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ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPER

From £2,945pp | 12 days / 11 nights | Ecuador

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OVERVIEW
Ecuador & Galapagos Island Hopper

Guided Group Journey

12 days / 11 nights | Ecuador

From the heights of the volcanoes to the unexplored waters of Galapagos, this tour is a must for the lovers of the great outdoors. Whether you are snorkelling with sea lions and rays, or chilling with the Giant Galapagos Tortoise, this adventure is epic!

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PRICE & INCLUSIONS
Guide Price
£2,945pp

* We negotiate new offers daily, from discounted flights, tours and vehicle hire, to free upgrades, added value and unique inclusions.

What's Included
  • included

    9 nights hotels, 2 nights in special stay

  • included

    Journey by minivan, plane & ferry

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    11 breakfasts & 6 dinners

  • excluded

    International Flights

ITINERARY
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Day 1  Quito                
Welcome to Quito! Jump straight into a team tour of the city and skip between two hemispheres at the Equatorial line.    

Day 2  Quito to Tena          
It’s out of the city and into the lush jungle with spectacular views en route. This stunning landscape is composed of vibrant hills and meandering rivers that make it a white water rafting dream. If that's not your scene, head to a humming bird sanctuary.    

Day 3  Tena            
Today is yours to roam the city and jungle to your heart’s content. You'll get the chance to meet a shaman, play soccer with the local kids and really experience what tribe life is all about in this part of the world. This afternoon, take the adrenaline up a notch and hit the river for some fast and furious rafting.    

Day 4  Tena to Banos            
Sitting amidst tumbling valleys, waterfalls, and the still active Volcán Tungurahua, Banos is a big deal on the natural beauty front. With tomorrow earmarked as a day of outdoor adventuring, tonight is all about learning the art of sultry salsa with an included lesson to get your snake hips a-shaking.    

Day 5  Banos            
The adventure opportunities are endless today, with horseback riding, canyoneering and ziplining all on the menu.    

Day 6  Banos to Quito          
Today head back to Quito for a quick stopover for the night.    

Day 7  Quito to Isabela      
This morning you're taking to the skies, bound for the glorious Galapagos Islands. Giant tortoises roaming their natural surroundings and incredible old lava tunnels will welcome you onto the island of Santa Cruz. After lunch, take to the ocean and make tracks to your home for the night – the impossibly beautiful Isabela Island.    

Day 8  Isabela                
Today head out on a wildlife kayaking adventure, with beady eyes on the lookout for green sea turtles.    

Day 9  Isabela to Santa Cruz        
After settling into the Santa Cruz way of life, stroll down to the beach and the cosy Tortuga Bay. Wildlife fanatics will be in their element – the island is known for sharks, rays, turtles, great blue herons, and even blue footed boobies. Spend your time sunbaking next to a marine iguana or roam the streets stopping off in cute cafes.    

Day 10  Santa Cruz to San Cristobal        
Back on your boat you’ll set sail for San Cristobal, keeping eyes peeled for cute bathing sea lions. Four extinct volcanoes sit across the island creating scenic highlands that are best experienced by bike.    

Day 11  San Cristobal                
Bird-watching will kick off your last day on the islands, followed by a cruise to the 143m Kicker Rock – a natural phenomenon that protrudes from the ocean and is one of the greatest icons of the area. Your local guide will give you the low-down on the wildlife – both above and below the water – that surrounds the rock, then jump in and explore for yourself.    

Day 12  San Cristobal to Quito        
There’s time to relax this morning and take in the beauty of the island before heading back to the mainland where your trip ends on arrival.  

FLIGHTS
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Flights

As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.

Your Trailfinders Travel Consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour.

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What vaccinations will I need?

This depends on where you are heading. For all the latest information on health risks and vaccinations you require for your trip, visit the Travel Health Pro website. Trailfinders operates a travel clinic in Kensington London. Book your appointment on our website, email clinic@trailfinders.com or call us on 020 7938 3999.
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What different travel styles do you offer?

  • Travel Pass: Explore at your own pace, with unbeatable flexibility. Our travel passes are a fun and budget-friendly way to explore a destination!
  • Small Group: Travel with a small and sociable group of like-minded travellers, with an expert guide to take care of all the details so you can focus on the fun.
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  • Hostel Pass: Whether you’re backpacking in Australia or interrailing in Europe, Trailfinders recommends using Hostelworld.com for your accommodation – it’s a fast and easy booking system with over 16,000 hostels in 180 countries to choose from.
  • Working Holiday: Forget ‘living like a local’ and actually become a local! Working abroad is by far the best way to really get to know a place, to make new friends and fund more travelling. We have arrival packs in Australia and New Zealand to get you started.
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