Galapagos Tours for Families

Quito – Santa Cruz Island

• Transfer to Quito´s airport, galapagos flight to Baltra
• Arrival to Galapagos Island, Baltra Airport.
• Transfer from Baltra Airport to Santa Cruz Island
• Visit the Highlands or Bay Tour in Santa Cruz (Galapagos Natural Life Travel Agency, will select the best option for you according to the arrival time of your flights.)
• Lunch
• Briefing for next-day activities

Places to Visit:

• Highlands: Visit the El Chato 1, El Chato 2, or Primicias Farm, in any of these you can see the Giant Galapagos Tortoises and the typical vegetation of the Galapagos.

Details:

• Animals to see: Giant turtles, sea lions, sea turtles, reef fish, blue-footed boobies, and sharks.

• Activities: Trekking and Snorkeling

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit and water.

• Include: Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Hotel Accommodation, and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Lobbito Buss $5, Dinner, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• The activities in the water are just If you take the bay tour.
• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are wildlife.
• If it is only a passenger, the first day our driver is going to pick you up in Baltra Airport

Diving Daily Tour to North Seymour

Diving – North Seymour Island
Mosquera or Daphne
North Seymour is an island of volcanic origin located north of the island of Baltra, its sandy surroundings make it ideal for scuba diving, even for the inexperienced. You will be able to see starfish, coral fish, sea turtles, lions
sharks, blacktip sharks, whitetip sharks, and many other creatures
marine.
Mosquera is an islet located between North Seymour and South Seymour, with a bottom sandy, a 7-meter bay, and a 35-meter deep ravine,
Mosquera is ideal for all levels. Here you can make your first dive and
enjoy a unique experience in the heart of the Galapagos.
Daphne’s dive sites are suitable for both beginners and experienced divers. One of them includes a small cave of about 6 meters deep where you can find white-tip sharks and turtles marine.
During the excursion, you will also be able to see beautiful and colorful fish and the giant manta ray at greater depths.

Itinerary:
From 7h to 14h30
Boarding time: 6h30
From the diving center
Hotel – Itabaca channel: 45mins
Itabaca channel – North Seymour: 1h
1 dive of 30 minutes
8 meters deep
45 minutes snorkeling activity
Sea lions, rays, hammerheads, tropical turtles,
Galapagos sharks, reef sharks
Lunch, snack, water, towel
Transport
Divemaster, diving equipment

Note:

• The gear has to be tried the day before

Isabela Island

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
• Boarding Time at 07:00 am.
• Public ferry to Isabela, Sailing time from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island. (2 hours)
• Arrival at Villamil Port in Isabela Island at 09:00 am. approximately.
• At 11:00 am. Sailing time from Villamil Port to Tunnels. (1 hour)
• Visit Tunnels
• 2 times for snorkeling. (45 minutes for each one)
• Lunch
• Return to Isabela at 16:00 pm
• Arrival at Isabela at 17:00 pm approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel in Isabela.
• Briefing for next-day activities.

Places to Visit:

• Tunnels: This is one of the most spectacular snorkeling sites in Isabela, the water is shallow, calm and very clear, a marine sanctuary. A series of lava flows have produced unique geological formations, a series of arches and tunnels, below and above the water, where a large number of endemic Galapagos species live. The entrance to the site is not deep and the waves can be very strong, for this reason, access to this place is not always very feasible. The best time to visit Los Túneles is between January and May.

Details:

• Animals to see: Blue-footed boobies, rays, starfish, penguins, sea horses, sharks, sea turtles, reef fish.

• Activities: Snorkeling

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Isabela Fee $10, Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals, since they are in wildlife.
• This night you will stay in Isabela Island.

Wetlands, Turtle Breeding Center, and Tintorera

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Villamil Port, Isabela Island.
• Visit the Wetlands
• Visit the Flamingos Lake
• Visit the Tortoise Breeding Center
• Lunch
• Transfer BY PUBLIC FERRY to Puerto Ayora

Places to Visit:

• Wetlands: The Wetlands of Isabela Island are located just outside of Puerto Villamil. The Wetlands consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species such as common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, and gallinules. The Wetlands can be visited on foot via a path that winds through the swamps.

