Tour: 8-Day Galapagos Family Adventure Tour

Our 8-day Family Tour with Galakiwi was outstanding in every way. The many included activities were well-paced and fun for adults and our 13 year-old son. Our guide Pablo was a wealth of knowledge about the natural history of the Galapagos and encouraged all of us to not only ask tons of questions, but also to observe our surroundings closely. His enthusiasm for and love of the islands was evident. From the lovely hotels (with pools), the delicious included meals, the super efficient transport and everything in between, I can't recommend Galakiwi enough for your next family adventure.

Our trip with Galakiwi was a trip of a lifetime. This was our first family trip outside of North America, and we felt confident that all details were taken care of. With our three children aged 6, 9, and 10, we did a Quito city tour, a 5d/4n Amazon stay, and our own 8-day family Galapagos tour with Pablo as our guide. Every day of the trip was full of memories I'll cherish always. I would recommend this trip to anyone without hesitation. If you're considering adding on the Amazon Sacha Lodge stay, do it! And do it on the first part of the trip so you start with earlier mornings, long days, and harder to find animals. Follow that up with your Galapagos trip that is a bit more laid back, but still very active. My kids did great, but I would probably not go with any younger than 6 unless you are confident in their ability to stick to a busy schedule. We loved spending two free afternoons on the beach on Isabella Island. The kids' favorite thing there was the tide pool where they practiced snorkeling. We loved all of the activities including snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and visiting the giant tortoise breeding centers. Los Tuneles was a highlight for sure. Galakiwi did a great job communicating a few necessary changes and coordinating with us before the trip. All in all, we give this trip a 10 out of 10!

Galakiwi's family adventure tour was an outstanding active vacation that provided an astounding visual experience of the beauty of the Galapagos. The expert naturalist guide, Jose Luis Cornejo (Pepo) was a passionate educator who provided valuable lessons regarding the conservation efforts and environmental responsibility of the Galapagos.

I would give this trip six stars if I could. This was my second trip with Galakiwi, the first having been with a small group of adults none of whom I knew before the trip. This trip, I requested a custom itinerary for myself, my adult daughter and her husband, and their bright and very active kids aged 7, 10 and 12. The staff did a great job seeking out activities suitable for us, some of which I'd done previously and some I had not. We were even able to book a surfing session. Pablo Valladares was our guide on the first trip and I requested him for this tour because of his outgoing personality, encyclopedic knowledge about the islands, and obvious deep love for the place where he lives. I cannot recommend Galakiwi highly enough. In addition to all the above, Galakiwi offers a land based tour so you sleep in a hotel every night and not on a boat. What could be better?