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    Luxury Galápagos
    Family Trips
    made for you

    Luxurious and private Galápagos family trips
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    Cruise the islands

    Discover the islands' varied wildlife

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    Nature walks

    Head out on guided excursions by foot

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    Beneath the surface

    Go on unforgettable snorkelling trips

    Birdwatching

    Look for birds on Santa Cruz island

    Wildlife education

    Attend captivating lectures and learn about local wildlife

    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.

    Highlights

    Snorkel and swim with playful sea lions

    Enjoy an island-hopping cruise with water-based expeditions and guided nature tours

    See Galápagos tortoises up close in their natural habitat

    Take a long down-hill glide on mountain bikes to Garrapatero Beach

    Visit islands with enthralling human history, as well as wildlife

    Attend fascinating lecture with naturalist guides

    Go on kayaking adventures around small islets, looking for wildlife

    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.

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    Lily Bunker

    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?

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

    Ready to plan your family adventure?

    Whatever you want from your Galápagos family tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Continue your Galápagos Islands adventure

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    Peru

    Peru really does have it all: fascinating culture, great food, welcoming people and of course some truly epic scenery.

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    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

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    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.

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    Bolivia

    This is where you’ll find Andean highlands, Amazon jungle, expansive plains and thousands of square miles of salt flats.

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    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.

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    Snorkelling

    June - November

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    Bird watching

    April

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    Whale spotting

    June - September

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    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.

    Plan with peace of mind

    When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

    If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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