Ecuador & Galapagos Island Hopper

What's Included

• Meals

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

• Local Guides

  Local guides are provided for various activities and tours throughout the trip.

• Transportation

  Transportation is provided between locations as specified in the itinerary.

• Activities

  Various activities such as city tours, wildlife kayaking, snorkeling, and visits to local attractions are included.

• Accommodation

  Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Ibis Quito, Selina Tena, Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños, Isamar Hotel, Hotel Silberstein, and Galapagos Planet or similar.

What's Not Included

• International Flights

  International flights to and from Ecuador are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional food and drinks, and optional activities are not included.
  
  

• Visa Fees

  Visa fees and any other travel documentation costs are not included.
  
  

• Tips and Gratuities

  Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff 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. #exploreSanta 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. #exploreIsabela 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.

FAQs

Lima: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.