Family Galapagos Adventure

On this trip, a Special Children's Guide is dedicated to assisting children with activities specially designed for them!

• Cruise among the islands’ prolific wildlife aboard a comfortable private yacht
• Swim with sea lions, sunbathe with iguanas, and kayak among whales and dolphins
• Look for giant tortoises in the wild and meet them up close at Darwin Research Station

There may be no better place on the planet for an intimate encounter between children and wildlife than the Galapagos Islands. Here in the remote Pacific, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the magic of nature is palpable as sea lions, marine iguanas, penguins and blue-footed boobies entertain us at close range, nonchalant about our presence. Herman Melville called this ancient chain of submerged volcanoes “Las Islas Encantadas,” or The Enchanted Isles, an apt name for a destination that is sure to create family memories that can be found nowhere else in the world.

Location of Adventure
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Included

Accommodations, meals from breakfast on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 11 (except lunch and dinner on Day 10), bottled or purified water, services of NHA Expedition Leaders, local guides and boat crew, some gratuities, airport transfers, Quito City Tour, use of wetsuits and snorkel gear, permit fees, sales taxes.

Not Included

Travel to and from start and end point of trip, R/T flight from Quito to Galapagos approx. $420 for adults and $220 for children 11 and under), most gratuities, lunch and dinner on Day 10, alcoholic beverages, passport and visa fees, optional activities, Galapagos Park tax and transit card (approx. $110 for adults, $60 for children under 12, collected in advance), items of a personal nature, phone calls, laundry, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport departure taxes (approx. $40), optional travel insurance.

Physical Requirements

Easy / Flexible
The activities on this trip are easy and diverse, although getting in and out of the pangas in rough water can be tricky and may result in a wet boot now and again. Travelers are not required to participate in every activity.

Important Information about This Trip

There may be no more appropriate destination on earth for Natural Habitat travelers than the Galapagos Islands. With rare and friendly wildlife found at every turn, the beauty and intricacies of nature are unveiled here in a most unique manner. The key to the success of our Galapagos adventures is the small group size. On the Letty we accommodate just 20 guests, with two Expedition Leaders. We break down into even smaller groups ashore. Splitting the group also allows our guests to move at their chosen pace, although it is important that guests be able to walk on some uneven terrain up to a mile or two as well as disembark the panga in sometimes rough conditions. Snorkeling excursions are part of the daily itinerary while in the Galapagos. Some families prefer to charter their own vessel. Please call us for details: 1-800-543-8917. Children must be at least seven years old to participate in this trip.

Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador anytime on Day 1, and depart anytime on the final day. We are prepared to handle all your round-trip travel arrangements, including flights for your extensions. We can serve you best if Natural Habitat Adventures’ Travel Desk makes these reservations for you, as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient and cost effective travel for you.

Age Limit on Galapagos Trips
We are happy to welcome children ages seven and older on our scheduled Galapagos departures. However, while some seven-year-olds are well-suited for our Galapagos adventures, others may not be ready for the requirements of group travel. For this reason, we believe that it is more useful to consider this age limit a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule. We believe that you, as a parent or guardian, are best qualified to decide whether or not your child would enjoy the experience without compromising the comfort of others. We strongly encourage to you call our office to speak with an Adventure Travel Specialist about the specific requirements of the trip you're considering so that you can make an informed decision about your child's participation. We are unable to allow children younger than seven on these scheduled departures due to safety regulations, physical limitations, and concerns regarding group dynamics.



Family Amazon & Machu Picchu — New Trip!
A guided, small group Amazon Jungle Lodge and Machu Picchu expedition specially designed for families!

11 Days
 

2011 Dates

Jul  1 - 11

Jul 29 - Aug 8

2012 Dates

Jun 29 - Jul 9

Jul 27 - Aug 6

Private Group Charters
Natural Habitat Adventures offers private charters of each of the vessels in the fleet. These charters are great for family, friend, or corporate groups and provide privacy and flexibility amidst one of nature’s greatest sites. For full details and pricing call our Adventure Specialists at 1-800-543-8917.

Independent Departures
For those travelers whose schedules require travel at a time when NHA does not have a scheduled departure, we can book you on similar ships on alternate dates. Trips begin in Quito every Thursday, Friday or Saturday depending on the ship chosen. The fees are similar and dependent on ship and date selected. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917 for availability.

2011 Fees
Iguana Deck (Category 1)
$5,095 (adults)

Booby Deck (Category 2)
$5,395 (adults)

Dolphin Deck (Category 3)
$5,695 (adults)

Children 14 & under will receive a $500 discount off all departures. Children must be at least 7 years old to participate in this trip.

Single Supplement
If available, 1.25 times regular rate on a first come, first served basis on our scheduled trips only. If requested, we can also match you with a roommate during your stay on the boat. If one is not available, you will not be charged the single supplement for the boat portion of the trip, but you will be required to pay the $295 supplement for the land portion of the program.

Deposit: $500 (non-refundable)

NOTE: All of our smaller yachts are available for Family Charters. Please call us for details.

*Please note: We reserve the right to upgrade cabins at our discretion in order to accommodate matches for willing to share passengers.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. 2012 dates and fees may change slightly.