Tour · 11 nights · with Explore Worldwide
Family Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands
An 11-night small-group tour by Explore Worldwide, blending Ecuador's highland cities and cloud forests with the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands, paced to include cultural sights, nature reserves and gentle island exploration.
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Departures
- 4 dates
- Choose a month below
- Countries
- Ecuador
- Operator
- Explore Worldwide
- From
- £3,749
- per person
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Chocolate-making experience in Quito
Teleferico cable car ascent above Quito
Hiking to waterfalls in Mindo cloud forest
Snorkelling at Galapagos' Kicker Rock
Coastal walk to Frigatebird Hill, San Cristobal
About the trip
This small-group tour begins just outside Quito, Ecuador’s mountain capital perched at 2,850 metres amid volcanic peaks. After some acclimatising, the route takes in colonial Quito’s cobbled streets and ornate churches, plus a chocolate-making session at Yumbo Chocolate, an unusual stop that turns cacao beans into a hands-on experience. A ride on Quito’s Teleferico cable car delivers views from 4,050 metres before the trip heads into the cloud forests of Mindo, where butterflies, hummingbirds and cascading waterfalls await.
The next stage is the Galapagos, where the journey changes pace but still makes room for gentle exploration. Based on Santa Cruz and later San Cristobal islands, the itinerary includes visits to volcanic formations such as Los Gemelos and Kicker Rock, snorkeling among sea lions and reef fish, and hiking past land iguanas and giant tortoises. The approach to San Cristobal includes a coastal walk with potential sightings of both kinds of frigatebirds and sunbathing sea lions. The tour returns to mainland Quito for a final evening, leaving space for further local exploration or markets.
- 1 Quito
- 2 Baltra Island
- 3 Santa Cruz Island
- 4 San Cristobal Island
Itinerary
The route
Quito
Baltra Island
Santa Cruz Island
San Cristobal Island
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Flights
- Not included: you book your own to the start
- What’s included
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Accessibility
- Check with Explore Worldwide
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Family Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands?
- Family Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands is a 11 nights tour holiday.
- Who operates Family Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands?
- Family Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands is operated by Explore Worldwide.
- How much does Family Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands cost?
- Prices for Family Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands start from £3,749, subject to availability.
The operator
Explore Worldwide
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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