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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Platinum Operator: Contiki
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High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 25
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Quito
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Quito (or similar))
Included Activities
- Team city tour of Quito
- Visit the Equatorial line
- Inti-Ñan Museum visit
Landmarks
Inti-Ñan Museum
Equatorial Line
Day 2
Quito to Tena
Quito to Tena
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cotococha Lodge Tena (or similar))
Optional Activities
- White water rafting (US$50.00)
Day 3
Tena
Tena
Meals
Dinner (Traditional dinner featuring locally sourced meats, sauces and salads)
Accommodation
Hotel (Cotococha Lodge Tena (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dinner with traditional locally sourced meats, sauces and salads
Optional Activities
- Bird watching by canoe on the Amazon with a local guide
- Visit to local indigenous community
- Meet a shaman
- Play soccer with local children
- Community Visit (US$40)
Landmarks
Amazon River
Napo River
Day 4
Tena to Baños
Tena to Baños
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Barbecue dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños (or similar))
Included Activities
- Salsa dancing lesson with local instructor Edith
- Barbecue dinner
Optional Activities
- Zip Line and Canyoneering experiences (Zipline/Climb US$23.00, Canyoneering US$28.00)
Landmarks
Volcán Tungurahua
Day 5
Baños
Baños
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding (US$40.00)
- Canyoneering (US$28.00)
- Zip-lining with aerial bridges and rock climbing (US$23.00)
Day 6
Baños to Quito
Baños to Quito
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Ecuadorian meal)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Quito (or similar))
Included Activities
- Traditional Ecuadorian dinner
Day 7
Quito to Isabela Island
Quito to Isabela Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Cally (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Santa Cruz Island with giant tortoises
- Explore old lava tunnels on Santa Cruz Island
- Local food on arrival
Landmarks
Santa Cruz Island
Galápagos National Park
Day 8
Isabela Island
Isabela Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Cally (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wildlife kayaking adventure with focus on green sea turtles
Day 9
Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Fiesta (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Tortuga Bay beach
Optional Activities
- Sunbathing and wildlife spotting at Tortuga Bay
- Cafe visits for fresh juice
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Day 10
Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island
Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Galapagos Planet (or similar))
Included Activities
- Biking adventure on San Cristobal Island exploring volcanic landscape
Optional Activities
- Island Biking Adventure (US$30.00)
Landmarks
La Lobería Beach
El Progreso
Day 11
San Cristobal Island
San Cristobal Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Farewell feast)
Accommodation
Hotel (Galapagos Planet (or similar))
Included Activities
- Bird-watching
- Cruise to Kicker Rock
- Snorkeling at Kicker Rock
- Lunch on board
- Visit Puerto Grande beach
- Farewell feast dinner
Landmarks
Kicker Rock
Puerto Grande Beach
Day 12
San Cristobal Island to Quito
San Cristobal Island to Quito
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Inti-Ñan Museum
Equatorial Line

Landmarks
Amazon River
Napo River

Landmarks
Volcán Tungurahua

Landmarks
Santa Cruz Island
Galápagos National Park

Landmarks
Tortuga Bay

Landmarks
La Lobería Beach
El Progreso

Landmarks
Kicker Rock
Puerto Grande Beach

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Where You'll Stay

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Ibis Quito (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 6
Cotococha Lodge Tena (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Hotel Cally (or similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Hotel Fiesta (or similar)
Hotel
day 9
Galapagos Planet (or similar)
Hotel
Days 10, 11

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Response rate: 84%
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5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

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Asked on April 23rd, 2015
What is internal air price for?
Price / Availability
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2015
  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.
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Pauline
Asked on April 23rd, 2015
What is intra tour air tax?
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- ContikiOperator•Written April 2015
  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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From

$3,250

10% off

US $2,925 per person

+ $530 additional upfront costs

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Contiki offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $146

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $200 today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

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