Core Expeditions is a specialized travel company owned and operated by a family of active travelers who love to hike, bike, climb, dance, and kayak and of course, eat. Programs are designed to immerse the traveler into the raw beauty that is Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands both off and on the beaten track. We develop unique and adapted programs for different types of travelers – young families, older travelers, people with disabilities, hikers, kayakers and simply curious visitors.
Our MISSION is to provide you with an opportunity to experience the incredible biological and cultural diversity of this small country in the spirit of exploration, cultural immersion and personal growth. Hence, Cultural Outdoor Recreation and Education- CORE. Core Expeditions is built on a philosophy of responsible tourism and community development – a mission that provides for the present and future well-being of our local communities and the host peoples and regions.