Experience Latin America’s most incredible wildlife destination
As the planet’s ultimate up-close wildlife encounter destination, a Galápagos family trip offers unparalleled wildlife activities, and our expert Latin America travel designers will know the best luxury cruises and lodges to suit your family. They can also recommend the best combined family itineraries too, whether you continue your adventures at Machu Picchu and the Amazon in Peru, or take on exciting escapades to uncover the beauty and culture of mainland Ecuador.
Jacada’s experts have years of experience in delivering tailor-made family tours to the Galápagos islands. They will take care of all the details, planning a seamless trip so that you can just sit back and enjoy.
With numerous different routes and schedules, you’ll benefit from our experience when selecting the right cruise for your family. We can help you choose between a larger ship with plenty of facilities, an intimate smaller vessel, or an exclusive private charter yacht. We often find that the best Galápagos tours for families will combine a cruise with time spent at a luxury lodge on one of the islands. Our experts can talk you through the options to make sure you find the right Galápagos tour for you.
We’ll ensure that you have an unforgettable time getting to know the extraordinary microcosm of wildlife on each island. Spot sea lions, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, beautiful birdlife, and then go climbing on extinct volcanoes, try sea kayaking, snorkelling and much more.
Experiences picked by our Galápagos specialists
A word from one of our experts
I can’t imagine a better way to experience this incredible destination than with family. There’s nowhere else quite like it and the wildlife is active year-round, so you’ll always be witness to something special here – whether it’s snorkelling with somersaulting sea lions, spotting frigate birds puffing out their red chests trying to attract mates, or witnessing newly hatched albatrosses taking their first steps.
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury family accommodation in the Galápagos Islands
There are many incredible places for your family to stay in the Galápagos. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
Why book with Jacada?
Family expertise
We offer extensive knowledge and years of expertise in crafting family trips for all generations. Some of our travel designers have first-hand experience of travelling with their own families, providing invaluable tips and advice based on their own travels.
Tailored experiences
To ensure every family member’s passions and wishes are fulfilled, each trip we plan is tailored for families of all ages. Led by trusted guides, activities will captivate your family’s interests, while respecting the landscapes and communities you visit.
Perfect planning
Balancing activity and relaxation is key to a successful family trip. Keeping everyone engaged matters, and so does finding time to unwind. We know how to strike the perfect balance between adventure and downtime, and the best destinations to enjoy both.
Family trip inspiration
Get inspired with our Galápagos example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
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Action-Packed Galapagos and Ecuador Adventure
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Continue your Galápagos Islands adventure
Peru
Peru really does have it all: fascinating culture, great food, welcoming people and of course some truly epic scenery.
Ecuador
Ecuador is a beautiful and exceptionally varied country with a range of distinct geographical environments. Explore cloud forests, mountains, the Amazon, coastal regions and more
Argentina
From thundering waterfalls and mighty glaciers to soaring mountains and the dusty desert, Argentina is a true heavyweight when it comes to natural beauty, and there is so much to do.
Bolivia
This is where you’ll find Andean highlands, Amazon jungle, expansive plains and thousands of square miles of salt flats.
Chile
The country is home to an incredible diversity of dramatic landscapes, and there’s no shortage of exciting things you can do there.
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When to visit
Being so close to the equator means temperatures don’t vary much throughout the year, making the Galápagos Islands a great year-round destination. However, December to April are considered the best months to visit. Calm, clear waters, and warm weather make for great cruising and snorkelling conditions with beautiful, lush, green island landscapes.
Snorkelling
June–November
Bird watching
April
Whale spotting
June–September
The Galápagos Islands travel guides
Plan your family trip to the Galápagos
Whatever you want from your family adventure in the Galápagos, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Don't take our word for it
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.
