Family perdurable moments
Visiting the Galapagos Islands along with your family is definitely an unforgettable experience for both the parents and the childrens. The archipelago is an innate playground for people of all ages, with stunning beaches, islands where animals wander freely, and activities for the whole family.
Keep reading to learn some important things that could help during your family trip!
When to visit
Whatever category of trip you chose, the next question is when to go. Excellent thing is that the Galapagos Islands are a 365-day vacation spot with pleasant weather throughout the year while there is always something new and fascinating going on in nature.
Nevertheless, bad news would be that demand has always been high during children’s school vacations, so prepare ahead of time for better luck. We recommend booking at least 6-9 months ahead of time for summer travel and 1 year in advance for holidays such as Easter and Christmas.
Should I bring my one-year old?
Children of all ages are welcome to visit the Galapagos Islands. But even so, we suggest that children aged 5 and up get the most out of their experience. The teaching and learning resources of learning about nature, volcanoes, and evolution are priceless, and the family experiences will be exceptional.
Ways of making your own itinerary
Trips & Dreams travel specializes in custom Galapagos land tours, assisting you in creating a one-of-a-kind Galapagos itinerary that will keep your children enthused and the grown ups joyful. Simply let us know the ages of each member of the family, as well as which activities you’ll actually appreciate the most, and we’ll take care of the rest.
A few activities do offer children’s special offers, so be sure to ask us about them. You can also save money by staying in hotel family rooms.
Cruise or Land-Base tours?
While cruises take you even farther away from the city to see more diverse islands, and sailing guides can really introduce the Galapagos experience to life for kids, the disadvantage is that after a few days onboard the ship, visitors start feeling caged up. As a result, consider a land-based Galapagos trip. These tours can indeed be customized to your family, offering a wide range of fun things for all ages as well as giving you a lot more flexibility in activities.
Places to visit
- Snorkeling: this has been a favorite activity for many children because it allows them to interact with playful sea lions and see colorful underwater creatures.
- Education centers: learning is an essential part of the Galapagos activity for children as well as for adults! There are interpretation centers on each of the main islands in which visitors can gain knowledge about the truly matchless Galapagos life.
- Beaches: these spots are usually the simplest method of keeping the whole family entertained for a whole day, and Galapagos has lots of choices. We suggest Puerto Villamil Beach (Isabela Island) or Tortuga Bay (Santa Cruz Island), both of which have long stretches of sandy beaches, are wonderful for swimming. They also have plenty of wildlife to keep wandering kids happy, including marine iguanas, sea lions, sally lightfoot crabs, and sea birds.
