Ecuador Amazon & Galapagos Family Holiday

See playful seals, giant tortoises and distinct animals like pink iguanas as you and your family journey through the Amazon and Galapagos Islands. Stay in an eco-lodge in the Amazon, look for local wildlife and birds during your walk through the rainforest with an Indigenous guide and learn about the regions biodiverse landscape as you chase waterfalls in Banos. Kayak through the turquoise waters around Isla Isabela, join a local family for an empanada cooking class and discover how waste found in the ocean can be transformed into meaningful art.This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail., Temperatures in the Amazon can fluctuate from daytime humidity to night-time chill. Insects, especially mosquitoes, are common. We recommend tropical-strength insect repellent and light cotton clothing that covers your arms and legs, with warmer layers for the evening., This trip involves travel by speedboat between the Galapagos Islands. The rides can be quite bumpy at times, but the good news is that seasickness can often be managed with medication. Please consult a health professional to assess your suitability for such medication., From June to August the water in the Galapagos can be rougher than usual and travel times may be longer than usual.