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!
- Andria
We spent our last day in Ecuador with Francisco and Dante, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect day. Our boys (11 and 13) agreed. We started the day... read more with beautiful views from the Teleferico, spent some time at the equator, and stopped for empanadas for lunch. After this we walked around the Old Town and learned about the history of this area. Through the day, our guides explained Ecuadorian customs and culture, introduced us to local snacks, and even arranged a last-minute chocolate tasting. Would highly recommend this tour for a day in Quito. …
June 13, 2021Live_to_travel56
We loved our guide for our full day Quito tour! Renan was great! Very personable and great at describing the history and the culture of every place that we visited.... read more We had a mixed tour including both English and Portuguese tourist, and he did a fabulous job of alternating the two languages and including everyone- a skill that some our prior tour guides have not managed to perfect!
We particularly liked the Mitad del Mundo; the exhibit demonstrating the Coriolis effect was amazing and so much fun! The exhibits were interactive and engaging as well as presenting information about the different regions of Ecuador.
This is billed as a Full Day Tour and indeed it was! We were picked up at our hotel early and delivered back there in time for a late dinner; a very full but enjoyable day!
May 28, 2022Marco L
Everything was so perfect and excellent donde the moment that they pick is until the moment they drop us no complaints thanks to the guy who was with us... read more in everything
November 1, 2021 -
Cotopaxi was closed due to unusual activity from the volcano, so we went to Quilotoa instead. Oscar was a great guide - knowledgeable and friendly, and stopped several times along... read more the way for us to get coffee, use the washroom, and learn about the indigenous peoples and how they live in the highlands. Our van was comfortable and had AC which was welcome! The visit to Quilotoa was great as well and ended with lunch at a local restaurant (get the locro de papa soup!). Would definitely recommend this tour! :)
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October 27, 2022Andrew 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, 2021dmhatche
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 - dkoenig101
I hired Daniel Maldonand for this tour and he provided an excellent experience. He was friendly, nice and tailored the day to my interests. (Bonus for me... read more is he speaks excellent English). His knowledge of his country is outstanding and he patiently explained everything to me. It was a great day and I left feeling like I had a new friend. Furthermore, after I moved on to Banos, he consistently helped me with recommendations for restaurants, clubs and even another tours while i was there. His amazing service greatly increased the quality of my overall trip to Ecuador. Please don't hesitate to book anything with him. I've traveled quite a bit and have never received this level of outstanding service. Thank you so much! AMAZING! …
August 14, 2021
We had a fantastic time with our guide Diego! His English was perfect and he was super friendly. He gave us detailed info at each stop and we... read more were never bored. Taking the cable car to the top of Teleferico was great but walking up the mountain/volcano to the swing was one of the things I just had to do! The pictures were worth the climb! We had a wonderful lunch (Diego recommended an authentic Ecuadorian restaurant in town) , went to a private chocolate tasting, and visited the Middle of the World where we participated in really fun gravity experiments. If I went back to Quito, I actually would do this tour again.
Alison329
December 9, 2022irishquints
Our tour guide, Oscar, was pleasant and knowledgeable. An excellent way to spend a day in Quito. Even with the inconveniences lingering from the pandemic, this tour was well worth... read more the cost.
April 11, 2022 - andrewsH1715ZP
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, 2021norman l
Diego was our guide and Dante our driver for today's tour. WHAT A BARGAIN!! Dante conveyed us safely from place to place, while Diego gave the play-by-play. ... read more A fantastic day; Diego was so knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about teaching us the history, culture, and everything Quito. He is a biologist, a geologist, a meteorologist, and a cultural and historical expert of the region. It seemed like he is a one man Ambassador for both Quito and Ecuador. A thoroughly delightful day here in the Metad del Mundo.
December 1, 2021 - Steve S
We did the Mindo Day Tour including Chocolate Tasting, Hummingbirds, and Cloud Forest Hike tour. Everything was better than expected. Dante at the front office helped resolve an issue with... read more the reservation made thru Viator. Miriam our tour guide and the driver were excellent. The Hummingbird visit was AMAZING, and a great surprise meeting an American that leases part of the property to grow coffee beans, which he lets you sample and also sells bags. We added the Ziplines to our tour and it was a blast. I’ve done several before, but the long, tall run was the fastest one I’ve ever done. They also let my teenage kids do the butterfly & Superman poses. Miriam also suggested the Caskaffesu restaurant in Mindo. The food had a little of everything, and the dishes were a culinary delight. The prices were spot on for the quality and quantity of food we received. …
July 19, 2021
Carolina was an excellent tour guide! We had the best time! She was able to share every question we had and more. We went all over the city with her... read more help
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February 6, 2023Byron 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, 2021 - 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, 2022raemig
We had a fabulous day on a private tour of Quito and the surrounding area, coordinated by Alex Manzaba. Alex was terrific with adjusting the schedule to fit best... read more with the ever-changing weather in Quito. He flexed to get in as much as possible with the pending rain, and made great suggestions that were “off the beaten path.” He accommodated all of our requests (for example, we didn’t want a long lunch, we wanted to see the city) and was knowledgeable and passionate about his home town. It was an absolutely perfect day in Quito!
March 24, 2022 - natalie
We enjoyed the whole experience. Oscar was a great guide and made learning about Cotopaxi fun. The hike up was difficult, but possible if you take it slow. It felt... read more great to make it to the top. Make sure you dress warm— almost the same as if you were going skiing— gloves, hat, and layers. Rain coat is advised.
January 1, 1970
We loved everything about this tour. This was a great way to see many highlights in the city in one day. We have been to Quito several times before and... read more been to all of the sites visited but it was a great way to learn new and interesting tidbits about the city that we didn't know. We have 5 kids from ages 18 to 6 and they all loved it too. Diego was a fantastic and friendly guide.
Kim P
November 22, 2022
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, 2023 - Rebeccah 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, 2022Rungwalton
Dante and Alex let our family of 12 on a wonderful “4 hour” tour of Quito city! We could not have asked for more. They were both knowledgeable of... read more the sites and history of Quito and had much patience answering questions from all of us. The churches were beautiful, the Chocolate tasting was wonderful, and the lunch they recommended was perfect. We all agree that this tour receives 5 stars. Thank you, Dante and Alex.
January 1, 1970CathyInPanama
Fabian did an excellent job taking us on the full day tour from Quito!
He is so knowledgeable on all aspects with all things Quito, including history, the countryside,... read more local people, the Andes...in fact you name it and Fabian has the knowledge!
The tour itself was extremely informative and interesting, and my husband and I both agree that if you have the time, this tour should not be missed!
October 29, 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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