Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 8+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 8+

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 8+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 8+

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

Hike with your family in volcano-studded highlands. Discover traditional crafts, village music and ancient ruins. Adventure in the beautifully biodiverse Galápagos Islands and get ready for close encounters with colorful wildlife.  

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Walk/Hike
Snorkel
Biking
Kayak

Highlights

  • Visit an award-winning condor conservation center high in the Andes  
  • Explore indigenous highland villages where centuries-old traditions thrive  
  • Bike island routes to coffee and sugarcane farms—a side of the Galápagos that few experience  
  • Snorkel and kayak with tropical fish, sea lions and white-tipped reef sharks  
  • It’s a blast for our youngest travelers to meet the islands’ oldest residents: giant tortoises who can live 100 years or more!  
Ecuador Galapagos and Andes Family Multi-Adventure map

Ecuador

Start/End Quito

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Lake View Ecuador

Day 1

Description

Hike the orchid-lined caldera rim of deep-blue Laguna de Cuicocha with your family • Enjoy the spirited serenading of musicians playing handcrafted instruments • Explore the quaint town of Cotacachi, famous for its leather goods • Kids enjoy a special Andean pan flute making workshop and a scavenger hunt in the local artisan market.

Accommodations

Night 1

La Mirage Garden Hotel & Spa
Cotacachi
*Deluxe Hotel

Peacocks stroll freely in the lavish gardens of this stately hotel, which combines Ecuadorian and European styles. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Woman Weaving Blanket

Days 2-3

Description

Visit Ecuador's foremost master weavers—kids get a chance to learn the ancient craft firsthand • Experience daily life with the locals in the community of Angla • The family of a former Ecuadorian president welcomes us to our home for two nights, the luxurious Hacienda Zuleta, set amid volcano vistas and pre-Inca ruins • Exclusive opportunities for kids to participate in interactive games at the Condor Wasi, milk cows and see how local cheese is made • Hike along steep-sided valleys to a pre-Inca archaeological site.

Accommodations
Hacienda Zuleta

(2 nights)

Nights 2-3

Hacienda Zuleta
Zuleta
Premiere Hotel

Luxuriate at this idyllic 17th-century hotel, 4,000-acre working farm and living museum owned by a former Ecuadorian president and his family. (spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Cake Being Served Amazon Jungle

Days 4-5

Description

Fly to the Galápagos Islands, an isolated sanctuary for a stunning array of unique plants and animals, and get set for incredible up-close wildlife viewing • With an expert local guide, head to a secluded private reserve where many of the island's most notable residents—giant tortoises—hang out • Bike through the highlands and rural Galapagueño villages to a local coffee and sugarcane farm • Spend the day at Tortuga Bay, with a chance to see sea turtles and white-tipped reef sharks.   

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Royal Palm Hotel Galápagos
Santa Cruz Island
*Deluxe Hotel

Designed to complement its lush highland surroundings, this serene hotel features a natural lava tube on its grounds. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Snorkeler Thumbs Up

Days 6-8

Description

Boat from island to island, stopping to snorkel, paddle, hike and swim • Marvel at blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, eagle rays, fluorescent fish, sea lions and lava lizards • Kick back at our comfortable island lodges or venture out to hike, play at the beach and discover quaint port towns • The younger set gets their creative juices flowing with a special art activity.

Accommodations

Nights 6-7

Golden Bay ​Galápagos
San Cristóbal Island
Premiere Hotel

Set on Playa de Oro beach, this eco-friendly hotel features a modern touch that blends with its natural surroundings.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

La Mirage Garden Hotel & Spa
Cotacachi

*Deluxe Hotel

Peacocks stroll freely in the lavish gardens of this stately hotel, which combines Ecuadorian and European styles. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3

Hacienda Zuleta
Zuleta

Premiere Hotel

Luxuriate at this idyllic 17th-century hotel, 4,000-acre working farm and living museum owned by a former Ecuadorian president and his family. (spa)

Nights 4-5

Royal Palm Hotel Galápagos
Santa Cruz Island

*Deluxe Hotel

Designed to complement its lush highland surroundings, this serene hotel features a natural lava tube on its grounds. (pool)

Nights 6-7

Golden Bay ​Galápagos
San Cristóbal Island

Premiere Hotel

Set on Playa de Oro beach, this eco-friendly hotel features a modern touch that blends with its natural surroundings.

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