South America
10 Day Galapagos Islands Family Adventure - From: $5,380
Ecuador
Trip Summary
Celebrate Darwin's discoveries as your family explores the Galapagos Islands' unique ecosystems with expert naturalists aboard an expedition cruise ship, The Islander. Get close to tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and sea lion pups while discovering the islands' natural beauty on foot and in kayaks. Each remarkable day is designed to engage adults and children of all ages.
Ranger Highlights
- Bushtracks Ranger Program
- Special kids meals and zodiac excursions
- Bracelet making and crafts of all kinds
- Snorkel and swim with penguins, sea lions and tortoises
- Have a Pirate equator party
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $5,380 |
Prices are listed as adult, double occupancy. Per child, aged 11 and under, double occupancy rates are $4,880. This expedition is limited to 44 guests.
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Day 1
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Arrive Guayaquil. Drive transfer to overnight hotel.
Lodging: Hotel Hilton Colon
Day 2
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Fly to Galapagos Islands and board The Islander cruise ship. Sail to North Seymour Island for wonderful introduction to wildlife.
Lodging: The Islander
Days 3 - 8
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
While the ship's exact routing depends on the National Park Service, you may visit the following islands:
- Bartolome: This is an enchanting landscape where lava, mangroves and golden sand converge. Great walks, views and a chance to snorkel with penguins.
- Santiago: Santiago provides a chance to see the Galapagos fur seal, along with the opportunity to enjoy the best "tide pooling".
- Santa Cruz: This is the home for the Charles Darwin Research Center where you will learn about vital preservation work.
- Isabela: Walk the streets of this small town, visit the nearby saltwater lagoons, home to flamingos or simply stroll along a beautiful beach. Visit the tortoise breeding center.
- Fernandina: Investigate Punta Espinoza on Fernandina Island- the youngest island in the Galapagos. It's marine iguana heaven, with Isabela's volcanoes as a dramatic backdrop.
- Floreana: Champion Islet is a dazzling snorkel site and home to a large colony of sea lions.
- Espanola: Meet blue-footed boobies, sea lions galore, marine iguanas, and waved albatros.
Lodging: The Islander
Day 9
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Disembark and fly back to Guayaquil for afternoon and evening of leisure.
Lodging: Hotel Hilton Colon
Day 10
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Drive transfer to the airport for departing international flights home.
Destinations
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