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Family Travel Planner
Galapagos, Andes and Amazon |
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The Galapagos
Islands, and the
Andes and Amazon of Ecuador offer your family an incredible
opportunity to experience the amazing wonders of South America. All of our
family trips are designed to meet your family's specific needs and requirements. We pay particular attention to safety and
comfort while allowing you an opportunity to have an adventurous learning experience
together.
The Family Notebook provides
information on our special discounts and recommended boats and accommodation
to help you plan a safe and affordable adventure with your family vacation. Be sure to check
Galapagos, Ecuador and Peru for specials that, combined with these
discounts, will save you money!
GALAPAGOS
We offer children
under 12 a 50% discount off the published rate of the Galapagos flight.
You may wish to consider the following possibilities for your family
vacation adventure:
The
Galapagos Explorer II
is a very luxurious, first class deluxe, 100 passenger cruise ship
offering 4, 5 and 8 day itineraries. All suites will comfortably
accommodate a family of three. The ship also offers a swimming pool,
naturalist room and star gazing. Children under 12 receive a 50%
discount on the published rates for the ship when in a triple cabin
with their parents.
The
Santa Cruz is a deluxe
90 passenger cruise ship offering 4, 5 and 8 day itineraries. Triple
cabins are available at reasonable rates. The ship also
offers special features that enhance the ship's quality and your
family experience: a Deck-Bar; a Jacuzzi, a library, and an
observation deck for dolphin and whale watching. Children under 12 receive a
25%
discount on the published rates for the ship.
The Beluga
is a 110 foot, first class deluxe, 16 passenger motor yacht. It is fully
air-conditioned and accommodates 16 passengers in double staterooms,
each with private bathroom and shower. The well-trained and experienced
crew of 7 takes very good care of their guests at all times aboard and
ashore. Children under 12 receive a
40% discount off the high season rates and a 30% discount off the low season rates.
The
Sagitta is is a
beautiful, spacious and luxurious 3 masted sailing vessel. It is 120
feet tall and 124 feet long. Built in Sweden, Sagitta carries 16
passengers on two decks with a crew of nine. There are 10 air
conditioned cabins each with double lower and single upper berths. Children
under 12 will receive a 50% discount off the published rate.
The
Beagle is
a 105 foot, first class, 12 passenger schooner offering double cabins
with private facilities. Children under 12 will receive
a 30% discount off the published rate.
The
Samba is a 78 foot, first class, 12 passenger motor
sailor offering double cabins with private facilities. Children
under 12 will receive a 50% discount off the published rate.
And
Others... Please refer to
Galapagos Boats and Tours for a complete list of the ships and yachts we
offer in Galapagos. All are suitable for children!
QUITO, ANDES AND AMAZON
The JW Marriott is the finest
hotel in Quito. It is located on Avenida Orellana and offers standard rooms with two queen size beds. Family
Suites are also available. The hotel offers great views of Quito, a
swimming pool, cafe, and great buffet breakfasts!
The Hosteria La Cienaga is
one of the oldest colonial haciendas in Ecuador and an absolutely wonderful place to spend
a few days with your family. It is located in the heart of the Andes, outside of the small
town of Lasso, at the foot of Cotopaxi volcano, one and a half hours south of Quito. The
rooms in the old building are huge and the grounds quite expansive and beautiful. There's
also a playground, tennis court, trout pond, and horseback riding. Visit Cotopaxi National
Park and traditional Indian villages and markets nearby! Family sized suites are
available.
Kapawi
Lodge is located in the
Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, 100 miles east of the Andes. Part the Napo
Pleistocene Refuge, Kapawi is a center of high endemism with
an amazing diversity of animals, plants and ecosystems: dry and
flooded forest, lakes, swamps and an extraordinary system of
rivers. Isolation from the rest of the world doesn't mean a
lack of comfort, at least not in Kapawi, they offer 20 double rooms that
share a common porch, each with its private bathroom, sun-heated
showers, and electricity provided by photovoltaic system. Children under
12 receive a 50% discount.
And
Others... Please refer to our
Ecuador page for more information on the trips, tours and accommodation we offer
throughout Ecuador. We would also be happy to design a custom tour that will
meet your families particular requirements.
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