Ecuador and Galapagos
Adventures

Our Ecuador and Galapagos adventures offer spectacles of unmatched biodiversity and evolutionary wonder.

Journey from the Andes to the Amazon, then voyage to the Galapagos Islands to explore unique ecosystems, encounter endemic species, and support conservation at the edge of the world.

VISIT Ecuador and Galapagos

The Galápagos Islands, an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean famous for its influence on Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection, remains a land seemingly untouched by time. 

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the islands are a sanctuary for unique and endemic species, from iconic giant tortoises and marine iguanas to blue-footed boobies and Darwin’s finches, that can be encountered during guided conservation tours and cruises, whilst hiking, snorkelling, diving, kayaking and more. 

Strict conservation measures ensure the islands remain a haven of azure waters and volcanic landscapes, and with an economy so largely supported by ecotourism, it is here that the positive impact of conscious travel can truly be felt.

Tailored experiences

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Hiking in Cotopaxi National Park

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Touring the Volcanoes

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Snorkeling and Diving

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Wildlife Watching in Rainforest

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Surfing in Montañita

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Island Hopping

Where travel and conservation meet

As you travel through this unique landscape, you’ll have the chance to encounter a variety of native species, plants and animals that are naturally found only in this region. These species are key to the health of the local ecosystem, supporting biodiversity and helping maintain nature’s balance.

Many of them face threats from habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species, making conservation efforts more important than ever. By learning about and appreciating these native species, you’re also helping to protect them for future generations.

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Giant Tortoise

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Marine iguana

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Blue-footed booby

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Andean Condor

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Galápagos Penguin

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Spectacled Bear

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Poison Dart Frog

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Harpy Eagle

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Capuchin Monkey

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Amazon River Dolphin

Conservation
impact

Our Impact Pledge is our commitment to support the advancement of pioneering conservation projects through direct donations with every journey. In 2023, and our second calendar year, we raised and directed over $50,000 to grassroot conversation projects. We do this by created hosted and private conservation travel experiences in South Africa and around the world. 

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The Galapagos Islands are a once-in-a-lifetime destination, where you can witness wildlife up close in one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. Perfect for families and groups, this is a place where your visit can make a lasting impact by learning about ongoing conservation efforts to preserve the islands.

The planning process

Each journey is thoughtfully crafted by our specialists to your preferences, to offer a profound connection with the natural world, inviting you to slow down, immerse and reconnect.
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Make an
Enquiry

Start your journey by filling out our enquiry form. Whether you know where you want to go or seek inspiration, we’ll guide you through the next steps.

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Talk to an Expert

One of our impact journey specialists will call you to explore your interests, values and travel goals and align them with projects and places that make a real difference.

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Create Your Transformative Itinerary

Your impact journey specialist will help craft an itinerary tailored to your pace and passions, offering rare access to conservationists, communities and ecosystems few ever reach.

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Travel With Purpose

From arrival to return, every detail is taken care of. You’ll travel responsibly, connect deeply and come home part of a story much bigger than your own.

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experiences caught on camera

Step into a visual journey through our purposeful adventures. These images capture the wild beauty, rich culture, and powerful conservation stories that define this destination, reflecting the heart of travel that connects people with place and inspires lasting change.

WHY TRAVEL WITH JOURNEYS WITH PURPOSE

Discover how other travelers have experienced their journeys with us. 

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2 March 2025

Our first time on an arranged trip

Our first time on a trip arranged by JWP. Everyone involved was top notch and every aspect of the trip was thoughtfully planned and well executed. Hotel choices, guides and timing were excellent.

Date of experience: 29 Dec 2024

G Bucciferro – US

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13 February 2025

Absolutely Exceptional!

Journeys with Purpose helped us plan and execute a truly unforgettable family trip to Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls for my parents’ 50th anniversary, and I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Date of experience: 1 Feb 2025

Sangita Rivera – US

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4 February 2025

Journeys With Purpose is redefining tourism

Journeys With Purpose is leading the way in redefining tourism. My trip was shortly after the pandemic, and just as New Zealand was opening its borders and I could travel again

Andrea Egan – NZ

our awards and official certifications

At a Glance: Fundación
Rewilding Argentina

1,850,000

…acres (or 750,000 hectares) of land protected.

264,000,000

…metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent sequestered.

370,658

…acres donated for new parkland creation.

OUR FOCUS - THE IBERÁ NATIONAL PARK:

This extraordinary wetland, the largest in Argentina, is home to 30% of the biodiversity in the country including endangered species such as the pampas and marsh deer, the maned wolf and grassland birds like the strange-tailed tyrant.

In 2005, what was to become one of the largest rewilding programs in the Americas was started, with the goal of restoring keystone species that had been extirpated from Iberá through hunting and habitat loss and were extinct in the region, the Province or, in some cases, the country. 

As the rewilding program developed, the cultural identity of Iberá began to recover alongside the ecosystems and natural processes, impacting a total population of 100,000 people who surround the park.

Today, Iberá stands as one of the world’s most successful ongoing conservation missions.

A snow leopard expedition in Ladakh with Mattias Klum

Exclusive access to the world’s top snow leopard trackers combined with an intimate photography masterclass by distinguished photographer, filmmaker and conservationist, Mattias Klum.

3rd – 14th December, 2025

Limited spots – secure your adventure today!