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Ecuador and Galapagos Island Hopper (12 Days)

12 days
Start and end in Quito
5.0
1 traveler review
Ecuador and Galapagos Island Hopper (12 Days) - Contiki
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Plan your adventure:
  • Explorer
  • Island Hopping
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 25
Age range 18 to 35
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Highlights

  • Snorkel and discover the colours of the Galapagos
  • Kayak and uncover fascinating wildlife encounters
  • Hike to pristine secluded beaches at Tortuga Bay
  • Relax on a cruise for some off-shore bird spotting

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start Quito
  2. Day 2 Quito to Tena
  3. Day 3 Tena
  4. Day 4 Tena to Baños
  5. Day 5 Baños
  6. Day 6 Baños to Quito
  7. Day 7 Quito to Isabela Island
  8. Day 8 Isabela Island
  9. Day 9 Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
  10. Day 10 Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island
  11. Day 11 San Cristobal Island
  12. Day 12 San Cristobal Island to Quito
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Optional Extras

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Contiki

Number of tours

540

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
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  • Guide
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    5.0
  • Transport
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
    Excellent
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  • 4.7
  • Ecuador and Galapagos Island Hopper (12 Days) reviewer 1
    · July 5th, 2016
    The most amazing trip ever
    Trip date: January 2016

Dates & Availability

12 days
Ecuador and Galapagos Island Hopper (12 Days)
From Quito to Quito

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • What is internal air price for?

    The internal air price covers the cost of your internal flights on Ecuador & Galapagos Island Hopper and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs.

  • What is intra tour air tax?

    The intra tour air tax covers the air taxes for the flights included on this tour. It's imposed by the airlines and therefore needs to be paid before the tour departs to secure your flight as a part of this tour.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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