Ecuador & Galapagos Island Hopper

What's Included

• Meals

  Meals are included as specified in the itinerary, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner on certain days.

• City Tour of Quito

  A team tour of Quito, including a visit to the Equatorial line and the Inti-Ñan Museum.

• Hummingbird Sanctuary Visit

  A visit to a hummingbird sanctuary in Tena.

• Local Indigenous Community Visit

  An opportunity to visit a local indigenous community in Tena, including meeting a shaman and playing soccer with local kids.

• Salsa Lesson

  An included salsa lesson in Banos with a local teacher.

• Wildlife Kayaking Adventure

  A wildlife kayaking adventure on Isabela Island.

• Bird-Watching and Kicker Rock Cruise

  Bird-watching and a cruise to Kicker Rock on San Cristobal Island, including snorkeling and exploring the marine life.

• Transportation

  Transportation includes flights to the Galapagos Islands, boat transfers between islands, and overland travel through Ecuador's lush jungles and vibrant cities.

• Accommodation

  Accommodation is provided at various locations including Hostal de La Mancha Quito, Selina Tena, Hotel Napolitano Apart Banos, Hotel La Gran Tortuga, Hotel Red Booby, and Casa de Nelly or similar.

What's Not Included

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as white water rafting, zip lining, canyoneering, horseback riding, and biking are not included.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional snacks, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

• International Flights

  International flights to and from Ecuador are not included.
  
  

• Gratuities

  Gratuities for guides, drivers, and other service providers are not included.
  
  

Dining Summary

• 6 Dinner (D)
• 11 Breakfast (B)

Active

• Baños: If you’ve always wanted to learn this Latin dance, this is your moment. We’ve booked you in for a lesson!
• Santa Cruz Island: Take a walk inside these incredible tunnels, made from solidified lava.
• Isabela Island: Get set for the adventure of a lifetime. Float around the turquoise waters surrounded by penguins, turtles and sea lions.

Culture

• Quito: Your inner science nerd will love this museum all about the Equator.
• Quito: Here’s your chance to snap up some brightly coloured ponchos for everyone back home.
• Quito: Swoop into the phenomenal Galápagos Islands and start your expedition of these natural wonders. #explore
• Santa Cruz Island: Marvel at the beauty. Then hike to a secluded beach with only the iguanas for company (and your Contiki crew, obvs).
• Santa Cruz Island: Support the crucial conservation, restoration and sustainable development work of the Galapagos scientists.
• Quito:

Included Experience

• Quito: Stroll around the colourful streets of the old town. See Independence Square, La Basilica de Volo Nacional and all the other highlights.
• Quito: Your inner science nerd will love this museum all about the Equator.
• Quito: Here’s your chance to snap up some brightly coloured ponchos for everyone back home.
• Baños: Live out all your rainforest hiking dreams as you climb past this monumental waterfall.
• Baños: Hungry after all that travelling? Fill up on some mouth-watering BBQ seasoned with the freshest Ecuadorian spices.
• Baños: If you’ve always wanted to learn this Latin dance, this is your moment. We’ve booked you in for a lesson!
• Quito: Swoop into the phenomenal Galápagos Islands and start your expedition of these natural wonders. #explore
• Isabela Island: Look out for sea turtles, penguins, sea lions and more as you glide over to the largest island in the Galapagos.
• Santa Cruz Island: You can’t visit the Galapagos without popping by to say hello to its most famous residents.
• Santa Cruz Island: Take a walk inside these incredible tunnels, made from solidified lava.
• Isabela Island: Your chance to get up close with turtles, angelfish, parrotfish and more at one of the world’s best snorkeling spots.
• Isabela Island: Get set for the adventure of a lifetime. Float around the turquoise waters surrounded by penguins, turtles and sea lions.
• Isabela Island: A once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up close with endangered Galápagos Giant Tortoises – and see the work that’s being done to save them.
• Santa Cruz Island: Marvel at the beauty. Then hike to a secluded beach with only the iguanas for company (and your Contiki crew, obvs).
• Santa Cruz Island: Support the crucial conservation, restoration and sustainable development work of the Galapagos scientists.
• San Cristobal Island: Grab your camera and get some pics with these charming locals.
• San Cristobal Island: On the surface, this may look like a giant red rock shaped like a shoe. But under the water, it’s a rainbow utopia of marine life.
• San Cristobal Island: Stretch out on the pristine sands with your Contiki crew and take in the peace and tranquility.
• Quito:

Nature

• Baños: Live out all your rainforest hiking dreams as you climb past this monumental waterfall.
• Isabela Island: Look out for sea turtles, penguins, sea lions and more as you glide over to the largest island in the Galapagos.
• Santa Cruz Island: You can’t visit the Galapagos without popping by to say hello to its most famous residents.
• San Cristobal Island: Grab your camera and get some pics with these charming locals.
• San Cristobal Island: On the surface, this may look like a giant red rock shaped like a shoe. But under the water, it’s a rainbow utopia of marine life.

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