The Best Organized Tours Under $1000 in Ecuador

Guided Group Tours, Vacation Packages, or Planned Itineraries through destinations such as Quito, Cuenca, and the Avenue of Volcanoes

Ecuador

These top rated budget tours in Ecuador are all priced under $1000 and prove that affordability and adventure really can go hand in hand. We've analyzed a wide range of organized tours, holiday packages, and tour packages from highly reviewed companies, ensuring that you get the best deals without compromising on quality. With pocket-friendly prices, stellar guest ratings, impeccable service, enticing destinations, and thrilling activities, these curated affordable tours to Ecuador under $1000 offer an unbeatable travel experience without the hefty price tag.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 7 Days, $999.00

  • 4 Days, $500.00

  • 7 Days, $900.00
Ecuador
The Best Tours Under $1000 through Ecuador

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by G Adventures 7 Days Start/End in Quito 2 Destinations
  • On Sale: 25% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours under $1000 in Ecuador.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Local Culture: provides in-depth local experiences.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Culture Lovers

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Age Range: 12 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $107

This tour visits Quito and Tena.

  • Wildlife
  • Local Living
  • Fully Guided

By G Adventures
G Adventures is a popular travel company that specializes in small-group adventure tours worldwide. They focus on sustainable tourism, immersive cultural experiences, and off-the-beaten-path destinations.



$999 $749
on TourRadar

Organized by Responsible Travel South America 4 Days Start/End in Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve 1 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours under $1000 in Ecuador.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

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Age Range: 8 to 70
Maximum Group Size: 36
Price per Day: $125

This tour visits Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve.

  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Responsible Travel South America
Ecuador Galapagos Travels is a smaller international tour company with trips to 8 countries, including Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$500
on TourRadar

Organized by Responsible Travel South America 7 Days Start/End in Quito 2 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours under $1000 in Ecuador.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Hiking Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 18 to 70
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $129

This tour visits Quito and Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve.

  • Wildlife
  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Fully Guided

By Responsible Travel South America
Ecuador Galapagos Travels is a smaller international tour company with trips to 8 countries, including Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$900
on TourRadar

Organized by Responsible Travel South America 4 Days Quito to Cotundo 2 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 4 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $134

This tour visits Quito, Archidona, and Misahualli.

  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Responsible Travel South America
Ecuador Galapagos Travels is a smaller international tour company with trips to 8 countries, including Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$535
on TourRadar

Organized by Responsible Travel South America 4 Days Start/End in Archidona 1 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 8 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $231

This tour visits Archidona.

  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Responsible Travel South America
Ecuador Galapagos Travels is a smaller international tour company with trips to 8 countries, including Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$925
on TourRadar

Organized by Responsible Travel South America 4 Days Start/End in Archidona 1 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 8 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $204

This tour visits Archidona.

  • Wildlife
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Responsible Travel South America
Ecuador Galapagos Travels is a smaller international tour company with trips to 8 countries, including Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$815
on TourRadar

Organized by Galapagos My World 4 Days Tena to Banos 2 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 12 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 15
Price per Day: $188

This tour visits Quito, Papallacta, Tena, and Banos.

  • Wildlife
  • Fully Guided

By Galapagos My World



$750
on TourRadar

Organized by Ecuador Wonders 5 Days Quito to Quilotoa 3 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 5 to 88
Maximum Group Size: 3
Price per Day: $175

This tour visits Quito, Mindo Valley, and Quilotoa.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Ecuador Wonders
Focusing on Ecuador, Ecuador Wonders is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. Traveling with Ecuador Wonders provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 3 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$875
on TourRadar

Organized by Receptivo Aborigen Tours 4 Days Start/End in Quito 1 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 3 to 95
Maximum Group Size: 20
Price per Day: $175

This tour visits Quito.

  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Receptivo Aborigen Tours
Receptivo Aborigen Tours is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$699
on TourRadar

Organized by Green Adventures 6 Days Start/End in Quito 3 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Great for Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 6 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $152

This tour visits Quito, Mindo Valley, and Cotopaxi National Park.

  • Family
  • Food & Culinary
  • Fully Guided

By Green Adventures



$913
on TourRadar

Why does Ecuador appeal to budget travelers?

Ecuador's affordability and range of options make it ideal for budget travelers. The region's natural and cultural beauty, along with its wallet-friendly options provide exceptional value for budget-conscious adventurers. The affordable tour options here allow easy and affordable access to amazing experiences without breaking the bank.

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How much do tours under $1000 cost in Ecuador?

The average daily price of Tours Under $1000 in Ecuador is $147 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Tours Under $1000 in Ecuador here.


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$147
Average Price Per Day
14
Tours Analyzed
4.9
Average Rating
8
Tour Companies
19
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Tours Under $1000?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer tours under $1000 in Ecuador. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Responsible Travel South America

Ecuador Galapagos Travels is a smaller international tour company with tours to 8 countries, including Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.

See All Tours from Responsible Travel South America

Receptivo Aborigen Tours

Receptivo Aborigen Tours is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Argentina, Chile, Turkey, and Egypt. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.

See All Tours from Receptivo Aborigen Tours

BM Tours

BM Tours is a smaller international tour company with tours to 6 countries, including Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. Traveling with BM Tours provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 14 people. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

See All Tours from BM Tours

G Adventures

G Adventures logo G Adventures is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Thailand, Peru, South Africa, and Vietnam. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, island hopping, snorkelling, surfing, wine tasting, kayaking, cooking classes, water sports, jungle surfing, and canyoning.

See All Tours from G Adventures


Under $1000 Destinations in Ecuador

Wondering where under $1000 tours visit in Ecuador? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in Ecuador include Quito, Archidona, Tena, Banos, and Otavalo.


Which is cheaper?

Are guided tours under $1000 more expensive than independent travel? It depends. Tours typically bundle accommodations, transportation, meals, tickets, guides, and activities into one price, while independent travel requires paying for these elements separately. To understand the cost difference, compare the total price of a tour with the estimated cost of handling all arrangements yourself. Personal preferences, like staying in budget accommodations or dining at upscale restaurants, could tip the balance either way. Always check what's covered in the tour to make an informed comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

More Tour Options

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Also, if you're departing from a specific destination, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Quito, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Quito, The Best 10-Day Tours from Quito, or The Best 2-Week Tours from Quito for more package tour options.

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