The Galapagos Islands are a unique destination in the world, ideal for enjoying a family vacation full of adventure, nature, and fun. There are different options to explore this archipelago, which hosts a wide variety of unique species and stunning landscapes. One of them is to take a cruise around the islands, which allows you to visit several places in a short time, with all the comforts and services on board. Another option is to stay in a hotel on one of the inhabited islands and take island-to-island tours, which offer more flexibility and freedom to get to know the environment at your own pace.
Galapagos Cruises are an excellent way to have an unforgettable experience on a Galapagos family tour, as they have naturalist guides who explain the history, geology, and biology of each place visited. In addition, cruises have activities designed for children in which they are taught about the fauna, flora, and conservation of the islands, while having fun with games and crafts.
Galapagos Cruises also offer the possibility of snorkeling, kayaking, paddle surfing, and other water activities, which allow you to observe marine animals up close, such as turtles, penguins, wolves and sea lions, sharks and colorful fish.
Island-to-island or Island-hopping tours are another alternative to enjoy a Galapagos Islands family tour, as they provide the opportunity to stay in a comfortable and cozy hotel, with a swimming pool, restaurant, and other facilities. From the hotel, you can access different daily yacht tours, which take you to nearby islands, where you can walk, swim, sunbathe and enjoy nature. Some of the islands that can be visited are Bartolome, Plazas, Santa Fe, and Seymour, which have spectacular landscapes and a great diversity of species, such as blue-footed boobies, albatrosses, frigates, marine and land iguanas, flightless cormorants and flamingos.
Island-to-island tours also allow you to get to know the inhabited islands, such as Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana, and San Cristobal, where you can visit the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, in Isabela, you can visit one of the best places in the Galapagos to snorkel, the tunnels, also take a bike ride to the Wall of Tears, visit the Sierra Negra volcano, and other attractions.
Whatever your choice, family tours in the Galapagos Islands, offer you a unique and wonderful experience, which will make you feel part of this ecological paradise, where wildlife and humans coexist in harmony. Don’t miss the opportunity to live this adventure with your loved ones and book your tour with one of the specialized agencies that offer attractive and affordable packages like our tour operator Dana Tours.
Don’t forget to add a visit to mainland Ecuador and all its attractions, especially come to Mindo Cloud Forest and stay at Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa.
