Family holidays in Ecuador
An Ecuador family trip is one of the best holidays you and your loved ones can enjoy. Ecuador is ideal for a family vacation. It is a small, compact country with beautiful landscapes, great biodiversity, history and culture. Ask for our advice for a bespoke family tour for your family. We’ll plan a bespoke tour tailored exactly to fit with your family’s interests.
Ecuador is family friendly, so children, teems and adults alike will be welcomed with open arms. There is a wonderful choice of accommodation and plenty of daily activities on the mainland and also on the unique Galapagos Islands.
On mainland Ecuador visit Quito for history, excellent museums, colonial buildings, parks, shops, markets and cable car ride. Kids will enjoy volcano walks, zip-lining, rafting, biking and horse riding in the Avenue of Volcanoes. Stay in a local village and learn about the way of life of Otavaleno farmers, or stay on a hacienda and experience the cowboy life. Children can enjoy eating and making learning how to make chocolate, visit butterfly farms, see Inca ruins, go tubing in Mindo. These are just some of the options of the activities available for all the family.
The cloud forest and Amazon of Ecuador are fabulous for families to learn about eco-systems, experience indigenous ways of life, and see the most amazing wildlife.
Family holiday in The Galapagos.
Families love the Galapagos Islands, from kids to parents, with its mix of marine and land wildlife, action and beaches. Choose a family friendly Galapagos cruise tailored to suit all ages and with specialist guides. Alternatively, a Galapagos land tour is a great option with time to run around, play with local kids, add in some surfing, volleyball, beach time too. A land tour adds flexibility and options for plenty of down time too. Get in touch for our advice on the best family tour to Galapagos and Ecuador.
Do read our Galapagos Island Guide, our Galapagos Weather Guide.
Also, check our blogs about avoiding seasickness, a typical day in Galapagos, itinerary advice and cruise vs hotel help.
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Galapagos Active Adventure Tour

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Prices From $3,000 / £2,439 per person
Dates: From January 2025 to December 2025
Duration: 10
Capacity: 12 people
Guided shared trip On this adventure holiday, you will explore three islands by land, sea and small plane, using shared transportation. Enrich your adventure with the perspectives of the different knowledgeable and experienced guides who will accompany you and ensure you experience the islands to the fullest. Kick back at…Galapagos Family Holiday

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Prices From $1,414 / £1,150 per person
Duration: 6
Capacity: 16 people
More about Galapagos family holiday Young children can run freely on the sands, spending hours close to wildlife, swimming in clear waters and enjoying the freedom of the small harbours. Older children and teenagers can climb volcanoes and explore lava tunnels, swim and snorkel with sea lions, sharks and rays.…Galapagos Land Tour: Santa Cruz & Isabela

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Prices From $2,412 / £1,961 per person
Duration: 8
Capacity: 16 people
More on Galapagos land tours You join up with different groups during the day. Tours available include a hike up Sierra Negra volcano on Isabela and visiting Giant Tortoises on Santa Cruz. In the water we offer some great snorkelling – including Tuneles, one of the best snorkels in Galapagos.…Galapagos Island Hopping: San Cristóbal, Isabela and Santa Cruz

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Prices From $2,971 / £2,415 per person
Duration: 8
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More about Galapagos island hopping. We tailormake the tour to your preferences, making it perfect for those special, one-off holidays. Honeymoons, anniversaries or special occasions all lend themselves to Galapagos island hopping tours. Families also love our bespoke itineraries as we pick the tours that best suit your needs. Add…Ecuador Family Adventure Holiday

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Prices From $2,198 / £1,787 per person
Duration: 9
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More on Ecuador Family adventure holiday By day you may be exploring the rainforest, bathing in waterfalls or walking a volcanic crater rim in one of three distinct climates. By night you stay at a specially selected hacienda or lodges to relax the invigorations away. Bike into the cloud forest…Ecuador Adventure Holiday

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Prices From $1,788 / £1,454 per person
Duration: 7
Capacity: 16 people
More on Ecuador Adventure holiday Receive a warm Quito welcome and viit the inspiring colonial architecture of this historic city. Later, experience the vibrant culture of rural, Hispanic villages as we move around this compact Andean country. You will be constantly surrounded by green mountains patch-worked with corn fields and…Finch Bay Galapagos Eco-Hotel

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Prices From $2,409 / £1,959 per person
Duration: 4
Capacity: 42 people
More on Finch Bay, Galapagos Santa Cruz is the island on which you’ll find Finch Bay, recently renovated to reach the highest hotel standards on the Galapagos Islands. Tours available include hikes, snorkelling, biking and kayaking. Or choose to explore lava fields, hang around in the pool or on your balcony,…Whale Watching Tour, Ecuador

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Prices From $1,254 / £1,020 per person
Duration: 4
Capacity: 16 people
More on Machalilla National Park You fly in to historic Manta and then explore – see what the local fisherman have caught at sea, head to South America’s only dry tropical forest and investigate the pre-Spanish cultures. Then travel south to the coastal area of Machalilla, a dry tropical forest…Hacienda Zuleta, Ecuador

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Prices From $1,644 / £1,337 per person
Duration: 4
Capacity: 34 people
More on Hacienda Zuleta Horse riding is Zuleta’s speciality, and they also have mountain bikes and a horse drawn carriage and a condor rehabilitation centre. For those searching tranquility, there are many walk, gardens and forested areas to enjoy. Everything is within easy reach of the main building – if…Galapagos Safari Camp, Luxury Eco-resort