• Flamingo Lake: To the west of Puerto Villamil there are various salt and brackish lagoons which house an impressive variety of coastal and sea birds. Here, visitors can also find the largest concentration of flamingos in Galapagos.

• Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center: The Tortoise Breeding Center (also known as the Interpretation Center) is located nearby Puerto Villamil. A boardwalk connects the town to the Center, stretching across the wetlands and Prickly Pear Cacti shrub. Five sub-species of the Giant Tortoise exist on the island, yet their populations are threatened by introduced animals such as goats and cats. At the Tortoise Breeding Center, eggs are nursed in a hatchery and the giant tortoise adults are observed in supervised corrals. The Center aims to increase the population and secure the survival of these species.

• Tintoreras: The Tintoreras Islets, located a short distance from Puerto Villamil, is home to a great variety of wildlife. Its turquoise, crystalline waters are inhabited by white-tipped reef sharks, Galapagos penguins, marine turtles and sea lions. One of its beaches, surrounded by mangroves is one of the few sites where marine iguanas can reproduce successfully.

Details:

• Animals to see: Giant tortoises, flamingos, terrestrial iguanas, white fin sharks, sea lions, reef fish.

• Activities: Trekking and Snorkeling

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, and swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Water, Hotel Accommodation, and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Wetsuit, Dinner, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals, since they are in wildlife.

Baltra Airport, Arrive to Quito- night accommodation in Quito

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
• Transfer to Twin Craters in Santa Cruz.
• Visit Twin Craters
• Transfer from Santa Cruz to Baltra Airport
• Return Flight to Quito
• Transfer to Hotel in Quito

Places to Visit:

• Twin Craters: The Twin Craters are, in fact, not craters. These impressive holes were formed by magma (lava) domes which hardened on the outside but continued to flow on the inside, leaving huge but empty chambers that collapsed with the passing of time, creating this breathtaking scenery that resembles two pit crates. The Twins are located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island and are surrounded by lush and green forests, dominated by the endemic Scalesia plants. It is possible to walk along the rim of the craters to better appreciate the magnitude of the holes as well as the local flora and fauna. This site is also one of the most likely places to observe the endemic short-ear owl of the Galapagos.

Details:

• Activities: Trekking

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera.

• Include: Breakfast, Transport.

• Not Included: Lobbito Buss $5, Guide, Dinner, Lunch, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are in wildlife.
• This day is not included Guide, just driver.

Quito City Tour middle of the World, Historical Center, churches and Panecillo Virgin

• Breakfast
• Our guide is going o pick you up in the hotel to have the best experience in visiting Quito, places to know
• middle of the world museum, we have 2 museums “Inti-ñan”  you are going to have the best explication about cultures in Ecuador and with experiment, we can check that the equator line passes over there
• Time to visit Pululahu viewpoint,  can you believe that people live inside a crater? it is possible only in Pululahu Crater.
• Time to have a delicious lunch
• Visit Quito’s old town, our tour star with La Basilica del Voto Nacional Church, after that the Plaza de la Independencia where you can see buildings such as Carondelet Palace, Catedral Chuch, and the main Independence Monument in the center square.
• Visit La Compañia Church the most beautiful altar bathed in gold.
• Time to see San Francisco Church
• Visit Panecillo virgin
• If we have time we can visit the cable card

Details:

• Activities: Walking

• What do you bring: Sunscreen, comfortable shoes, Light clothing, Binoculars, a Camera, a Jacket or sweater

• Include: Private transportation and guide, Breakfast, night accommodation

• Not Included: Lunch and dinner, entrada fee to Museums or Churches

Quito-Archidona-Kuyana Lodge

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel
• Private transportation to Kuyana Lodge (Archidona)
• Time to enjoy Thermas Papallacta
• Arrive at Kuyana Lodge
• Briefing, dinner

Details:

Upon check-in at the hotel, you will be welcomed with a refreshing native beverage.

