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Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 8+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 8+

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels*

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 8+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 8+

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels*

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Mar-Apr, Jun-Jul, Dec2026: Mar-Apr

From $8,499 - $9,349 /person

Includes $800 internal air 

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

Hike with your family to villages in volcano-studded highlands and discover crafts, music and ancient ruins. Then enjoy a mind-blowing adventure in the Galápagos Islands. Ever see a frigate bird strut its stuff? Or a seaweed-eating iguana? Alongside a naturalist, witness incredible wildlife behavior right before your eyes.

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Walk/Hike
Snorkel
Biking
Kayak

Highlights

  • Hike in the Andes with views of mighty volcanoes and visit an award-winning condor conservation center
  • Explore indigenous highland villages where centuries-old traditions are still thriving and bike to local coffee and sugarcane farms
  • Captivate the kids with activities like crafting Andean pan flutes, milking a cow and weaving with a local artist
  • Snorkel and kayak with tropical fish, sea lions and white-tipped reef sharks in the Galápagos—a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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Ecuador

Start/EndQuito

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Days 1-3

Description

Hike in the breathtaking Andean landscape with your family and trace the orchid-lined caldera rim around azure Laguna de Cuicocha • Visit Ecuador's foremost master weavers—kids get a chance to learn the ancient craft firsthand • Experience daily life with the locals in the community of Angla • The family of a former Ecuadorian president welcomes us to our home for three nights, the luxurious Hacienda Zuleta, set amid volcano vistas and pre-Inca ruins • Exclusive opportunities for kids to participate in interactive games at Condor Huasi, milk cows and see how local cheese is made • Hike along steep-sided valleys to a pre-Inca archaeological site.

Accommodations
Hacienda Zuleta

(3 nights)

Nights 1-3

Hacienda Zuleta
Zuleta
Premiere Hotel

Luxuriate at this idyllic 17th-century hotel, 4,000-acre working farm and living museum owned by a former Ecuadorian president and his family. (spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-5

Description

Fly to the Galápagos Islands, an isolated sanctuary for a stunning array of unique plants and animals, and get set for incredible up-close wildlife viewing • With an expert local guide, head to a secluded private reserve where many of the island's most notable residents—giant tortoises—hang out • Bike through the highlands and rural villages to a local coffee and sugarcane farm • Spend the day at Tortuga Bay, with a chance to see sea turtles and white-tipped reef sharks.   

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Royal Palm Hotel Galápagos
Santa Cruz Island
*Deluxe Hotel

Designed to complement its lush highland surroundings, this serene hotel features a natural lava tube on its grounds. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 6-8

Description

Boat from island to island, stopping to snorkel, paddle, hike and swim • Marvel at blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, eagle rays, fluorescent fish, sea lions and lava lizards • Kick back at our comfortable island lodges or venture out to hike, play at the beach and discover quaint port towns • Kids get their creative juices flowing with a special art activity.

Accommodations

Nights 6-7

Golden Bay ​Galápagos
San Cristóbal Island
Premiere Hotel

Set on Playa de Oro beach, this eco-friendly hotel features a modern touch that blends with its natural surroundings.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $8,499 /person

Includes $800 internal air 

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-3

Hacienda Zuleta
Zuleta

Premiere Hotel

Luxuriate at this idyllic 17th-century hotel, 4,000-acre working farm and living museum owned by a former Ecuadorian president and his family. (spa)

Nights 4-5

Royal Palm Hotel Galápagos
Santa Cruz Island

*Deluxe Hotel

Designed to complement its lush highland surroundings, this serene hotel features a natural lava tube on its grounds. (pool)

Nights 6-7

Golden Bay ​Galápagos
San Cristóbal Island

Premiere Hotel

Set on Playa de Oro beach, this eco-friendly hotel features a modern touch that blends with its natural surroundings.

From $8,499 /person

Includes $800 internal air 

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only

From $8,499 /person

Includes $800 internal air 

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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