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If you have children that are interested in nature and wildlife, then Galapagos is the most amazing place on this planet to explore, interact with, and truly understand nature. Fearless wildlife approaches and interacts with children regularly, and they can snorkel with sea lions, swim with marine iguanas, and marvel at 200 year old giant tortoises. How about hiking active volcanoes, walking through giant lava tubes and learning about Darwin's trip to Galapagos and the theory of evolution in front of your eyes. Some yachts have special family departures that include additional guides and activities for kids. Others offer suite accommodations, onboard swimming pools, games rooms, and more flexible meal options. Below are our top 10 Galapagos Vacations for Families as chosen by Adventure Life's Galapagos specialists. Adventure Life offers personalized trips on over 50 pre-screened yachts, ensuring a perfect match for your Galapagos family expedition.

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Private Charter - Beaches and Bays $210,000 8 May 18, 2025 Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos on your own private yacht, visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.
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Private Charter - Volcanic Wonders $210,000 8 May 25, 2025 Cruise the Galapagos in style on the M/V Origin & Theory Galapagos yachts on this private 8-day tour of the islands of San Cristobal, Genovesa, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz and Santiago, viewing unique wildlife like marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins & giant Galapagos tortoises.
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In the Steps of Darwin $9,400 8 May 17, 2025 Discover all of the Galapagos wildlife that made the Islands famous and inspired Charles Darwin´s theory of evolution. Snorkel, swim, or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters, including playful sea lions, frigate birds, iguanas, blue footed boobies, penguins, and giant tortoises.
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Footsteps Back in Time $9,400 8 May 24, 2025 Have amazing animal encounters while experiencing the depth and breadth of what the islands offer, including top notch landing sites on this 8-day voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience the true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.
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Private Charter - Footsteps Back in Time Aboard Evolution $321,400 8 May 24, 2025 Experiencing the depth and breadth of what the Galapagos Islands offer at top-notch landing sites on this 8-day Private voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.
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Private Charter - In the Steps of Darwin Aboard Evolution $305,330 8 May 17, 2025 Close encounters with wildlife make your private journey a truly memorable one on this 8-day adventure. Snorkel, swim or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters with your private group of up to 24 guests.
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Galapagos Evolution Circumnavigation $17,860 15 May 17, 2025 Enjoy the Islands Circumnavigation tour aboard the Evolution. This 15-day voyage offers island trails, lagoons, white sand beaches and volcanic vistas. Snorkel and swim in crystalline waters and view abundant wildlife on this Galapagos adventure.
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Volcanic Wonders $10,250 8 May 25, 2025 On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and giant Galapagos tortoises. By zodiac dinghy, trekking, or snorkeling, explore the Galapagos National Park.
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Why Travel to the Galapagos Islands With Adventure Life?

Why trust your once-in-a-lifetime trip to a generalist travel agency or a cruise line who will only sell you their boats?

We take the time to understand your needs and match you with one of over 50 different yachts, each of them pre-screened by our team.

Since 1999, we have sent thousands of elated clients to the Galapagos.

Our very own Erin Correia is a T+L Top Travel Advisor for several years running. She leads our team of Galapagos experts who have traveled to the Islands dozens of times. As a member of the board of directors of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, Erin and our team have a deep knowledge and commitment to the Galapagos unmatched anywhere on the planet.

Trust Adventure Life to make your Galapagos journey extraordinary, with the support and expertise that only experts a personal touch can provide.

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From infants to great grandparents, a trip to the enchanting Galapagos Islands can make for an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime family vacation for the entire family. 

It's a fun way to share the wonders of nature as a family and a way to devevlop a lifelong bond with friendly creatures in their natural habitat. Activities like snorkeling, swimming, & kayaking are engaging for the whole crew, and in Galapagos, a normally boring hike is transformed into a guided odyssey into a natural world surrounded by exciting creatures and exotic ecosystems. 

Ages 9 Months to 90 Years +
Because of our wide range of Galapagos tour options, children of nearly any age can be accommodated in the Galapagos. On Galapagos cruises, some yachts are better for kids than others, and safety and limited facilities onboard can be concerns for very young children, so many yachts have a minimum age of 6 or 7. Because of the difficultly of activities, our Galapagos Multisport 9-day tour has a minimum age limit of 10 years. Check with one of our Galapagos trip planners about minimum or recommended ages for any of our Galapagos tours. 

Teens
There aren't specific teen-oriented activities like one would find on a huge cruise ship in the Caribbean. The Galapagos Islands are more like a living, breathing classroom where biology and geology are experienced, not read about in a book. Any teen with a modest interest in nature, biology, evolution, volcanoes and geology won't have time to be bored in the Galapagos.  

The Grandparents
The Galapagos are very much catered to relatively active seniors well into their 80's and beyond. Most hikes are short. 

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