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!
- emurillo5
A beautiful view of Ecuador and the Glaciers and red earth on the top is surreal. The guide is very knowledgeable, chill and friendly as well.
You really appreciate... read more the impact of the volcano
November 14, 2020
We booked the evening before because we had just arrived and the weather was looking iffy. We weren’t sure someone would actually pick us up but Diego arrived... read more right on time despite Sunday road closures all around us. He was very knowledgeable and ready to answer all our questions. We covered all the highly recommended sights and had a short chocolate tasting too. The threatened rain held off until our last 15 mins. Perfecto!
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January 9, 2023dmhatche
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 - Cbethlynn
We had a fantastic experience. Oscar was our guide and he was so friendly and shared lots of great information throughout the day. The drive was beautiful- it’s a bit... read more far but we really enjoyed it. We stopped for coffee on the way and attended a local market. We hiked down into the lagoon and kayaked the lake which we highly recommend. We then took a mule ride up for $10. On the way back, we visited an indigenous family and also stopped for ice cream. It was a great day!
May 29, 2022jjjandr
Interesting! - Our guide Christian, was early and met us inside the hotel lobby. As we drove around the city, he shared his knowledge of Quito and answered all our questions.
... read more /> At the cable car ride up the Pichincha Volcano mountain side, he explained the geography and plant life change as we ascended. While hiking up the remaining 100 or so yards he kept checking on us to make sure we were all OK due to the high altitude.
Our next stop was the middle of the Earth venue, the Equator. It was a fun and informative visit.
Christian was very informative and personable guide.
November 8, 2022Duane P
Daniel was our tour guide going to Baños. He is an amazing tour guide. He was a conscientious driver and very knowledgeable of the areas we visited and drove... read more through. Since some of the mountains were visible during our travel to Baños, he would stop in good places so we could snap some photos. Daniel was well acquainted with the surrounding areas and knew short cuts when traffic was heavy. There was a landslide that delayed us for some time. Rather than sit while trying to get to Pailon del Diablo, he took us to a place to eat an early lunch. Then, with one lane open in the road, we went to the waterfall and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a highlight of our whole trip. The return was an even longer delay and Daniel drove us to an overlook that was very nice. Daniel gave us an amazing day. We highly recommend this day trip with him. …
July 15, 2021 - dedecker465
Great way to see Quito and the middle of the earth in one day. Oscar was a wonderful guide. So much so that we booked him for another tour... read more the next day. We were able to see everything on the itinerary plus he made a few extra stops to show more of the beauty surrounding Quito.
July 29, 2022ManjaK
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, 2022Aleisha G
Alex and Dante were fantastic tour guides!! We learned the history of the city in a fun way! Alex was so knowledgeable and the tour was personalized making it an... read more amazing experience.
April 9, 2022 - 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, 2021Selina M
For my first day in Ecuador, I booked the day tour to Otavalo and Cuicocha Lagoon. As Ecuador was the first country in South America that I visited, I was... read more a little apprehensive as to what to expect. However, my guide Daniel did an amazing job and completely put me at ease. Despite the weather not being great and tiredness on my part from traveling the day before, Daniel managed to keep my interest and remained fully engaged for the entire day. He did an awesome job giving me an introduction to Ecuador, and specifically Otavalo and Cuicocha Lagoon. I spent over two weeks in Ecuador with various guides on different tours and Daniel was by far the best. He was passionate, extremely knowledgeable, and made the day very enjoyable. He is a credit to the company and when I return to Ecuador, he will be the guide that I will request. …
June 2, 2021 - Rebeccah 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, 2022121joshuab
Diego was an excellent guide. The entire day was fantastic! Diego even came to rescue me with chocolate and tea as I was struggling back up the volcanic... read more crater. Beautiful in every way and highly recommend!
April 14, 2021DINKsWhoTravel
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 - hcarlson01
Thanks for a great experience! As a solo traveler, I felt much safer traveling around the city in the comfort of the van with a small friendly group. Our group... read more leader organized our stops to adapt to the weather and maximize our experience. He was quite knowledgeable, and open to questions. I highly recommend this experience :-)
June 3, 2022822kellyh
Adrian and Carlos were the perfect guides, they knew shortcuts and stopped on the journey to show us different plants and foods and most importantly volcanoes. We saw 12 at... read more once from one view point. The lagoon was incredible and beautiful, the hike was tough back to the top, with the altitude and my asthma I didn’t know if I could do it but both guides helped me all the way down and up and I had an amazing sense of achievement at the end. An incredible trip all round and I’d recommend with these guides all day,
August 19, 2022CathyInPanama
Thank You, Alex, for a splendid tour of Quito! We had such an interesting day, and Alex is so knowledgeable about Quito, past and present history, and just about... read more anything else we wanted to know! We were picked up from our hotel at the right time and then whisked off to tour Quito. I won't list everything we did here, but it really was a great tour, and we would never have learnt or enjoyed it so much if we had done it by ourselves! Suffice to say, my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our day, and it was worth every penny!
October 1, 2021 - Christine F
After our tours were cancelled by another company we ended up jumping on a last minute city tour of Quito with Latin Adventures. I am so glad our other tours... read more were canceled because we loved our experience with Latin Adventures. It was amazing. My sister and I learned so much from our guide Oscar. He was very knowledgeable about the city and history. Oscar really went above and beyond and even helped us set up two other tours during our stay which were equally amazing. We had a different guide on the last day, Jose, who spent extra time stopping to let us take in the sites. I highly recommend them.
June 29, 2022shawnwX522TH
This was an excellent day tour! I learned so much about Ecuador’s history and was fortunate enough to explore most of Quito! The museum was one of the most interesting... read more and fun tours I’ve experienced!
April 4, 2021Jay
This tour is a great way to start any visit to Quito. Our tour guide, Miriam, was wonderful! She shared a lot of interesting information and was very warm and... read more welcoming. We saw quite a bit, got to enjoy a specialty drink with a city view, and learned about how their chocolate is made -- which was a highlight. I highly recommend this tour! Miriam's terrific and Latin Adventures is a great company. On our second day, they took us on the Mitad Del Mundo Tour, which was outstanding.
September 1, 2021 - Jeri F
Our guide Diego was very informative and helpful. Due to the pandemic, we were the only ones on our tour. We felt very safe with all the COVID... read more precautions. It was a full day; a walking tour of historic Quito, the Middle of the World, and Puluahu. We felt like we had a great introduction to the city and history of Quito.
February 1, 2021Wayne W
Vanessa was very accommodating; dishes were delicious, Market tour helped us value Ecuador’s wealth of tropical fruit. What a great way to get to know Ecuadorean
January 1, 1970Gloria 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
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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