscar provided a lot of information on Quito. In Mitad del Mundo we had a local... read more guide in the museum which was awesome. She was really great and listening to her was so good. Very funny as well. Taking the Teleferico up the hill to see Quito was also a highlight, even if the clouds kept coming in. The mountain is cloudy most of the day, but they keep coming and going, so if you are lucky you will catch some really nice views of Quito. I can also recommend the Café on the top, have a coffee and enjoy the views.
Later the day we visited the historic part of Quito including then interiors of three churches. Stunning. If you want to get a good overview of the most important parts of the city and area, this is the tour to take.
June 8, 2022W2421KRluisg
The tour was great, many wonderful sites, and a great tour guide. Enjoyed the restaurants and the stroll in the colonial area.
August 4, 2022Chris James
Rodrigo was an amazing tour guide for our group. We were able to do everything we wanted to do and he was very trustworthy and knowledgeable. He even gave us... read more great recommendations for the nightlife to explore later. Rodrigo was able to convey the history and culture of Quito perfectly to us.
January 1, 2022 - 745sam
Our guide Oscar was amazing! It ended up being a private tour for my husband and I, and it was everything we could've hoped for! Oscar planned our day around... read more the weather and we were able to see everything! This is a great way to see Quito especially if you have limited time there! We went to a really cool lunch spot he recommended and it was delicious! He was very friendly and chatty and told us a lot about the city we wouldn't have known otherwise! Definitely recommend this trip - you will see some really cool things and hit all the tourist sites in just 1 day!
June 22, 2022Rebeccah L
Our tour was amazing!! This is probably the most comprehensive tour of Quito that you will find. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!!
July 27, 2022Gloria K
My first time in Ecuador and booked two tours with Latin Adventures—city tour and that went so well I also booked the Quilotoa crater trip. Both tour guides, Alex and... read more Fabian, were great to travel with—very informative, responsive to my interests and enjoyable to travel with. The owner Dante was very accommodating with shifting travel plans. It was a great experience and I’d highly recommend this company. …
June 1, 2021 - alexandradanielle621
We had an amazing day on our day trip to Mindo from Quito. Oscar was our tour guide and he was the best. Our original trip included zip lining and... read more a Tarzan swing but we had just done zip lining and a large swing in Banos the day before so wanted some different activities. He had no problem changing our schedule last minute. We visited a beautiful butterfly farm, hiked along waterfalls, went tubing in a river (which was very cold but very fun), and had the best coffee and chocolate. Mindo was one of our favorite places we visited in Ecuador. We highly recommend this day tour and ask for Oscar if you can!
August 31, 2022Jet15148
We had a great time on this tour. Everything was relaxed and fun. Hard to believe how much we fit into one day. I would absolutely recommend this tour
February 18, 2022Jeanne R
We took an overnight trip to Banos with visits to Quilotoa, many waterfalls, and other interesting stops. Everything was perfect! The guides were amazing, and the sites were fabulous. We... read more highly recommend using Latin Adventures!
May 27, 2021 - Byron H
I highly recommend the Mindo Forrest tour with Isra. The scenery is spectacular and Isra is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Booking was seamless and it was... read more easy to communicate with Isra ahead of the tour.
July 13, 2021daniellD4910OZ
Fabian was our driver/guide and provided an excellent day excursion to the Lagoon. He picked us up on time at our hotel and provide a great narrative of the... read more country as we drove three hours from Quito. Upon arrival to Lagoon we were able to hike to lagoon. Hike down too, 35 minutes and hike back up took 55minutes. After hiking we were treated to a wonderful Ecuadorian lunch and then returned back to Quito. Once again Fabian was very informative about his country. Highly recommend this day trip from Quito and hope that you get Fabian as your guide, you wont be disappointed. All COVID safety protocols were in place, mask were worn when appropriate, hand sanitizer was readily available.
December 26, 2020dmhatche
I had an incredible time on this visit! My guide Diego was incredibly helpful and accommodating. I visited during COVID and all health protocols were followed, I felt very safe.... read more I highly recommend this day trip, the drive is beautiful and the lagoon is a must see.
December 1, 2020 -
This was more amazing than I ever expected. The pictures here don’t grasp how awesome of a place Quilotoa is and the surrounding area. It is far more massive in... read more person and the crater is ginormous. I’m still in awe days later of this experience. You can either walk the rim or walk within the canyon. The walk around the rim is far easier. The walk inside the crater is gorgeous but is kinda straight down and then. Straight up. If you go within I’d recommend taking a mule back up so you can enjoy the scenery more. Also the tour group was awesome. The bus ride was stupendous and we even had the opportunity to sit on the top of the bus (safely) and see all the plains and beautiful landscape of Ecuador. 100/10 experience.
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November 14, 2022Rebeccah L
This tour was a lot of fun. The views of the mountains were GORGEOUS! The hummingbird garden was insane. We must have seen dozens of them. My favorite part was... read more the cable car that gave us the most breathtaking view of the cloud forest. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
July 27, 2022DINKsWhoTravel
Booked this private tour prior to arriving. They were exceedingly helpful in tailoring the sites to our desires. The car picked us up at our hotel on time. We changed... read more things as we went along to avoid some bad weather. Everything was perfect. Also want to specifically thank our guide, Pablo Sebastien. He was great and we would strongly recommend that you ask for him as your guide - knowledgeable, friendly and full of great ideas.
