Family Land Galapagos — Multi-Activities
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Family Land Galapagos — Multi-Activities
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8 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Looking to give your kids a crash course in exotic wildlife? What better place to visit than “Darwin’s test kitchen,” the Galápagos? On this multi-activity trip, you’ll have the chance to snorkel, hike, kayak, and swim the islands, as well as visit a giant tortoise breeding centre and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Who says learning about nature has to be boring?
Includes
Activities
- Visit to a wildlife interpretation centre (San Cristóbal Island)
- Snorkelling trip to Isla Lobos (San Cristóbal Island)
- Visit to Las Grietas
- Excursion to see giant tortoises in the wild (Santa Cruz Island)
- Tortuga Bay walk and kayaking excursion (Santa Cruz Island)
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit (Santa Cruz Island)
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nights).
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Plane, speedboat, van, pickup truck, local bus, panga.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guide while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito.
Highlights
- Encounter incredible wildlife
- Snorkel and swim with sea turtles and manta rays
- Kayak at Tortuga Bay
- Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
- See giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
Trip Details
8 days
Plane, speedboat, van, pickup truck, local bus, panga.
English
Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Moderate
Family, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The adventure begins today. Feel free to explore, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Your G Representative will review the details of your tour.Accommodation - NH Collection Royal Quito
Day 2: Quito/San Cristóbal Island
Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on Mann Beach or swimming with playful sea lions as the frigate birds glide on the thermals.
In the evening, opt for a dinner and sample some of the island's fresh fish and produce.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Free_time - Free time on San Cristóbal gives an opportunity to make the most of the variety of activities available here. Hire a bike for a ride around the island or rent snorkelling equipment and search for marine life. Choose to take a walk around the area and enjoy island life.Accommodation - Blue Marlin Hotel
Day 3: San Cristóbal Island
visit the Interpretation Centre and learn more about the history of the Galápagos, sometimes referred to as “the Enchanted Islands.” Spend the rest of the remainder of the day relaxing on Mann Beach or swimming with playful sea lions as the frigate birds glide on the thermals.
The day begins with a short boat ride to Isla Lobos, an islet populated by numerous sea lions, which give the island its name. Spend the day snorkelling – a fantastic opportunity to observe the abundant marine life that Galápagos is renowned for. Back aboard the boat, sail to San Cristóbal, visit the Interpretation Center and then have free time to enjoy the beaches and surrounding areas.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard and get your float on.Activity - Snorkel the waters of peaceful Isla Lobos, amid the families of sea lions and their inquisitive pups looking to play. Spot nesting frigatebirds and the famous blue-footed boobies resting on the shore. Be sure to bring your camera to catch some snaps at this prime wildlife watching haven.Transport - Climb aboard and get your float on.Activity - Learn about the history of the Galápagos Islands from the very beginning of their volcanic origins through to today’s conservation efforts. Tour the Human History exhibit to learn about the islands’ discovery and colonization, and discover the natural history and variety of flora and fauna that make the Galápagos so fascinating.Free_time - Free time on San Cristóbal gives an opportunity to make the most of the variety of activities available here. Hire a bike for a ride around the island or rent snorkelling equipment and search for marine life. Choose to take a walk around the area and enjoy island life.Accommodation - Blue Marlin Hotel
Day 4: San Cristóbal Island/Santa Cruz Island
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Cut swiftly through the water en route to the next stop (and hang on to your hat).Activity - Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and see the Galápagos giant tortoise in its natural surroundings. Explore the area and its incredible wildlife.Accommodation - Hotel Dejavu
Day 5: Santa Cruz Island
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Grab a life jacket and go for a kayak adventure in the mangroves of Tortuga Bay. Keep an eye out for a wide variety of marine life, including colorful reef fish, rays, and sea turtles, as you paddle the blue waters. Relax after on a beautiful fine white sand beach, and soak up some sun – you may spot some iguanas also trying to catch some rays on the shore.Accommodation - Hotel Dejavu
Day 6: Santa Cruz Island
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Cross a cactus forest looking for Darwin finches and lava lizards on the way to Las Grietas, a local swimming hole. The cool, bright turquoise water separates two volcanic cliffs. Fed by the ocean from one end and a river from the other this unique brackish pool is perfect for swimming. Activity - Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center a great place to observe many species of tortoises. Brought back from the brink of extinction, see the famous Galápagos tortoise up close – a corral houses adult tortoises, and a nursery cares for the young until around age three when their shells have hardened. This area also houses the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific organization initiated in 1964, which works to preserve the Galápagos' ecosystem through the conservation efforts of scientists, researchers, and volunteers. While the offices themselves are not open to visitors, the research station provides a study location for international scientists and environmental education for the local community.Accommodation - Hotel Dejavu
Day 7: Santa Cruz Island/Quito
After a transfer over the island of Santa Cruz, arrive at Baltra Island for our return flight to Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, transfer to the hotel for free time and one last night with newfound friends.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Transfer over the island of Santa Cruz to Baltra Island to catch our flight back to Quito. Free_time - Explore the city of Quito at leisure and enjoy the best of this cosmopolitan city. Accommodation - NH Collection Royal Quito
Day 8: Quito
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
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- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
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From
AUD $4599
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 Mar 2026
Customer Reviews
07/16/2024
Perfect family introduction to the Galapagos. Now need to return for a small ship based tour that includes all the other islands
07/14/2024
This vacation was a magical trip that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Our guide was absolutely amazing and kept us engaged the entire time we were with her. If you have ever wanted to see the Galápagos Islands with your family, I would highly...
