Hiking, Biking and Water Sports on the Galápagos Islands with your Family!
10 days
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Discover the natural wonders of the Galápagos with your family and see what Darwin called “a little world within itself” as you set out on expert-led hikes, bike rides, kayak and more.
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- While hiking, biking and kayaking with your family, come into contact with the rich wildlife of the Galápagos Islands
- Snorkel together off remote beaches in search of marine life and hike up to the edge of the largest caldera in the Galápagos Islands, at over six miles wide
- Expert naturalists provide fascinating insight into the survival and adaptive techniques of the indigenous animals, including Blue-footed Boobies, Darwin's finches and giant tortoises
What's this trip about?
Discover the natural wonders of the Galápagos with your family and see what Darwin called “a little world within itself” as you set out on expert-led hikes, bike rides, kayak and more.
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Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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1
In Transit to Program, Arrive Guayaquil, Hotel Check-in
Guayaquil Hotel Oro Verde
Activity note: Please note that this is an international travel day; no meals or program activities are scheduled on this day.
Morning: Arrive to Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Ol...
Day
2
Morning Stretch, Orientation, Guayaquil, Eco Park Kayaking
Guayaquil B,L,D Hotel Oro Verde
Activity note: Approx. 16 miles, about 30 minute drive to Laguna Eco Park. Visit to the Laguna Eco Park will be approximately 4 hours and include 1 hour of kayaking.
B...
Day
3
Flight to Baltra, Giant Tortoises at Santa Cruz Highlands
Galápagos Islands B,L Hotel Mainao Inn
Activity note: Flight is approx. 2 hours. There is a 44 lbs. weight limit for checked luggage on the flights to the islands. Excess luggage can be stored at the hotel...
Day
4
Charles Darwin Research Station, Transfer to Floreana
Galápagos Islands B,L,D Floreana Lava Lodge
Activity note: Board a speedboat for the approx. 2.5 hour transfer to Floreana Island. Participants may want to consider sea-sickness patches for the boat transfers ...
Day
5
La Primavera Farm, Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Galápagos Islands B,L,D Floreana Lava Lodge
Activity note: Hike through the relatively flat highlands of La Primavera Farm. Participants may want to bring a waterproof camera or waterproof housing for their...
Day
6
Transfer to Isabela, Tortoise Center, Tintoreras Islets
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Activity note: Boat transfer to Isabela is about 2.5 hours. Hiking around wetlands and lagoons, up to 1 mile over mainly flat terrain. Participants may want to consider sea...
Day
7
Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano & Volcan Chico
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Activity note: This morning we begin a full day of hiking at Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico. We’ll transfer by chiva for approx. 25 miles, about 45 minutes to the highlands and disem...
Day
8
Morning Kayaking in the Bay, Bike Ride to Wall of Tears
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Activity note: Kayaking the bay; bike ride to Wall of Tears 10 miles round trip; flat, sandy coastal road from town that becomes hilly as we enter the park.
Breakfast:...
Day
9
Transfer to Pto. Ayora, Flight to Guayaquil, Farewell Dinner
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Activity note: This morning before breakfast, we will have an early morning departure to the pier and transfer by boat to Puerto Ayora approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
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10
Program concludes
In Flight B
Activity note: Hotel check out by 11 a.m. Participants with independent travel arrangements and/or scheduled on later flights can keep their hotel rooms until check-out time on this day. Except for breakfast, all other meals are on ...
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Price per day$440
Last Updated: 9/12/2021
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Meals Included
- 21 Meals
- 9 Breakfasts
- 8 Lunches
- 4 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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