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14 day Ecuador and Galapagos family tour

Ecuador and Galápagos Family Tour: Amazon, Andes and Islands

Days Icon 14 Days
Location icon Ecuador and Galapagos
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Ecuador and Galápagos Family Tour Summary

Discover four of Ecuador’s most diverse ecosystems in 14 days, from the Amazon rainforest and Andean highlands to the colorful markets of Otavalo and the biodiverse Galápagos. This Ecuador and Galápagos family tour takes you by canoe to an Amazon lodge, up to highland hot springs, and to indigenous markets to meet with a Kichwa family. Then, in the Galápagos, families can volunteer in the San Cristóbal highlands, take a boat excursion around Kicker Rock, and snorkel among the lava formations of Los Túneles. The pace of the itinerary focuses on short travel days and plenty of hands-on experiences—perfect for the little ones. See more in our Ecuador tours.

Rebecca Adventure Travel is a B Corp certified, female-owned operator based in Ecuador, founded in 2014. The fourteen-day itinerary is designed to keep travel manageable for families: no drive exceeds four hours, the Amazon lodge is reached by a 40-minute canoe ride, and San Cristóbal’s airport is just five minutes from town. The tour includes all transfers and internal flights, lodge and hotel accommodation, guides throughout, and 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch, and Spanish. Children under 12 receive a 10% discount.

Highlights

  • check Immersive Culinary Experiences

    You and the family will enjoy a hands-on opportunity to cook some of Ecuador’s finest local cuisine.

  • check Historic Sites in Quito

    Hit the cobbled streets of historic Quito and explore expansive squares, fascinating museums, and centuries-old churches.

  • check Community Engagement

    Give back as you and your family bond while volunteering on San Cristóbal Island and enjoying a farm-to-table lunch.

  • check Los Túneles

    Snorkel through Isabela’s clear waters and explore a maze of lava formations where sea turtles, seahorses, penguins, and colorful fish can be found.

Reviews

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Jennifer F 
 
12/09/2025
 
 
 
 
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Beautiful, Safe, Ecuador! Get your cameras ready!!
Rebecca Adventure Travel worked with us to customize a 15 day, self-driven tour from the top of the country to the bottom of the country within the Ecuadorian Andes mountains. It’s was a fast paced trip but so worth being able to see the center of the country as well as some of own adventures. We planned the trip well in advance and selected each destination with purpose. Rebecca Adventure Travel did the rest. Fine hotels, excellent guides, car rental, attractions, some meals, and they provided FULL TIME guidance throughout the trip. We are well pleased with the team, communication was excellent and the hotels were beyond our expectations. We will use Rebecca Adventure Travel again and highly recommend their services. Many thanks to Maggie, Guillermo, Miguel, Katie!!
  
 
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 petinab2017 
 
02/09/2025
 
 
 
 
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A trip to remember!
We booked the 23-Day Complete Ecuador & Galapagos tour through Juan in the Rebecca office. From the start there was clear communication and a helpful attitude, nothing was a problem. This continued throughout the whole trip. The guides were awesome and Carlos and the Operations team were always on call to help us if we needed it. This was a fantastic tour which covered all the main attractions including a week in the Galapagos islands which was amazing. I highly recommend Rebecca Adventure Travel!
  
 
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 Experience254329 
 
13/08/2025
 
 
 
 
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Zorgeloos reizen in Ecuador!
Met Rebbeca’s Adventure traveling een individuele reis geboekt. 26 dagen Ecuador en de Galapagos eilanden en o.a. Quito, Mindo, Amazone, heetwaterbronnen, Cuenca, Baños en nog veel meer. Wat een fantastische reis hadden we. Eerst met ons gezin en halverwege sloten onze vrienden vanuit Aruba aan. Alles was perfect geregeld. Eigen busje met vaste gids en chauffeur. Bij iedere volgende locatie een update vanaf kantoor met de details voor de volgende bestemming. Hierdoor hadden we een zorgeloze tijd en hebben we Ecuador echt mogen leren kennen en beleven! Een volgende keer weten we jullie weer te vinden!
  
