Luxury Ecuador Family Trips made for you
Enjoy golden sands, turquoise beaches and abundant wildlife in a luxury Ecuador family vacation.
Ecuador is perfect for family vacations. Compact in size, its varied landscapes, biodiversity, history and culture make it ideal for an adventure with children whatever their interests. Snorkel and hike in the Galapagos, raft in the Amazon Rainforest and horse ride at haciendas.
Let Jacada take you and your family there with all our care, superior service and established expertise for an unforgettable trip to this enchanting and often overlooked country. A fully bespoke trip means that your family can set your own pace and factor in time for both adventuring as well as relaxing poolside.
Stay at superb jungle lodges in the midst of the Amazon rainforest to explore the source of the mighty river, discover its smallest creatures and vibrant birdlife. Spend your days exploring the quaint market towns and peaceful countryside of the Otavalo area, picking up handicrafts and staying at an authentic, working hacienda to see daily life here in depth. Soak up the colonial heritage of Quito and the magical biodiversity of its lesser known cloud forests. Match one or all of this with days cruising its Galapagos Island (or staying on one of the islands’ hotels).
Browse the locations below for your perfect combination, or see our example trips, then talk to our team of experienced travel designers to start putting together your luxury Ecuador family trip.
Highlights
Enjoy the unique experience of gliding over and through the canopy of the incredible Mashpi Reserve on the Dragonfly, a cable-driven system of gondolas that extends approximately 2km through the forest
Step into a realm of ancient wonders as you delve into the captivating legacy of Tulipe’s “stone pools”, an extraordinary archaeological complex at the base of a sacred “tola” mound
Satisfy your sweet tooth with an enlightening chocolate tasting experience that takes you all the way back to the origins of chocolate in Ecuador in around 3,300BC
Hike to Cerro las Tijeretas or Frigate Hill in the Galapagos, taking note of interesting plants and spectacular birdlife along the way before heading to Carola Beach to swim and see sea turtles, sea lions and marine iguanas
Lily Bunker
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Ecuador
There are many incredible places to stay in Ecuador. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Ecuador family trip inspiration
Get inspired with our Ecuador example trips and then get in touch to plan your own family adventure
Where to go
Cotopaxi
Enjoy exploring family-friendly hiking trails together, learning about the local wildlife and the active volcano here.
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Galapagos
Head out on luxury nature cruises and land-based wildlife safaris. Your family will feel like they’re in a live documentary episode.
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Quito
Explore the city, stroll through markets and join a hands-on cooking class together as a family.
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The Cloud Forests
Settled in a private rainforest reserved your family will be surrounded by Ecuador’s unique biodiversity and wake up among the clouds.
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When to visit Ecuador
Choosing the perfect time for your bespoke Ecuador itinerary depends entirely on what you’d like to include in your family adventure. If you want to visit the Andean Highlands, the dry season from June to September offers the clearest skies and most stable weather for trekking past volcanoes like Cotopaxi. For the Galapagos Islands or the Pacific Coast, December to May has the warmest temperatures and calmest seas – perfect for learning to snorkel. If you’re taking your family to the Amazon, aim for March through July for canoeing or August to December for exploring the jungle on foot.
Volcano trekking
June–September
Amazon canoeing
March–July
Galapagos Islands
December–May
Plan your trip to Ecuador
Whatever you want from your adventure in Ecuador, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Your trip, your story
We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.
Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.