January 1, 1970 - Jonathan H
This was a really great experience, in one hand you will discover all the wonders of Quito in an unique way, in the other hand, having someone like Angel... read more guiding and enriching the experience with traditions, knowledge. You can read about the places as much as you can, but there are stories that are going to be unravel by someone like Angel, a true local, so proud of his legacy.. it makes you feel the land in a different way. Thanks a lot this was an awesome memory.
May 22, 2022
We had a wonderful day touring Quito. Our guide Oscar was great and he was so wonderful to answer all of our questions and adjust the trip to our... read more needs. We loved everything that we did and we highly recommend this as a way to see the city. We highly recommend Oscar as a guide.
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November 5, 2022jasmin
We had a fullday tour picked up at our Hotel at 7am driving with Leonardo and our guide Miriam to Cotopaxi. The weather was cloudy but Leonardo knew where to... read more drive to for a clear spot and so we changed our plans spontaneously and hiked up to the Cotopaxi refugium where we had the best views and photos! Afterwards we drove to the Little Lagoon where meanwhile the good wheather arrived as well. From here we drove all the way to Quilotoa with the best views and explanations from Miriam- we really learned a lot. In Quilotoa we had a delicious ecuadorian lunch with both Leonardo and Miriam and learned more about people and culture- Thank you! Afterwards we had a wonderful view over Quilotoa and again best photos arranged by Miriam. We had a really exciting day and would recommend everyone to come to Ecuador and book a Tour with this Agency! We felt very safe all the time and had a real benefit from what we saw and learned! …
August 1, 2021 - Amber R
Diego was great! He was very knowledgeable and flexible. He gave us lots of options about how the day would flow. Great way to spend a first full day in... read more Quito! Highly recommend. 10 out of 10!
December 1, 2021oremstango
We had a 17 day private tour arranged through Latin Adevtnures and can highly recommend. Dante was very helpful in coordinating things before and reassured us greatly with his... read more relaxed approach when the strikes temporarily put the trip up in the air. Our team, Diego (guide) and Celfides (driver), took great care of us and showed a real passion and joy for making the trip a great success. We toured all over the country and the detailed itinerary made the most of the trip with well chosen hotels and extras we ll. Ecuador is a stunning country that is still so under the radar, no Galapagos required to enjoy!
August 23, 2022andrewsH1715ZP
Our family of six included kids aged 9-19. Alex and Dante managed to find a full day of activities to appealed to everyone. Much of Quito remains closed, but we... read more did not notice as we had plenty to do. The guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and spoke English well. Highly recommend this trip for seeing the Quito highlights.
May 24, 2021
Ecuador & Galapagos Private Tours Designed Around You
Ecuador & Galapagos Private Tours; we are specialists in fully customized private travel experiences tailored to your interests, pace, and travel style. We create authentic journeys across mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, led by expert guides and personalized service. Expand your adventure with seamless tours in Peru, including Machu Picchu and Cusco.
Our mission is to deliver safe, exclusive, and unforgettable South America travel experiences combining nature, culture, and premium service.
Many people might pass up the Ecuador Mainland for Galapagos Islands, but inland Ecuador contains all the ingredients for a trip that will be equally rewarding. Ecuador Mainland is grand in the scope of the places you visit! Whether you are looking for a trip to your favorite chilly-out spot or would like to have a new adventure experience, in the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains, or the beautiful beaches on the Ecuadorian or Peru coast.
Your trip, tour needs.
We take your budget to your Galapagos Islands trips and make the most of it depending on what you want to visit. Making personalized experiences from luxury to budget in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, and Peru.
Sustainable Tourism to help local economies:
Ecuador contains some of the richest biodiversity in the world and the Galapagos Islands have a great percentage of endemic plants and animals. We support local economies with responsible social and environmental trips.
Quality Tour Operators.
We have more than 10 years in the travel industry so we can advise you and help you with the best options in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador mainland and, Perú. Our company standards are backed up, we have won awards such as “Certificates of Excellence” by TripAdvisor, “Tour Cert” International Certification, “Equator Quality” certification awarded by Ministerio de Turismo of Ecuador.
Personal direct contact:
We’re here to help from the very first minute with certified professional staff members. We will be available to help with anything you should need before, during, and after your trip. Simply contact us on +593 2 236000 Monday to Friday (9am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm) or mobile + 593 997677662 (24 hours).
Best Price Guarantee.
We believe in providing the fairest price possible and always considering your needs request. We continually search to provide you with personalized experiences in the Galapagos Islands, Peru, and Ecuador mainland. Send us an email [email protected] and we’ll take a look at your claim without hesitation.
Secure Payment:
When making your booking to the Galapagos Islands you will enter into a contract with our company. We will support you during the process with our specialist for a secure payment process and to the end of your trip to your complete satisfaction. We take 40% of the payment as a deposit.
Cut out cost middlemen.
Remember, when you book tours to the Galapagos Islands with Latin Adventures, you’re booking directly with a local tour operator expert. This means skipping costly middlemen and saving your money.
Our bilingual account staff communicates with our customers to provide support and closely monitor quality to guarantee the best quality in service. We’re the small-group adventure travel experts and have been for over 10 years. We got that way by listening to travelers and giving them what they need.
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