Ecuador

Ecuador is a top pelagic birding destination thanks to the Galapagos Islands and the productive waters off the mainland coast. Trips from San Cristobal and Puerto Ayora target iconic species like Waved Albatross, Galapagos Petrel, and Galapagos Shearwater. Mainland pelagics from ports such as Puerto Lopez offer Parkinson's Petrel and Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel, with the best conditions typically from June to November.

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All Trips in Ecuador

Birding Ecotours Galapagos Natural History Extravaganza

Birding Ecotours

Ecuador › Galapagos
  • Baltra Island, Galapagos
  • August–September; annual 12-day cruise aboard the motor yacht Samba (4–14 participants)
  • USD 9,200 per person (double occupancy; includes Quito–Baltra–Quito flights)

Field Guides Galapagos Birding Cruise

Field Guides

Ecuador › Galapagos
  • Baltra Island, Galapagos
  • June–July; annual departures (10 days aboard 75-ft catamaran)
  • USD 8,550 per person (double occupancy)

WINGS Galapagos Islands Birding Cruise

WINGS Birding Tours

Ecuador › Galapagos
  • Baltra Island, Galapagos
  • Late May to early June; annual 11-day cruise aboard the Nemo III
  • USD 8,550 per person (double occupancy)