9 Day Galapagos Islands Family Tour with Kids

This tour starts when you arrive at San Cristobal Airport, your driver will pick you up and your toddler and take you to your selected hotel in the village of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Then enjoy a kayak experience on a San Cristobal beach. Prior to the tour, you will receive a short introduction and safety instructions. After lunch visit Playa Mann, a beautiful white beach located just outside the village of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, within a walking distance of about 15 minutes. The purity of its waters makes it an ideal spot for snorkeling and you have a high chance of seeing Galapagos sea lions here. End your activities of the day with a Ceviche Cooking Class, this activity is an amazing way to get to know the local and fresh produce of the Galapagos Islands and the delicious fish ceviche you can make with a local expert, Mrs. Barbara! She began to offer classes of her famed ceviches, which is now a complete experience at a local restaurant on the way to the beach near Playa Mann.

After breakfast, you will be picked up at approximately 7:00 a.m. to visit Kicker Rock, one of the most spectacular landmarks in the Galapagos Islands. You will be taken to the passenger pier to board the speedboat for the tour that will take you to Kicker Rock. Kicker rock is made up of two volcanic rocks 140 meters tall, located off the coast of San Cristobal Island. When viewed from the south, the rocks look like a sleeping lion, which is why the Spanish name is León Dormido. From another side it looks like a boot, hence the English name Kicker Rock. This rock formation in the middle of the water is the favorite place for an array of marine birds and great underwater life. The natural erosion of this ancient cone has created a channel between the rocks that provides the ideal habitat for a variety of sharks, manta rays, and any other aquatic wildlife. In the afternoon, you return to Pureto Baquerizo Moreno around 3:00 p.m. and you will be taken to your hotel.

You will be picked up at your hotel and brought to San Cristobal Airport for your departing flight. The drive will take about 5 minutes. Flight San Cristobal – Isabela This short flight of about 45 minutes gives you the chance to experience Galapagos Islands from the air. These planes are small and hold up to 9 passengers. Then you will be picked up at Isabela Airport and brought to your hotel in Puerto Villamil. This drive takes about 7 minutes. NOTE: Baggage Policy for Inter-Island air flight: 25 lbs per passenger. This includes checked luggage and carry-on. Extra baggage allowance may be purchased online or at the counter (USD 2 per extra pound) to increase the twenty-five-pound allowance per person.

You will have a short visit to the Flamingo Lagoon. This place is the largest coastal lagoon found in the Galapagos Islands and is one of the main reproductive sites for the majority of flamingos found within the islands. For biking, you can pick up your rented bikes in the village of Isabela, and from there you can bike to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center. You will be able to spot young and old Giant tortoises in their natural habitat. From here you can continue biking to the Wall of Tears. Along the way, you even have a great chance to see the Giant tortoises near the road and you can enjoy incredible views across the island.

For your tour to Los Tuneles, you will either be picked up at 7:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. according to availability. You will be brought to the passenger pier to be taken to what is known as one of the best snorkeling locations in the world, Los Tuneles or “The Tunnels”. It will be about 45 minutes to arrive via speedboat. The water is shallow, calm, and very clear, allowing you to view the sea sanctuary below you. There is a series of lava flows that have produced unique geological formations like arcs and tunnels underneath and above the water. This has created a habitat for many local Galapagos species. The entrance to the site is shallow and the waves can be strong, enter with care and follow the instructions of the guide. You will have a snack during the morning tour and if you are in the afternoon tour you will have a boxed lunch. After the tour, you will return to Puerto Villamil and be dropped off at your hotel.

You will be picked up at your hotel and dropped off at the Isabela dock to take the speed boat back to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. The drive will take around 10 minutes. You will take a public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island, which takes approximately 2,5 hours. Upon your arrival at Puerto Ayora dock, you will be picked up by your driver to take you to your hotel in the port town of Santa Cruz. The drive will take between five and ten minutes.

On your way to Puerto Ayora, you will stop in the highlands of Santa Cruz. Here is one of the best places to view the Giant Tortoise in its natural habitat. The ranch you will visit allows you to have close contact with nature and these gentle giants. During the visit, you will also be able to see various Galapagos finches and other land birds you do not see near the shore surrounded by endemic vegetation. If you have time you can do this self-guided activity while in Puerto Ayora. You can visit one of the most beautiful beaches of the Galapagos Islands. The walk from Puerto Ayora village takes about 25 minutes. This white sand and turquoise water pristine beach is ideal to have a quiet beach day, rent some kayaks and see groups of marine iguanas that are regulating their temperature on the rocks and sand. Take enough water and some snacks with you, since there is no place to buy food or water.

Today you have a free day to enjoy the surroundings by yourself. Check our Self Guide for Santa Cruz Island.

You will have a transfer from Puerto Ayora to the Baltra Airport about 3 hours before the departure of your flight. This time will be coordinated before your travel. The transfer will take about 45 minutes until you reach the Itabacca Channel. The ferry will then take you to the other side of the channel, about ten minutes. Once you arrive, you will continue by bus to the airport.