 
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 Tripadvisor rating score: 4.9 of 5, 
based on 586 reviews

Prices

Prices, based on number of guests, start at:
2 guestsUSD 4,860 p.p.
4 guestsUSD 4,706 p.p.
6 guestsUSD 4,601 p.p.

Ecuador and Galápagos Family Tour: Day-by-Day Itinerary

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  • DAY 1: Quito arrival and welcome

    Rebecca Adventure Travel The Virgin of Quito monument standing tall atop the green hill during a Panecillo Quito old town exploration tour

    Your Ecuador and Galápagos family tour begins! Upon arrival, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to Ilatoa Lodge, a hillside retreat overlooking Quito and the Andes. Your hosts, Marcelo and Rossana, will welcome you with a hands-on cooking class featuring local cuisine.

    • Activity Activity:Arrival. Cooking.
    • Transport Transport:Car.
    • Meal Meal:Dinner with cooking class.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Ilatoa Lodge.

  • DAY 2: Quito historic centre, Mitad del Mundo and Pululahua

    Rebecca Adventure Travel Visitors walking along a paved path toward the equatorial monument during a cultural tour at mitad del mundo

    Explore Quito’s historic centre with your guide, visiting Panecillo Hill, the Basílica del Voto Nacional, the city’s main squares, and the 17th-century Basilica and Convent of San Francisco. Continue to the Middle of the World Museum, located on the equator, before visiting the Pululahua volcanic crater.

    • Activity Activity:Exploring. Sightseeing. Walking.
    • Transport Transport:Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Ilatoa Lodge.

  • DAY 3: Andes to the Amazon basin

    Rebecca Adventure Travel Squirrel monkey perching on tree branches in the jungle canopy during a visit to the Amazoonico Rescue Center in Napo

    Leave the Andes behind as you travel down into the Amazon rainforest. A motorized canoe takes you along the river to Itamandi Lodge, where you’ll settle in before enjoying lunch and some time by the pool.

    Later, head into the jungle with your guide on an interactive hike to discover the rainforest’s plants and wildlife.

    • Activity Activity:Exploring. Hiking.
    • Transport Transport:Car. Boat.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Dinner.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Itamandi Lodge or similar.

  • DAY 4: Itamandi Lodge and the Napo river

    Rebecca Adventure Travel Butterfly in the Amazon

    Choose how you’d like to experience the Amazon today. Options include river tubing, wildlife hikes, community visits, or simply relaxing at the lodge, with your Itamandi guide helping you tailor the day to your family’s interests.

    • Activity Activity:Tubing. Exploring. Hiking. Wildlife watching.
    • Transport Transport:Boat.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Itamandi lodge.

  • DAY 5: Papallacta hot springs

    Rebecca Adventure Travel Papallacta Hot Springs

    Leave the Amazon and return to the Andes, arriving at the Papallacta hot springs. Spend the day hiking the surrounding trails, relaxing at the spa, or soaking in the volcanic baths while taking in the mountain scenery.

    • Activity Activity:Exploring. Relaxing.
    • Transport Transport:Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Dinner.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Papallacta Spa Hotel.

  • DAY 6: Otavalo market and a Kichwa community day

    Rebecca Adventure Travel

    Head to Otavalo to explore its famous handicraft market and meet local families and market vendors. Along the way, stop at the original bizcocho factory to sample this traditional Ecuadorian biscuit and visit a nearby condor rescue centre.

    • Activity Activity:Walking. Exploring.
    • Transport Transport:Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Ilatoa Lodge or similar.

  • DAY 7: Flight to San Cristóbal

    Rebecca Adventure Travel Family paddling in colorful sit-on-top kayaks along calm coastal waters during a Kayaking Isabela Island excursion

    Fly from Quito to San Cristóbal in the Galápagos, then transfer to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Once you’ve settled in, enjoy family-friendly water activities such as kayaking or paddleboarding, with sea lions sometimes joining you in the water.

    Later, take part in a ceviche cooking class and learn how to prepare this Ecuadorian favorite using fresh local seafood.

    • Activity Activity:Kayaking or paddleboarding. Cooking.
    • Transport Transport:Car. Plane.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Casa Opuntia or similar.

