9 Day Galapagos Islands Family Friendly Tour with Kids

Tour Summary

Welcome to an exciting 9-day adventure in the Galapagos Islands, specially designed as a Family Friendly Tour with kids. Explore the enchanting wildlife, pristine beaches, and unique ecosystems while creating lifelong memories with your little ones.

This family-friendly tour offers a perfect balance of educational experiences and fun-filled activities suitable for children. Discover the fascinating marine life through guided snorkeling tours, where your little ones can observe colorful fish and playful sea lions. Embark on gentle nature walks, accompanied by expert guides who will engage your toddlers with interesting facts about the Galapagos’ endemic species.

Enjoy relaxing beach time, build sandcastles, and soak up the sun on the beautiful shores. Your little ones will also have the opportunity to learn about conservation efforts through interactive programs designed specifically for their age group.

This immersive journey ensures a safe and comfortable experience for your kids, with accommodations and facilities that cater to families. Let the Galapagos Islands become a magical playground for your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity. Enjoy this 9-Day Galapagos Islands Family Friendly Tour with Kids and make memories that will last forever with your family.

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Highlights

Kicker RockThe favorite place for an array of marine birds and a high chance to see Galapagos sharks.
Playa MannEnjoy beach time watching the sea lions around you.
Los TunelesSnorkel in the clear waters and swim with a lot of different unique animal species.
Tortuga BayA beach with subtle and soft white sand, captivating blue waters and marine iguanas.

Itinerary

DAY 1 TRANSFER SAN CRISTOBAL - PLAYA MANN- CEVICHE COOKING CLASS
This tour starts when you arrive at San Cristobal Airport, your driver will pick you up and your toddler and take you to your selected hotel in the village of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Then enjoy a kayak experience on a San Cristobal beach. You will enjoy different activities, be surrounded by the wealth of nature, and find different species of animals along the way. Prior to the tour, you will receive a short introduction and safety instructions.

After lunch visit Playa Mann, a beautiful white beach located just outside the village of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, within a walking distance of about 15 minutes. The purity of its waters makes it an ideal spot for snorkeling and you have a high chance of seeing Galapagos sea lions here.

End your activities of the day with a Ceviche Cooking Class, this activity is an amazing way to get to know the local and fresh produce of the Galapagos Islands and the delicious fish ceviche you can make with a local expert, Mrs. Barbara! Her cooking class began from humble beginnings when she used to sell her special ceviche in town. Later on, she began to offer classes of her famed ceviches, which is now a complete experience at a local restaurant on the way to the beach near Playa Mann.
- Activity:Arrival, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Cooking.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Lunch.
- Accommodation:Casa Opuntia or similar.
DAY 2 KICKER ROCK
After breakfast, you will be picked up at approximately 7:00 a.m. to visit Kicker Rock, one of the most spectacular landmarks in the Galapagos Islands. You will be taken to the passenger pier to board the speedboat for the tour that will take you to Kicker Rock.

Kicker rock is made up of two volcanic rocks 140 meters tall, located off the coast of San Cristobal Island. When viewed from the south, the rocks look like a sleeping lion, which is why the Spanish name is León Dormido. From another side it looks like a boot, hence the English name Kicker Rock.

This rock formation in the middle of the water is the favorite place for an array of marine birds and great underwater life. The natural erosion of this ancient cone has created a channel between the rocks that provides the ideal habitat for a variety of sharks, manta rays, and any other aquatic wildlife. In the afternoon, you return to Pureto Baquerizo Moreno around 3:00 p.m. and you will be taken to your hotel.
- Activity:Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Boat.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch.
- Accommodation:Casa Opuntia or similar.
DAY 3 SAN CRISTOBAL - ISABELA
You will be picked up at your hotel and brought to San Cristobal Airport for your departing flight. The drive will take about 5 minutes.

Flight San Cristobal – Isabela
This short flight of about 45 minutes gives you the chance to experience Galapagos Islands from the air. These planes are small and hold up to 9 passengers. Then you will be picked up at Isabela Airport and brought to your hotel in Puerto Villamil. This drive takes about 7 minutes.

NOTE:
Baggage Policy for Inter-Island air flight: 25 lbs per passenger. This includes checked luggage and carry-on.

Extra baggage allowance may be purchased online or at the counter (USD 2 per extra pound) to increase the twenty-five-pound allowance per person.
- Activity:Island Hopping.
- Transport:Car, Airplane.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Hotel Albermarle or similar.
DAY 4 FLAMINGO LAGOON - WETLANDS BIKING
You will have a short visit to the Flamingo Lagoon. This place is the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos Islands and is one of the main reproductive sites for the majority of flamingos found within the islands.

