Line 4 · Beach
Galápagos Islands with kids
Ecuador
Swimming with sea lions and turtles, giant tortoises in the highlands, and blue-footed boobies an arm's length away.
Island-hopping from a hotel costs much less than a cruise. The park entry fee is $200 per adult.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $3,620 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $4,390 |
| Luxury (5★) | $6,750 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
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Top attractions in Ecuador
- Charles Darwin Research StationBaby tortoises
- Tortuga BayWhite sand and iguanas
- El Chato Tortoise ReserveWild giant tortoises
- Las GrietasSwimming crevice
- Kicker RockSnorkel with sharks
- Concha de PerlaIsabela snorkel spot
- Los TúnelesLava arches
- Sierra Negra VolcanoHuge caldera
- Bartolomé IslandPinnacle Rock
- North SeymourBlue-footed boobies
Where to eat in Ecuador
- Calle de los Kioskos$Puerto Ayora street food
- Galápagos Deli$Puerto Ayora
Things to do
- Snorkel with sea lionsPlayful pups
- Kayak with penguinsIsabela
- Hike Sierra NegraHalf day
- Day cruise to BartoloméFrom Santa Cruz
- Snorkel Kicker RockSan Cristóbal
- Swim at Las GrietasSanta Cruz
- Bike to the Wall of TearsIsabela
- Watch marine iguanasEverywhere
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