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Galapagos Island Hopper | 2026
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Length
6 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Quito (Ecuador)
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Ends in
Quito (Ecuador)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 20, 2026 to DEC 14, 2026
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds., Small GroupThere is at least one season during which this tour is offered as a Small Group. Such seasons are noted as being Small Group within the related date range.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$3,194.48
Overview
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.
Visited During Tour
Isabela Island (Galapagos) | Quito (Ecuador) | San Cristobal Island (Galapagos) | Santa Cruz Island (Galapagos)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
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Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 104-1848
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1Quito 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 tunnels will welcome us onto the island of Santa Cruz. After lunch, we’ll take to the ocean and make tracks to our home for the night – the impossibly glorious Isabela Island, where we’ll sleep amidst the spellbinding beauty of the Galapagos National Park. The inspiration behind Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’, Isabela Island is home to wildlife you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Picture the scene – sandy streets, palm trees, crystal waters and seal pups playing – can it really get any more perfect? Soak it all in, as it’s home for the next little while.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel La Gran Tortuga (or similar) -
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2Isabela 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.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Isamar Hotel (or similar) -
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3Isabela 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 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 for fresh juice pit stops.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Silberstein (or similar) -
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4Santa 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 bike – mainly cruising downhill, you'll be happy to know. The tiny town of El Progreso will add a splash of colour to our journey, and we’ll also cross five different vegetation zones before arriving at our seaside destination – La Loberia beach.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Galapagos Planet (or similar) -
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5San 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 of the area. Our Local Guide will give us the low-down on the wildlife – both above and below the water – that surrounds the rock, then we’ll jump in and explore for ourselves. Keep a look out for chocolate chip starfish and a Galapagos Shark or two, but remember the golden rule – keep those toes off the coral, as you can do serious damage to the delicate eco-system. Back on board, we’ll make tracks for Puerto Grande beach. Here, we’ll eat lunch on board and enjoy a final afternoon of Galapagos fun, before rounding off the day with a feat to end all feasts. WHAT A DAY.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Galapagos Planet (or similar) -
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6San 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?
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Galapagos Island Hopper | 2026 tour:
Travelers Notes
* START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Quito at 5:00am and ends at the Quito Airport at 6:00pm. The kick-start meeting starts at 06:00. It is not recommended to book flights arriving on the first day of the trip or departing prior to 8:00pm on the last day of the trip. Please join your trip at the start accommodation outlined in your trip documents. Hotels are subject to change. Check your travel documents for How To Get There & Kick-Start Meeting information.* TRANSFERS: Both complimentary and chargeable transfers are not offered through Contiki. Guests should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense.* PASSPORT: A passport is needed to enter Ecuador for all passengers unless they are residents or citizens of Ecuador. Passport details are required for all Latin America trips. The clients name as it appears on their passport, date of birth, gender, passport number, expiry date with 6 months validity, and nationality is required.* VISAS: Visas may be required for this trip. It is the client's responsibility to obtain the necessary documentation.* ENTRANCE FEES: The Galapagos Islands have a compulsory US$200 entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park, a US$3 Santa Cruz fee, and a US$10 Isabela Island tax that are only payable in cash on arrival. There is also a US$20 INGALA fee that will be paid online with assistance from the Trip Manager before the flight to the Galapagos.* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated on behalf of Contiki by our trusted third party supplier Adventure Journeys and led by one of our own wonderful Contiki Trip Managers.* INTERNAL FLIGHTS: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 suitcase per guest (maximum of 33lbs/15Kg) and 1 piece of hand luggage per guest. Refer to trip documents for any exceptions.
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