Private Ecuador Tours & Galapagos Journeys, Tailor-Made by Local Experts
Explore Ecuador through a private journey shaped around your interests, pace and travel style. From the Andes and Amazon to the cloud forest and Galapagos Islands, our Quito-based team carefully coordinates every detail — private transfers, expert guiding, distinctive accommodations and exceptional experiences — to create a seamless journey from arrival to departure.
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What Does a Private Tour in Ecuador Look Like?
A private journey with SOLEQ is designed around you — your time, interests, pace and preferred level of comfort.
From private transportation and expert local guides to carefully selected stays and meaningful experiences, every detail is tailored to how you want to travel. Whether you prefer more wildlife, slower days, family-friendly pacing or a special focus such as photography or birding, we bring it all together into one seamless journey.
Private in Ecuador. Honest About Galapagos.
On mainland Ecuador, most of your ground journey can be arranged privately, including transportation, transfers, guiding and the overall itinerary.
Galapagos works differently.
Many Galapagos cruises operate excursions for the guests traveling aboard the same vessel and follow regulated National Park itineraries. A fully private cruise experience normally requires a private yacht charter.
We will always explain clearly which parts of your journey are private, which experiences are shared and which alternatives are available if privacy is especially important to you.
Our goal is not simply to call a journey “private.”
Our goal is to make sure you know exactly what you are booking.
One Country. Four Extraordinary Worlds. Your Journey.
Ecuador allows you to experience dramatically different environments within a single private journey.
The Andes
Travel the Andes your way — beneath towering volcanoes, through historic towns and into Ecuador’s breathtaking highlands. With your own guide and private vehicle, explore Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Otavalo and character-filled haciendas at a pace that is entirely yours.
The Amazon
Go deep into Ecuador’s Amazon without giving up comfort. Travel by canoe, explore the rainforest with expert naturalist guides and stay in carefully selected lodges where wildlife, silence and nature become the heart of the journey.
Galapagos Islands
Experience the Galapagos beyond the ordinary. We help you choose the right yacht, route or island-based journey so you can enjoy extraordinary wildlife, remote landscapes and unforgettable encounters in a way that fits your travel style.
The Coast
Discover Ecuador’s Pacific coast at a slower, more personal pace — with quiet beaches, fresh seafood, tropical landscapes and small coastal communities. Private travel lets you experience the coast beyond the usual stops, with the freedom to slow down and enjoy it your way.
Traveling soon?
If your dates are flexible, you may also find excellent opportunities among our Galapagos last-minute cruise offers, with selected yachts and departures available at short notice.
A Journey Designed Around the Way You Travel
Destinations matter. But how you experience them matters just as much.
Wildlife & Nature
Build your journey around Ecuador’s extraordinary biodiversity.
Active & Adventure
Hiking, kayaking and outdoor experiences adapted to your pace.
Culture & Local Encounters
Meet people, traditions and places beyond the usual sightseeing route.
Families & Multigenerational Travel
Flexible pacing and experiences designed for different ages.
Slow Travel & Comfort
Stay longer, travel better and enjoy exceptional places without rushing.
Photography & Birding
Routes, timing and specialist guides shaped around what you want to capture.
Private Ecuador Journey Ideas
- 12 days
What to explore with the Birdwatcher’s Paradise Tour? Almost 1/6 of all known bird species can be found in Ecuador. These birds make this country a true...
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- 6 days
The Quilotoa Loop Trekking provides an in-depth exploration of the western region of Cotopaxi Province, offering a captivating journey through some of the most stunning and...
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- 5 days
San Cristóbal is the Archipelago’s fifth-largest island and was mainly an agricultural place. Nevertheless, nature and wildlife lovers get their money’s worth due to the endemic...
From US$ 1295 p.p.
Why Travel Privately with SOLEQ?
THE SOLEQ ADVANTAGE
Your Journey Is Designed in Ecuador
The people planning your trip are connected to the people operating it. Our team is based in Quito, giving us direct access to local guides, drivers, hotels, lodges, yachts and destination information. That local connection helps us design routes that work not only on paper, but also on the ground.
Private Guides & Seamless Ground Logistics
Private travel is not simply having a vehicle to yourself. The real value is continuity. Transfers, guides, accommodations and activities should work together so that you do not spend your vacation solving logistics. Our job is to make the journey feel simple, even when the planning behind it is complex.
One Team for Mainland Ecuador & Galapagos
You should not have to coordinate several different companies to combine mainland Ecuador and Galapagos. We can connect your mainland route, domestic travel and Galapagos program into one carefully planned journey.
24/7 In-Country Support
Travel does not always follow the plan perfectly. Schedules can change. Weather can affect activities. Flights can be adjusted. When something unexpected happens while you are in Ecuador, having local support matters. Our destination team remains available to assist with the services included in your journey.
What Travelers Say About SOLEQ
“Our trip was fantastic and Galapagos as a grand finale and highlight was incredible”
“A very eventful, varied vacation in which we beat all records of pictures and videos taken on a trip”
"An authentic Ecuadorian tour operator, Rodrigo was the best guide ever! Our trip to Ecuador was one of the best tour of my recent years."
Meet the People Designing Your Journey
Your trip is planned by real people who live and work in Ecuador. Our Quito-based specialists combine first-hand destination knowledge with direct contact to the guides, hotels, lodges and local partners who bring each journey to life. From the first conversation to the moment you return home, you know who is behind your itinerary — and who is there to support you.
Planning a Private Trip to Ecuador: Frequently Asked Questions
Most mainland journeys can be arranged with private transportation and private guiding where appropriate.
In Galapagos, some cruise excursions are shared with other guests traveling aboard the same vessel. We explain clearly which parts of your journey are private and which are shared before you book.
If maximum privacy in Galapagos is a priority, we can also discuss options such as private yacht charters when available.
Yes.
Combining mainland Ecuador and Galapagos is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the country.
We can coordinate the mainland route, domestic travel and Galapagos program as one journey so that the different parts work together rather than feeling like separate trips.
Your itinerary can be adapted around your preferred comfort level, interests, activity level and pace.
The journeys shown on our website are inspiration rather than fixed packages.
Yes.
Private travel can be especially useful for families and multigenerational groups because the pace, activities, accommodations and transportation can be adapted to different ages and interests.
We can arrange private ground transportation and local guiding throughout mainland Ecuador according to the regions and experiences included in your itinerary.
The exact services will always be specified clearly in your proposal.
Travelers with fixed dates, particular Galapagos vessels or specific accommodation preferences should begin planning early.
Availability can vary considerably according to season, yacht, lodge and hotel.
If your dates are fixed, share them with us from the beginning so we can design the journey around real availability.
Our local team provides in-country support and can assist with operational changes affecting the services included in your journey.
Having a team based in Ecuador means there are people in the destination who understand your itinerary and can respond when circumstances change.