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Prices From $4,006 / £3,257 per person
Duration: 5
Capacity: 32 people
More about Galapagos Safari Camp Wake up to birds chirping and the wind rustling the trees above your tent watching a beautiful sunrise – wonderful way to greet each day. Or sunsets from the infinity pool, chilled drink in hand, a perfect way to end the day. During the day…Coral I & II Galapagos Cruise Yachts

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Prices From $4,164 / £3,385 per person
Duration: 8
Capacity: 20 people
Corals I & II decks Enjoy sea views of the Galapagos Islands from the jacuzzi on the outside decks – Corals I and II connect you to passing scenery, helping you immerse in their beauty. Enjoy snorkelling opportunities, two daily visits to different islands with a multilingual naturalist guide, plus…Liana Lodge, Ecuador Amazon

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Prices From $865 / £703 per person
Duration: 4
Capacity: 16 people
More on Liana Lodge, Ecuador You reach Liana Lodge by road from Quito or Baños and thanks to newly paved roads the journey time from Quito now is only around 4 to 5 hours. The drive is scenic, taking you from the Andes into the Amazon basin, with ever-changing scenery…Ecuador & Galapagos Tour For Families Under 8s

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Prices From $3,064 / £2,491 per person
Duration: 13
Capacity: 16 people
Visit Galapagos Kids learn about different cultures and breaking down barriers, visit Andean musicians and see what happens in a lodge kitchen. Haggle at the famous Otavalo market and look for monkeys, hummingbirds and bears in the cloud forest. Water pays a big part in this trip – waterfalls, river…4-day Ecuador Family Holiday

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Prices From $903 / £734 per person
Duration: 4
Capacity: 16 people
More on Ecuador family travel This trip is packed with activity to keep your kids busy while exploring Ecuador’s fantastic Andean scenery. However, not all activities may be suitable for all, which is why we are happy to tailor this tour and amend the itinerary to suit your wishes and…5-day Ecuador Family Holiday

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Prices From $1,134 / £922 per person
Duration: 5
Capacity: 16 people
More on family travel to Ecuador This trip aims to provide the right balance of exploration and action for children of all ages. At the same time there is plenty of opportunity for you to unwind at our child-friendly haciendas with plenty of games and entertainment to keep the kids…Galapagos Legend, Boutique Cruise Ship

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Prices From $4,292 / £3,489 per person
Duration: 8
Capacity: 100 people
More about The Legend The boat underwent a refit in 2017. This meant the addition of: 18 luxurious balcony suites; The new Charles Darwin Panorama Lounge with huge floor to ceiling windows; and A spectacular al fresco BBQ featuring a unique lifeboat dining experience. The Legend is also equipped…Treasure of Galapagos Catamaran

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Prices From $5,995 / £4,874 per person
Duration: 7
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Enjoy a luxury cruise in the Galapagos Islands aboard the beautiful Treasure of Galapagos catamaran. Sail quickly from attraction to attraction by day, then relax at night in spacious cabins, each with private balconies. Add in thoughtful splashes of comfort like an outdoor Jacuzzi, ample shaded and sun deck areas…Lodge-to-Lodge 13-day Trekking Tour, Ecuador

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Prices From $2,360 / £1,919 per person
Dates: From January 2025 to December 2025
Duration: 13
Capacity: 10 people
The vegetation changes from the humid Andean forests to the high altitude grasslands known as “paramo”. Humming birds and other brightly coloured tropical birds accompany you at lower elevations. As you go higher and walk through the grassland look out for wild horses, the Andean Condor, Black Chested Buzzard Eagles,…Bonita Yacht Galapagos Cruise

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Duration: 5
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Bonita Cruise, Galapagos Islands The Bonita’s carefully-crafted five and seven-day itineraries maximise wildlife encounters on land and in the sea. There are free-to-use paddleboards and kayaks, and wetsuits are also included for everyone. Galapagos is one of the best snorkel sites in the world, and Bonita visits the cream of…Ecuador & Galapagos Tour For Families Over 8s

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Prices From $4,027 / £3,274 per person
Duration: 14
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Visit Ecuador and Galapagos Kids learn about different cultures and break down barriers as we visit Andean musicians or help out in a lodge kitchen. Haggle at the famous Otavalo market and look for monkeys, hummingbirds and bears in the cloud forest. Water pays a big part in this trip…Solaris First-Class Galapagos Motor Yacht

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Prices From $4,050 / £3,293 per person
Duration: 5
Capacity: 16 people
Solaris Yacht Galapagos Cruise The Solaris has three excellent itineraries to choose from: A seven-day loop of the magnificent western islands A five-day exploration of the remote north and wildlife-rich central islands A further five-day trip that visits the beautiful eastern and southern islands Solaris is famous as a single…EcoGalaxy First-Class Catamaran

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Prices From $3,800 / £3,089 per person
Duration: 5
Capacity: 16 people
EcoGalaxy Catamaran First-Class Galapagos Cruise The EcoGalaxy catamaran leads the Galapagos in low carbon emissions without cutting back on quality and style. Generous interiors and eight modern, comfortable cabins come as standard, while spacious exterior areas augment your stay aboard. The sun deck is perfect for keeping your travel journal…El Monte Sustainable Cloud Forest Lodge

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Duration: 3
Capacity: 16 people
More on El Monte Sustainable Lodge Situated within a private reserve, the El Monte lodge offers unparalleled access to the biodiverse Andean cloud forest. You’re surrounded by lush greenery, wonderful wildlife, and beautiful scenery. The lodge owners decided, when they opened in 1998, to stay small, and keep a healthy…Find Tours
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