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/16/2024
Perfect family introduction to the Galapagos. Now need to return for a small ship based tour that includes all the other islands
07/14/2024
This vacation was a magical trip that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Our guide was absolutely amazing and kept us engaged the entire time we were with her. If you have ever wanted to see the Galápagos Islands with your family, I would highly...
07/14/2024
Epic adventure
05/31/2024
For us, this was a trip of a lifetime. We saw Orcas, swam with Sealions, Sea Turtles, Parrot fish, Marine Iguana's & sharks. Saw giant tortoise and all with the guidance of our incredible guide - Dario. Thank you.
05/07/2024
Trip of a life time we now have thw traveling bug and will be in touch we are think safari next
04/07/2024
We had a fantastic trip. Level of activity was perfect for my active, nature loving 9 year old. Dario made us feel very safe and comfortable.
04/07/2024
Third G adventure trip. i was disappointed with lack of service before we left. Sent several emails wanting to adjust itinary which were not answered. ultimately i had to do it all my self and it was too late once i was on the trip.
04/07/2024
After two family trips in the past 15 months, I feel confident in the quality and consistency of the G Adventure tours. We plan on traveling with them until our youngest turns 18 and ages us out of the program!
01/27/2024
There was just the right amount of a activities and just the right amount of free time. Our CE0 was fabulous. He was friendly and knowledgeable and created a very fun atmosphere.
01/09/2024
Fun trip
01/09/2024
Greatly organised trip, wish there is transport to and from Tortuga bay.
01/08/2024
It was fun, educational, well organized, always on time. My family loved it, the other families were liked mined and great to hang out with and we made really good friends with them. This will go down as one of the best family vacations we have ever...
01/07/2024
This was an incredible trip for all the family. We all learned a lot, saw so much local wildlife, birds, fish, sharks, turtles, tortoises, iguanas. Our group had children aged 10 to 19 with parents and there was something for everything. Our local gui...
01/07/2024
It was an amazing trip that took the stress out of traveling. Just enough of everything for us.
01/05/2024
The overall experience of my trip was wonderful. I am truly coming away from this experience having learned and enjoyed myself so much. The wildlife in the Galapagos is incredible. I loved all of our activities, met so many great people, and we had the b...
01/05/2024
Wonderful experience. Feel like we were safely guided in all ways to make the most of the destination.
01/04/2024
My family and I were very pleased to experience the Galápagos Islands with G Adventures. We had excellent accommodations and activities lined up for us. They allowed us to experience the culture and enjoy all that the islands have to offer. We found ...
09/03/2024
Amazing, we definitely felt we had amazing experiences and got value for our money. We would definitely use G Adventures again. G Adventures secret sauce is your CEOs. I still remember my CEO from 15 years ago and it was the reason we were confident t...
08/23/2024
Gadventure provided the travel experience they were advertising! Our trip was well planned. Our guide was delightful. Just lasting memories for us and a desire to go back there.
08/22/2024
I can’t say enough good things about this tour. Our tour guide went above and beyond to make the trip comfortable, engaging, and enjoyable. I was surprised that one of the most enjoyable things about the tour was bonding with the other families. We wi...
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