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Family Expedition to Galápagos & the Andes

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Adventure World and National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions present an Ecuador journey, with family adventures in the Andes with a Galápagos expedition cruise. 

14 days

13 nights

From Quito’s historic streets to the volcanic landscapes of the Andes, discover Ecuador together on a family journey combining local traditions and wildlife encounters. Stay at Hacienda El Porvenir, where horseback rides, guided walks and a hands-on cooking class introduce life in the Andean highlands. Plant a native tree together and meet the chagras, the skilled horsemen whose traditions shape life on the ranch. Then board National Geographic Endeavour II for a Galápagos expedition cruise. Explore remote volcanic shores with expert naturalists, watch for giant tortoises and marine iguanas, and enjoy opportunities to snorkel and kayak in the protected waters of the Galápagos Marine Reserve.

 

This Adventure World & Lindblad Expeditions itinerary departs Mondays year round.

Includes

Meals

13 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 10 Dinners, Beverages aboard the ship, including beer, wine and spirits.

Accommodation

3 nights hotel accommodation, 3 nights Hacienda (ranch) accommodation, 7 night cruise onboard National Geographic Endeavour II.

Transportation

Quito airport transfers, private transfers between Quito and Hacienda El Porvenir, ship to airport return transfers, Quito - Baltra / Baltra - Quito return flights. 

Why we love it

Stay at Hacienda El Porvenir in Ecuador’s Andes, horseback riding with local chagras, cooking traditional cheese empanadas and learning about native habitat restoration. 

Join expert naturalists in the Galápagos to look for giant tortoises, marine iguanas and nesting seabirds, with opportunities to snorkel in the protected marine reserve. 

Cruise the Galápagos aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, exploring volcanic shores by Zodiac and joining experienced naturalists to learn more about island wildlife. 

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