  • DAY 8: Family volunteering in the San Cristóbal highlands

    Rebecca Adventure Travel Finca Mandinga Volunteer - Puerto Chino - Puerto Chino

    Spend the day volunteering in the San Cristóbal highlands, with activities designed to connect your family with the local community and environment. Help out at an organic farm, learn about conservation at a cloud-forest school, and lend a hand maintaining the white sands of Puerto Chino Beach.

    • Activity Activity:Volunteering. Exploring.
    • Transport Transport:Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Casa Opuntia or similar.

  • DAY 9: Kicker Rock boat tour

    Rebecca Adventure Travel The iconic volcanic rock spires rising from the sea at sunset on a kicker rock tour in the Galápagos Islands

    Set out on a full-day boat and snorkeling excursion around Kicker Rock, one of the Galápagos’ premier marine sites. Look for tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, and, with some luck, hammerhead sharks as you explore the waters around the dramatic volcanic formation.

    After lunch onboard, continue to a remote beach where the family can swim, relax, and enjoy some time on shore.

    • Activity Activity:Exploring. Snorkeling. Swimming.
    • Transport Transport:Boat.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Casa Opuntia or similar.

  • DAY 10: Flight to Isabela

    Rebecca Adventure Travel Red and white lighthouse on a rocky point near Playa Mann in the Galápagos with a town and ocean in the back

    Take a scenic inter-island flight to Isabela, then transfer to your waterfront hotel in Puerto Villamil. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the hotel, explore the nearby beaches, or simply relax after the journey.

    • Activity Activity:Exploring. Sightseeing.
    • Transport Transport:Car. Plane.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Casita de la Playa or similar.

  • DAY 11: Los Túneles snorkeling

    Rebecca Adventure Travel Green sea turtle swimming below snorkelers in the clear water of Los Túneles, Isabela Island

    Set out early by boat for Los Túneles, a maze of lava formations and one of the Galápagos’ premier snorkeling sites. Swim among green sea turtles, sea lions, and reef sharks, while keeping an eye out for penguins and seahorses.

    • Activity Activity:Snorkeling. Wildlife watching.
    • Transport Transport:Boat.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Snack.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Casita de la Playa or similar.

  • DAY 12: Wetlands tour and speedboat to Santa Cruz

    Rebecca Adventure Travel Two pink flamingos wading gracefully through shallow brackish waters at Flamingo Lagoon in the Galápagos Islands

    Explore Isabela’s wetlands on a leisurely guided tour, with time to enjoy the landscape and wildlife before the afternoon transfer to Santa Cruz by speedboat.

    Once you arrive, the rest of the day is free to explore or relax with your family.

    • Activity Activity:Exploring. Relaxing.
    • Transport Transport:Car. Speedboat.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Hotel Fiesta or similar.

  • DAY 13: Giant tortoises and tree planting

    Rebecca Adventure Travel A giant tortoise with its mouth wide open amidst lush green grass in the Santa Cruz Highlands of the Galápagos Islands

    Head into the Santa Cruz highlands to see Galápagos giant tortoises in the wild, then take part in a tree-planting activity that supports the reforestation of endemic species.

    Spend the afternoon at your own pace, with options including a swim at Las Grietas or a visit to the white-sand beaches of Tortuga Bay. This concludes your grand Ecuador and Galápagos family tour!

    • Activity Activity:Exploring. Reforesting. Conservation of native species.
    • Transport Transport:Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Hotel Fiesta or similar.

  • DAY 14: Departure

    Rebecca Adventure Travel Exterior view of the terminal building and access road at quito airport under an overcast sky in Ecuador

    After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Guayaquil or Quito, marking the end of your Ecuador and Galápagos family adventure.

    • Activity Activity:Departure.
    • Transport Transport:Car. Plane.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast.

Ecuador and Galápagos Family Tour Map

14-day Ecuador & Galapagos family adventure tour

Inclusions

  • Meals as described in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
  • Round trip flights Quito or Guayaquil-San Cristóbal or Baltra-Quito or Guayaquil.
  • Transfers as described in the itinerary.
  • Professional, English-speaking guide during tours.
  • All activities as described in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees as described in the itinerary.
  • 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.

