Tour: 8-Day Galapagos Family Adventure Tour

Our family of two 50-something parents and two high school age teens was looking for an active trip, and we had a start date that was not on the normal calendar. Galakiwi was able to accommodate our staggered start date, alter our flight plans and hotels in order to align better with our end-trip flights to ensure we minimized any risk of weather-related delays, and created an itinerary that was perfectly suited to the physically vigorous travel we were looking for. Hotels were clean, staff were attentive, meals were delicious, and every detail was thoughtfully planned out. Our pescatarian diets were graciously accounted for in all restaurant meals. Our guide, Pablo, was phenomenal - knowledgable, passionate about sharing his enthusiasm for the islands and their careful stewardship, and modeling the type of behavior he expected from us without ever being preachy. This was truly the trip of a lifetime, customized to our family's needs and abilities in ways we deeply appreciated.

I would very highly recommend Galakiwi. They were reliable, responsive, patient, informative, and attentive. Our tour guide was tremendously knowledgeable and earnest about his love of the Galapagos. Because of his enthusiasm and focus, we saw innumerable gorgeous wildlife and sites. I am extremely happy we chose Galakiwi. We had an outstanding trip we will always cherish.

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!