Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour - Older Teens & 20s
Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Isles & Peaks
From $6,899 - $8,149 pp dbl. occ. | 8 days / 7 nights
Call for single supplement pricing
Internal air: $700
Unleash your sense of wonder high in the Andes. Hike and bike amid volcano-studded highlands where traditional villages, folkloric music and ancient ruins are yours to discover. Then delve into the Galápagos marine sanctuary, snorkeling with sea lions, encountering blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises. Ecuador casts a seductive spell.
We're here to help
Ecuador
Start Cotacachi / End Quito
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Stroll along a caldera rim in the Andes with spectacular views of snowcapped volcanoes and deep-blue lakes
- Pedal to white-sand beaches and explore small highland villages where indigenous people continue centuries-old traditions
- Experience close encounters with extraordinary Galápagos wildlife alongside an expert local guide
- Kayak and snorkel amid tropical fish, sea lions, white-tipped reef sharks, sea turtles and blue-footed boobies
Ecuador
Start Cotacachi / End Quito
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1 Hike in the snowcapped Andes and trace the orchid-lined caldera rim around deep-blue Laguna de Cuicocha | Take in magnificent views of surrounding cloud forest, jagged peaks and lush valley far below | Wander through Cotacachi's colonial streets, renowned for its leather goods.
Days 2-3 Visit with master weavers and see their age-old techniques as you stroll through their studio | Fernando Polanco, grandson of an Ecuadorian president, welcomes us at Hacienda Zuleta, a 4,000-acre working farm set amid verdant meadows, forested slopes and pre-Inca ruins | Check out Condor Huasi, a center reintroducing endangered condors into the wild | For new perspectives and breathtaking views, hike to archaeological sites and along winding roads through the Zuleta Valley's lush pastureland | Visit Zuleta's embroidery shop—local women are renowned for their fine needlework.
Days
4-5
Fly to the Galápagos Islands for incredible up-close wildlife viewing | With an expert local guide, we venture into a secluded private reserve where many of the island's most notable residents—giant tortoises—hang out | Pedal through the highlands and rural Galapagueño villages and visit a local coffee and sugarcane farm | Snorkel, swim or kayak at Tortuga Bay, a favorite spot for sea turtles, eagle rays and white-tipped reef sharks.
Days 6-8 Boat from island to island, stopping to kayak, hike, bike and swim with fluorescent fish, sea lions, sea turtles and even white-tipped reef sharks | Marvel at blue-footed boobies, Darwin's finches, magnificent frigate birds and lava lizards | Hike through rich Scalesia forests and witness giant tortoises wallowing in mud puddles | Late afternoon, kick back at our lodges or stroll in laid-back port towns.
Please note: The Galápagos Special Administrative Region Council has postponed until further notice their previously announced requirement that all visitors must provide proof of health insurance covering the duration of their stay in the Galápagos Islands.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
Please click on a date below for specific pricing and possible itinerary variations.
F Family Dates - Older Teens & 20s
2020 August
2021 June
2021 August
2021 December
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from a large selection of dates for your group of 8 or more. Call us for date availability. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or if your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you.
Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more Guests: from $6,899 pp dbl occ
- 9 Guests: from $7,399 pp dbl occ
- 8 Guests: from $7,599 pp dbl occ
- 2-7 Guests: Give us a call or reach out here!
Please click on a date below for specific pricing and possible itinerary variations.
Don't see your ideal travel date? Make a Date
-
2+
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
for 2 or more guests -
8+
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
for 8 or more guests -
16+
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
for 16 or more guests - Reserved
F Family Tours - Older Teens & 20s
2020 December
2021 June
2021 August
2021 December
Tell us what your dream trip would be and we'll make it happen! Whether you're looking for a honeymoon trip for 2, a 30-person family reunion or a 100-person corporate trip, we can do it all. A dedicated Custom Trip Consultant will work closely with you to bring your dreams to reality. Call us at 800-462-2848 to speak with your Custom Trip Consultant or click on the button below.
REQUEST YOUR CUSTOM TRIP NOW