Explore Kuyana Island and the Guitarracocha Trail. The trail’s name comes from ancestral cultural knowledge, as at night, you can hear the sound of guitars in this small water formation. On this route, you can explore Kuyana Island and visit the viewpoint, which offers majestic views, and take are refreshing bath on the banks of the Hollin River. This tour is a moderately challenging experience, rated at 2.5 out of 5 points, and typically lasts around1.5 hours.

Indulge in a mouthwatering dinner, crafted from a fusion of the freshest local ingredients.

• Activities: Walking, swimming

• What do you bring: Sunscreen, comfortable shoes, Light clothing, Binoculars, a Camera, a Jacket or sweater

• Include: Private transportation and guide, Breakfast, dinner, accommodation Kuyana Lodge

• Not Included: Lunch, entrance fee to Thermas papallacta

Quito-Archidona-Kuyana Lodge

• Breakfast
• Kuyana Lodge activities
• Lunch, dinner

Details:

Rise early to witness the breathtaking beauty of Amazonian birdlife and its melodic songs as you explore Kuyana Lodge’s nature trails. Get ready to be amazed by the vibrant colors and diverse species of birds, including orioles, caciques, kingfishers, parrots, parakeets, and many more. This unforged table experience is rated as a level 2 out of 5 on our difficulty scale, making it suitable for most guests, and typically lasts around 1 hour.

Indulge in a mouthwatering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, crafted from a fusion of the freshest local ingredients.

Guided walk to Ushpayacu waterfalls, The Usphayacu estuary is a remarkable natural wonder formed by a network of water sources and natural springs found in the area. As it flows through Kuyana Amazon Lodge, the estuary is a prominent attraction, making it the perfect place to explore and immerse oneself in the lush jungle surroundings. Along the way, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the waterfalls that dot the landscape. Keep your eyes peeled for a diverse range of bird, insect, and animal species that call this area home. This tour is a moderately challenging experience, rated at 3.0 out of 5 points, and typically lasts around 3 hours.

Cooking class: Our traditional cooking class allows you to create and savor arrange of delicious local dishes, including maito and chontacuro. And, of course, you’ll get to enjoy making your own chocolate.

• Activities: Walking, cooking class

• What do you bring: Sunscreen, comfortable shoes, Light clothing, Binoculars, a Camera, a Jacket or sweater

• Include: guide, all meals,  accommodation Kuyana Lodge

• Not Included: additional expenses

Quito-Archidona-Kuyana Lodge

• Breakfast
• Kuyana Lodge activities
• Lunch, dinner

Details:

Indulge in a mouthwatering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, crafted from a fusion of the freshest local ingredients.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience! You’ll have four hours to feel the rush of adrenaline as you tackle class II or III rapids. With our team of professional and internationally certified guides, you can relax and enjoy the ride knowing that you’re in safe hands. As you make your way down the river, take in the stunning sights of crystal clear waters, vibrant orchids, and breathtaking Amazonian landscapes. We’ll ensure that you experience the most thrilling parts of the river, giving you an unforgettable adventure. Take a break and soak up the scenery as we stop for a swim, relaxation, and games on the beach. Rated at 3.5 out of 5 points, and typically lasts around 6 hours.

Guided night walk and campfire, where you can discover and be a part of the rich nocturnal ecosystem of the region. Learn about the fascinating and mysterious nocturnal species that inhabit the area and immerse yourself in the wonders of the jungle after dark. This tour is a moderately challenging experience, rated at 2.0 out of 5 points, and typically lasts around 1 hour.

• Activities: Walking, Rafting

• What do you bring: Sunscreen, comfortable shoes, Light clothing, Binoculars, a Camera, a Jacket or sweater

• Include: guide, all meals,  accommodation Kuyana Lodge

• Not Included: additional expenses

Kuyana Lodge-Quito

• Breakfast
• Kuyana Lodge activities
• Return to Quito airport
• End services

Details:

Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast, prepared with a fusion of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. And while you’re here, why not be a part of our Hollin River reforestation project? Join us in planting a tree and contributing to the preservation and restoration.

• Include: Breakfast,  private transportation to Quito´s airport

• Not Included: Lunch, tips, additional expenses