For biking, you can pick up your rented bikes in the village of Isabela, and from there you can bike to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center. You will be able to spot young and old Giant tortoises in their natural habitat. From here you can continue biking to the Wall of Tears. Along the way, you even have a great chance to see the Giant tortoises near the road and you can enjoy incredible views across the island.
- Activity:Hiking, Biking.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Hotel Abermarle or similar.
DAY 5 LOS TUNELES SNORKELING TOUR
For your tour to Los Tuneles, you will either be picked up at 7:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. according to availability. You will be brought to the passenger pier to be taken to what is known as one of the best snorkeling locations in the world, Los Tuneles or “The Tunnels”. It will be about 45 minutes to arrive via speedboat. The water is shallow, calm, and very clear, allowing you to view the sea sanctuary below you. There is a series of lava flows that have produced unique geological formations like arcs and tunnels underneath and above the water. This has created a habitat for many local Galapagos species.

The entrance to the site is shallow and the waves can be strong, enter with care and follow the instructions of the guide. You will have a snack during the morning tour and if you are in the afternoon tour you will have a boxed lunch. After the tour, you will return to Puerto Villamil and be dropped off at your hotel.
- Activity:Snorkeling.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Snack.
- Accommodation:Hotel Albemarle or similar.
DAY 6 ISABELA - SANTA CRUZ
You will be picked up at your hotel and dropped off at the Isabela dock to take the speed boat back to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. The drive will take around 10 minutes.

You will take a public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island, which takes approximately 2,5 hours.

Upon your arrival at Puerto Ayora dock, you will be picked up by your driver to take you to your hotel in the port town of Santa Cruz. The drive will take between five and ten minutes.
- Activity:Exploring, Relaxing.
- Transport:Speedboat, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Hotel Ikala or similar.
DAY 7 SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS - TORTUGA BAY
On your way to Puerto Ayora, you will stop in the Santa Cruz Highlands. Here is one of the best places to view the Giant Tortoise in its natural habitat. The ranch you will visit allows you to have close contact with nature and these gentle giants. During the visit, you will also be able to see various Galapagos finches and other land birds you do not see near the shore surrounded by endemic vegetation.

If you have time you can do this self-guided activity while in Puerto Ayora. You can visit one of the most beautiful beaches of the Galapagos Islands. The walk from Puerto Ayora village takes about 25 minutes. This white sand and turquoise water pristine beach is ideal to have a quiet beach day, rent some kayaks and see groups of marine iguanas that are regulating their temperature on the rocks and sand. Take enough water and some snacks with you, since there is no place to buy food or water.
- Activity:Hiking, Exploring.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch.
- Accommodation:Hotel Ikala or similar.
DAY 8 FREE DAY
Today you have a free day to enjoy the surroundings by yourself. Check our Self Guide for Santa Cruz Island.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Hotel Ikala or similar.
DAY 9 TRANSFER OUT - BALTRA AIRPORT
You will have a transfer from Puerto Ayora to the Baltra Airport about 3 hours before the departure of your flight. This time will be coordinated before your travel.

The transfer will take about 45 minutes until you reach the Itabacca Channel. The ferry will then take you to the other side of the channel, about ten minutes. Once you arrive, you will continue by bus to the airport.
- Activity:Departure.
- Meal:Breakfast.

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9-Day Galapagos Islands Family Friendly Tour with Kids

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Price Based on Number of Guests:

1 guest	$ 4,330 p.p.
2 - 5 guests	$ 2,800 p.p.
6 or more guests	$ 2,759 p.p.

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Inclusions

Meals as described in the itinerary.
Accommodation in double or triple room.
Transportation on and between the islands as described in the itinerary.
Private airport pick-ups and drop-offs.
Private activities and transfers as described in the itinerary.
Professional English-speaking guide during tours.
Entrance fees to the mentioned activities.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions

+ International flights.
+ Flights between Ecuador’s Mainland and the Galapagos Islands.
+ Activities, meals and drinks not described in the itinerary.
+ Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park: $ 100 p.p. (cash only).
+ Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
+ Water Taxi (the small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back).
+ For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November).
+ Personal medical and travel insurance. Can be included upon request.
+ Personal expenses.
+ Optional tips for the guide.

Additional information

Prices for 2024 and 2025 are subject to change.
For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
For the Galapagos Islands part of the tour, please take into consideration that you will need to arrive at San Cristóbal Island (SCY) and depart from Baltra Island (GPS).
The paddleboarding is subject to availability.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
Rebecca Adventure Travel is not responsible for any illnesses or missed meals and tours due to an illness.
It is important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
Important things to bring: Warm, windproof, and waterproof clothing, appropriate shoes or boots, water, sunblock, sunglasses, pocket money, and passport.