Thomson Family Adventures | All Inclusive Vacations

With our Galapagos Islands Multi-Sport itinerary, we’ve replaced your typical cruise ship with charming hotel stays on the islands. Leave the crowds of visitors and well-worn paths behind and spend time with your family actively exploring the islands.

The extra time will be used to maximize opportunities for wildlife viewing and exploration. Your family will discover wildlife as you navigate the small volcanic island of Tintoreras, swim with sea lions at Loberia Chica and meet giant tortoises up close at private conservation farms. You’ll snorkel around mangroves teeming with marine life at Whale Bay, and hike and bike around Sierra Negra Volcano, the Wall of Tears and the bay of El Garrapatero. At every turn, this itinerary offers something to keep your family active and interested.

This trip is for the adventurous family that is eager to trade the comforts of a cruise ship for a quaint bed and breakfast in order to discover the flora and fauna of the Galapagos in a unique way. If it's luxury that you're looking for, you may want to see about joining one of our cruises.

2013 Dates
Dates	10 or more travelers	4 to 9 travelers	Internal Air
07/26 - 08/03	$4,690	$4,690	$900
12/24 - 01/01	$4,290	$4,790	$900

2014 Dates
Dates	10 or more travelers	4 to 9 travelers	Internal Air	Special Features
02/15 - 02/23	$3,990	$4,590	$700
03/22 - 03/30	$3,990	$4,590	$700
04/19 - 04/27	$3,990	$4,590	$700	Reverse Itinerary
06/21 - 06/29	$3,990	$4,590	$700
07/19 - 07/27	$3,990	$4,590	$700
08/23 - 08/31	$3,990	$4,590	$700
11/22 - 11/30	$3,990	$4,590	$700

*Minimum of one family of 4 required to run this adventure

Child Discount:$200 per child under 12

Teen Discount: $100 per child 12 - 17

Triple Discount: $500 for children under 12 sharing with 2 adults

Alumni Discount: if you are a returning Thomson guest, please subtract $500 per family from these prices

Please note: you will be charged based on the number of travelers booked at the time of your reservation. We will adjust your price based on the number of travelers booked on the trip at approximately 90 days prior to departure.

Price includes: All entrance fees, accommodations based on two to a room, land transportation, private bi-lingual guide throughout, all meals, bottled water & snacks in the vehicle, Comprehensive Travel Insurance.

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Day 1 – Depart U.S. / Arrive Guayaquil

Our 2013 Galapagos Multi-Sport Adventure itinerary has come along to offer you and your thrill-seeking family a totally complete experience of the Galapagos Islands. Dedicate your whole trip to hiking, biking, snorkeling and kayaking your way through the biological hub of the world. You’ll be welcomed with open arms – or wings and flippers – by the islands’ blue-footed boobies and friendly sea lions, joined by so many more precious creatures… marine iguanas, sting rays, tropical fish, giant Galapagos tortoises, all kinds of shorebirds, and maybe even the Galapagos penguin!

Days 2-4 – Isabela Island

Though located on the equator, the weather in the Galapagos isn’t as warm as one would expect most of the year; it's mid to low 70s, thanks to the Humboldt Current. Bringing cold water up from Antarctica, the current dominates the surrounding ocean from May through December. Low temperatures and a near-constant mist around the tops of the mountains are known as “garua.”

Wall of Tears mountain bike trip
Sierra Negra Volcano hike
Surf lessons
Tintoreras visit
Loberia Chica swimming and snorkeling

Days 5-7 – Santa Cruz Island

The island of Santa Cruz is the second largest in the Galapagos, harbors several different vegetation zones: coastal, arid, transition, scalesia, and miconia. With the largest population of all the islands in the Galapagos, Santa Cruz is home to the bustling port city of Puerto Ayora.

See giant tortoises up close
Sea kayaking
El Garrapatero bike ride
Bahía Ballena (Whale Bay) hike
Bahía Ballena snorkeling

Day 8 – Galapagos Islands / Guayaquil

After breakfast, we'll head to Baltra's airport to catch our flight back to Guayaquil.

