Signature Kollection Travel expands its portfolio with an exclusive Ecuador and Galápagos tour focused on sustainable travel

The new luxury trip combines Quito's colonial heritage, the protected Mashpi cloud forest and the Galápagos Islands into a consciously curated nature and culture experience.

Munich, 15 June 2026. Signature Kollection Travel presents an exclusive tour to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. At its heart is a sustainable travel experience that combines extraordinary encounters with nature, high-quality accommodation and responsibly designed experiences. The 13-day tour begins in Quito, whose UNESCO-protected old town impressively combines history, architecture and cultural diversity. From there, Signature Kollection Travel takes guests on to the Mashpi cloud forest and the Galápagos Islands – with selected accommodation, private experiences and a particular focus on sustainable travel.

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To begin, travellers discover Quito, one of the most impressive colonial cities in South America. In addition to the UNESCO-protected old town, a visit to the equator monument "Mitad del Mundo" is also on the programme. Guests stay at the Casa Gangotena, an elegant Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel in a historic mansion right on the Plaza San Francisco. Stylish art deco rooms, a panoramic terrace overlooking the city and the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" as well as authentic Ecuadorian cuisine make the property a special starting point for exploring the capital.

Sustainable luxury in the Mashpi cloud forest

A particular focus of the tour is the Mashpi Cloud Forest, one of the most species-rich cloud forest areas in South America. At the Mashpi Lodge, guests experience nature at first hand: on guided hikes, on suspension bridges, at waterfalls and surrounded by orchids, butterflies and hummingbirds. Travellers are accompanied by naturalists who provide well-founded insights into the fragile ecosystem and the region's conservation projects.

"Ecuador impressively demonstrates that luxury travel and sustainability can enrich one another. Those who travel mindfully not only experience special places in comfort and depth, but also develop a deeper understanding of why they are worth protecting," explains Shahab Kamali, Managing Director of Signature Kollection Travel.

Galápagos as a living laboratory of evolution

The journey concludes with an exclusive expedition to the Galápagos Islands. The archipelago is regarded as a natural wonder of worldwide significance. On board the andBeyond Galapagos Explorer, a small expedition ship with a personal atmosphere, guests discover the island world on daily shore excursions and snorkelling trips. Encounters with giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, rays and blue-footed boobies make the journey an intense nature experience. Small group sizes, expert guidance and sensitively planned routes allow respectful access to this unique flora and fauna.

Individually plannable Galápagos experiences

On request, Signature Kollection Travel also plans the Galápagos expedition individually and offers further selected alternatives in the upmarket expedition segment alongside the andBeyond Galapagos Explorer. These include the Relais & Châteaux yachts from Ecoventura, the Aqua Mare from Aqua Expeditions and the Silver Origin from Silversea. This allows the travel experience to be tailored to personal style, desired atmosphere and level of comfort – always with a view to intense nature experiences and respectful access to this sensitive ecosystem.

Further information about the tour can be found here.

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About Signature Kollection Travel GmbH:

Signature Kollection Travel GmbH is a leading luxury travel provider based in Munich. The company designs travel not as a product, but as a personal composition of experiences – individually curated, discreetly organised and accompanied over the long term. Signature Kollection Travel works exclusively for a select circle of guests, who are offered the highest degree of individuality, confidentiality and personal support. The portfolio comprises individually designed tours, exclusive private jet expeditions, private yachting as well as a selection of high-end hotels and expedition cruises. At the heart of its philosophy is the combination of utmost discretion, hand-picked quality and a strong focus on sustainable travel experiences. Through a global network of first-class hosts and local experts, Signature Kollection Travel provides privileged access to extraordinary places and moments. Every arrangement is developed with the greatest care and, on request, personally accompanied to ensure a seamless and excellent chain of service – from the first inspiration to the return home.