Ecuador

Ecuador Travel Guide

Ecuador saw a 108% recovery of 2019 international arrivals in 2024, with approximately 1.2 million visitors, driven by its diverse landscapes and cultural heritage.

  • Capital: Quito
  • US Dollar
  • Visa Required
  • Best: Summer (June–September), Winter (December–February)

About Ecuador

Ecuador saw a 108% recovery of 2019 international arrivals in 2024, with approximately 1.2 million visitors, driven by its diverse landscapes and cultural heritage.

Quick facts

capital
Quito
currency
US Dollar
language
Spanish
population
18.0 million
arrivals (int’l)
~1.2 million (2024)
overnight stays
~7 million (est. 2024)

Best time to visit

Spring
Summer
June–September
Dry season, best for Galápagos and Andes
Autumn
Winter
December–February
Mild weather in Amazon

Travel tips

General
General

Plan your Ecuador trip

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. You will get a costed itinerary — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa — usually the same working day.

Top attractions in Ecuador

The places most of our travellers ask about — we build them into your itinerary.

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Galápagos Islands

Unique wildlife and volcanic landscapes

Quito Historic Center, Ecuador

Quito Historic Center

UNESCO-listed colonial architecture

Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Amazon Rainforest

Biodiverse jungle adventures

Cities in Ecuador

Tap a city for where to stay and what we can arrange there.

We build Ecuador trips to order

We have not published a fixed Ecuador itinerary, and most of what we book is custom anyway. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will put together a costed plan — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa included.

Practical information

Money & Currency

Currency
USD
Cards
Accepted in major cities
EMV adapters
Type A, B
ATMs
Common in urban areas

Safety & Emergencies

Safety
Generally safe in tourist areas
Emergency
911

Ecuador: common questions

What travellers from Surat ask us before booking.

The seasons we usually recommend are Summer (June–September), Winter (December–February). Tell us when you can travel and we will say honestly whether it is a good window or suggest a better one.

Visa Required. Our visa desk handles the whole application — document checklist, appointment, submission and tracking until your passport is back. Call +91 97278 86777 or send an enquiry.

Yes. We plan the whole trip from Surat — flights from Surat, Ahmedabad or Mumbai, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and visas — as one costed itinerary with a single point of contact.

It depends entirely on your dates, hotel category and how many of you are travelling, so we quote live rather than publish a figure that would be out of date. Send us your dates and you will normally have a costed itinerary the same working day, free and with no obligation.

Ready to explore Ecuador?

Send us your dates and we will come back with a costed itinerary and honest advice about the season — free, and with no obligation. Mon–Sat, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST.

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