Day 9 – Guayaquil / Arrive U.S.

Hilton Colon Guayaquil

The Hilton Colon Guayaquil Hotel is conveniently located a 5 minute drive from the airport. Each of the hotel's 294 rooms features broadband and wireless internet, plasma TV, air conditioning, coffee maker and hair dryer. Other highlights of the hotel include 5 restaurants, fitness center, spa and an outdoor pool.

Iguana Crossing

Iguana Crossing hotel is the newest addition to Isabela Island. It's located on the southern part of the island, with only National Park beyond it. The hotel is the only one on Isabela with an oceanfront swimming pool, and each of its rooms features great views of either the beachfront or Sierra Negra Volcano. Iguana Crossing also has central air conditioning, wireless internet, laundry facilities, rooftop Jacuzzi, and a restaurant and bar. Rooms here feature a flat screen TV, alarm clock with an iPod dock, hair dryer, safety deposit box, and tasteful, rustic design.

Angermeyer Waterfront Inn

The Angermeyer Waterfront Inn offers top-notch comfort and all the necessary amenities amid constant reminders that you’re still in the Galapagos Islands, one of the most unique places in the world. The inn was built using lava rocks and drift wood for that authentic Galapagos feel, and each spacious room is equipped with cable television, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Located just a 2-minute water taxi ride from the bustling Puerto Ayora, the property has its own dock and a waterfront restaurant prime for observing sea lions, sea turtles, and marine iguanas.

Why Ecuador and the Galapagos?

Galapagos Islands geography

When you think of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands surely come to mind. Stunning beauty and an abundance of wildlife are the trademarks of these volcanic islands. For years to come, you and your children will reminisce about all of the wonderful species you saw on these islands – many of which are found nowhere else on earth.

Galapagos Islands wildlife

The Galapagos Islands are home to more than 25,000 species of plants, 6,000 species of butterflies and 1,600 species of birds. On Santa Cruz Island, enormous tortoises find refuge at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Tiny Rabida Island is home to pelicans, pink flamingos and pintail ducks in its shallow, salt water lagoons and red sand beaches. On San Cristobal, the incredible wildlife includes iguanas and the rare Chatham mockingbird. Walking on lovely, remote Española Island, your family may encounter sea lions, blue-footed boobies or sea turtles as you stroll past lava cliffs where sea water jets high in the air.

Darwin’s Theory

Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands in 1835 on his return to England after repatriating the Fuegians. He collected various birds, which he took back to John Gould, a famous ornithologist, in England. While Darwin initially thought the birds were not closely related, Gould concluded that the birds were in fact, "a series of ground Finches which are so peculiar" as to form "an entirely new group, containing 12 species." This story made the newspapers and formed the basis for Darwin’s groundbreaking theory.

Seclusion

We take family vacations to get away from the daily grind of our normal lives and just be with our families. The Galápagos Islands offer the perfect opportunity to leave it all behind and enjoy each other’s company. Many of the islands you’ll visit are virtually uninhabited by humans, because they are protected lands of delicate ecological splendor, so you will be far away from any kind of hustle and bustle.

Why Ecuador and the Galapagos with Thomson?

Get the most out of the Galapagos Islands

With our Galapagos Islands Multi-Sport itinerary, we’ve replaced your typical cruise ship with charming hotel stays on the islands. Leave the crowds of visitors and well-worn paths behind and spend time with your family actively exploring the islands.The extra time will be used to maximize opportunities for wildlife viewing and exploration.This trip is for the adventurous family that is eager to trade the comforts of a cruise ship for a quaint bed and breakfast in order to discover the flora and fauna of the Galapagos in a unique way.

Abundant activity

This family adventure is packed to the brim with activity; spend your days mountain biking, hiking, surfing, swimming and snorkeling, sea kayaking and exploring some really cool landscapes and wildlife habitats.