Galapagos Island Hopper (Quito, Quito)

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With 6 days island hopping through the unexplored waters and hidden treasures of the Galapagos islands, this trip is a must for the lovers of the great outdoors. Whether you are snorkeling with sea lions & rays, or chilling with the Galapagos giant tortoise, this adventure is epic.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • 2 Dinner (D)
    • 5 Breakfast (B)
    • 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).

What's this trip about?

    With 6 days island hopping through the unexplored waters and hidden treasures of the Galapagos islands, this trip is a must for the lovers of the great outdoors. Whether you are snorkeling with sea lions & rays, or chilling with the Galapagos giant tortoise, this adventure is epic.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Activities

  • Culture

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Quito to Isabela Island

Welcome to Ecuador! Today we're taking to the skies, bound for the glorious Galapagos Islands. Excited much? You should be. On arrival we’ll appease our rumbling stomachs with some munch. Giant tortoises roaming their natural surroundings and incredible old lava tunne...

Day 2: Isabela Island

Well good morning paradise. The ocean is calling, and who are we to resist her? Our wildlife kayaking adventure will see us taking to the seas with beady eyes on the lookout for green sea turtles.

Isamar Hotel (or similar)

Breakfast

Day 3: Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island

We’ll wake up hungry for the day this morning (that’s what island life does to you), and for good reason – Santa Cruz is on the horizon. After settling in to the Santa Cruz way of life, we’ll stroll down to the beach and the cosy Tortuga Bay. Wildlife fanatics will be...

Day 4: Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island

Back on our boat we’ll set sail for San Cristobal, keeping our eyes peeled for cute bathing sea lions (we won’t have to look too hard – they’re literally everywhere). Four extinct volcanoes sit across the island creating scenic highlands that are best experienced by b...

Day 5: San Cristobal Island

It’s our last day soaking up the natural beauty of the Galapagos, and what a day we’ve got planned. Bird-watching will kick us off, followed by a cruise to the 143-metre Kicker Rock – a natural phenomenon that protrudes from the ocean and is one of the greatest icons ...

Day 6: San Cristobal Island to Quito

There’s time to relax this morning & take in the beauty of the island before heading back to the mainland where your trip ends on arrival.  Not done yet?  Why not fly to Peru and join our Peru Uncovered trip?

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,576
Price per day$429
Last Updated: 6/9/2024
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12 Aug 2024
17 Aug 2024
$2,576
$3,031
16 Sep 2024
21 Sep 2024
$2,576
$3,031
20 Jan 2025
25 Jan 2025
$2,576
$3,031
17 Mar 2025
22 Mar 2025
$2,576
$3,031
21 Apr 2025
26 Apr 2025
$2,897
$3,410
09 Jun 2025
14 Jun 2025
$2,897
$3,410
07 Jul 2025
12 Jul 2025
$2,897
$3,410
11 Aug 2025
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$2,897
$3,410
22 Sep 2025
27 Sep 2025
$2,897
$3,410
15 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025
$2,897
$3,410

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We’re firm believers that life’s greatest experiences are made better by the people you share them with. That’s why Contiki invented group travel for young people in 1962 and we’ve spent the past 53 years perfecting it. You’ll explore amazing destinations with a group of 18-35 year olds from around the world who share your passion for adventure, good times and creating memories that define what it is to be young, wild and free.

No two travellers are the same and we know that, which is why we offer eight unique ways to explore the world. We have a number of options to choose from to create a vacation that’s perfect for you, from budget to accommodation style.

We're all about exploring the world with like-minded people, which is why we only run trips for 18-35 year olds, to celebrate being young, spirited and curious. You can expect to join a group of 18-53 awesome people from around the world on our Europe, Australia, North America and New Zealand trips, and in Asia and Latin America it's all about small group adventures with up to 25 travellers. Don't worry if you're not traveling as a couple or with a friend from home – though there are plenty of pairs, 50% of our travellers set off solo, meaning you'll have a ton of opportunities to make new friends.

With over 270 trips around the world and plenty of departure dates to work into your schedule, you'll never be short of options on where to go for your next great adventure.

About the company:
Contiki are the world leaders in social youth travel. We’ve been providing amazing travel experiences for young travellers, from 18-35 years old, since 1962. Imagine how good you would be at something if you had been doing it for more than 60 years?

Everything about Contiki is deeply rooted in our core values ‘Make Every Moment Count’ and ‘We’re about people’. We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk and live by our brand philosophy of ‘Travel.Together.’ which means to travel with one another, the destinations we visit, the cultures we enjoy and the environment, too.

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Accommodation

Hotel La Gran Tortuga (or similar) Isamar Hotel (or similar) Hotel Silberstein (or similar) Galapagos Planet (or similar),
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Meals Included
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
Additional Information
Trip ID
contiki-GAIH19

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