Exclusions

  • Optional ceviche cooking class on San Cristóbal Island.
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee: USD 200 p.p. (subject to change).
  • Migratory control card: USD 20 p.p. (subject to change).
  • Isabela dock fee: USD 10 p.p.
  • Water taxis to and from the shore.
  • Snorkeling equipment: snorkel, mask, fins, and life vest.
  • Wetsuits (available for rent).
  • Personal expenses.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Optional tips for guides and drivers.

Accommodations

Ilatoa Lodge-Front

Ilatoa Lodge

Illuminated eco-lodge with a outdoor pool reflected in water at dusk in Itamandi Lodge surrounded by Ecuador jungle

Itamandi Lodge

Yellow and stone facade of Papallacta Spa Hotel surrounded by lush gardens and misty volcanic mountains in Ecuador

Papallacta Spa Hotel

Illuminated garden courtyard with arches and stone paths at Casa Opuntia, Galápagos

Casa Opuntia

Modern white beachfront hotel with palm trees and lounge lawn at Hotel Casita de la Playa on Isabela Island Galapagos

Casita de la Playa

The front entrance and wooden sign of Hotel Fiesta surrounded by red tile roofs and tropical foliage

Hotel Fiesta

14 Family Days in Ecuador and the Galápagos: FAQs

  • Is an Ecuador and Galápagos family tour ideal for kids and adults?

    Yes. The Amazon rainforest, the Andes and the Galápagos Islands sit within short internal flights of each other, so a family can cross four ecosystems in two weeks without long travel days.

  • What age suits this Ecuador and Galápagos family tour?

    It’s ideal for kids seven and up. The Amazon canoe ride, hot springs, and island snorkeling are fun for all kids that age, and the pacing allows for ample recovery days.

  • Is the Amazon lodge in this Ecuador and Galápagos family tour safe for children?

    Yes. Itamandi is reached by a 40-minute covered canoe ride. It has family cabins with mosquito nets, and all trails are guided. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended.

  • What does volunteering on an Ecuador and Galápagos family tour involve?

    A half day at a San Cristóbal highlands project through Huella Positiva, planting endemic species alongside the family who farms the land. Children take part directly.

  • Do children pay full price on an Ecuador and Galápagos family tour?

    No. Children under 12 receive a 10% discount on the tour, and Galápagos National Park entry is USD 100 for under-12s against USD 200 for adults.

Additional information

  • Prices for the upcoming travel season are subject to change.
  • Essential items to bring include comfortable and lightweight clothing (with a jacket as a precaution), water, sunblock, sunglasses, and your passport.
  • To enter Ecuador, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your intended departure from the country.
  • Prices are subject to seasonal surcharges during Christmas, New Year’s, and Holy Week (Semana Santa).
  • For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
  • Activity schedules are subject to change based on departure/arrival times and availability. All inclusions are guaranteed until the afternoon of the final day of the itinerary.
  • Maximize your time in the Galápagos by choosing early arrival and late departure flights. Late arrivals or early departures may cause you to miss some of the included tours.
  • Bring smaller baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galápagos Islands is quite limited.
  • ​​There are no guides on the public speedboat transportation between islands.
  • It is suggested to have current travel insurance, including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
  • Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
  • Tap water in the Galápagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
  • Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, or unforeseen circumstances.
  • When flying to the Galápagos from Quito or Guayaquil, we recommend arriving in the city at least 24 hours before your flight to avoid inconveniences.

Advantages of Booking with Rebecca Adventure Travel

  • Impactful Travel: Develop meaningful connections that provide mutual enrichment for both travelers and host cultures.
  • Empowering Locals: Support family-owned businesses, immerse yourself in local culture, and contribute to local economies.
  • Sustainable Travel: Preserve cultures and environments for future generations with our Huella Positiva, a sustainable and regenerative tourism model.
  • Peace of Mind: We’re here for you every step of the way, offering requisite insurance, certifications, and rebooking options.
  • Customized Service: Our personalized Travel Curator ensures your trip meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

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