5 Reasons You Must Visit the Galapagos Islands with Your Family
The 19 islands of the Galapagos are the perfect travel destination for every family. Why? Because the diversity found on the Galapagos Islands is nothing short of mind-blowing. Surrounded by sea life-rich waters of the Galápagos Province of Ecuador and the Galapagos Marine Reserve, the Galapagos islands are Indonesia’s most adventurous center for water-related activities. Also, there is Galapagos National Park where you and your family will have the chance to encounter many unique animal species.
Embarking on a Galapagos cruise is undeniably the best possible family vacation option that will allow for fun times and precious lifelong memories. The only way to truly grasp the wonderfulness of the islands is to explore them by water. That way, you will have complete access to all the rare things that Galapagos has to offer. Having that in mind, here are the top reasons that will undoubtedly convince you to take your family there on your next family adventure.
The Wildlife
The one thing kids love even more than chocolate is animals. And you will definitely encounter various types of animals on the Galapagos Islands.
What is cooler for kids than seeing a beach full of iguanas that they can literally pet and play with? Well, maybe swimming in the sea with friendly turtles or spotting a family of sea lions nearby. Nonetheless, the Galapagos islands are their own special animal kingdom in which everybody is invited.
Not only is it a trip that is very educational for the children, but it is also great fun for adults. Kid or adult, no one is immune to the cuteness of the Galapagos penguins or the sight of a crystal white sand beach filled with hot pink flamingos.
The Nature
The Galapagos Islands are filled with different types of nature that you and your family can enjoy. This is especially important for kids who are growing up surrounded by concrete jungles and big-city light. Introducing your children to the wonders of nature is not only beneficial for the development of their minds, but also for their bodies. The forests found on the Galapagos are oxygen-rich and the air there isn’t polluted by cars or big factories.
On the Galapagos Islands, you can take hikes with some amazing views and among some amazing sceneries. The hikes there aren’t tough because the hiking roads are not stiff – so everyone in the family can do it. You can also take bike rides and explore some of the smaller islands. If you want to make it more of a physical challenge you can bike the Santa Cruz highlands and make an adventure out of it.
The Volcanoes
A fun fact about the Galapagos Islands is that they are made internally from lava (i.e. they are volcanic islands). You will find 21 volcanoes there, 13 of which are considered to still be active. The children can literally visit something that they would usually make for science class – a real-life volcano, like the Sierra Negra Volcano.
Not only educational but fun – hiking up some of the volcanoes can be a memory that you and your family will cherish for the rest of your life. The sites around the volcanoes are strictly regulated and the hiking trails are thoughtfully marked so you won’t have to worry about safety. If there is any chance of any kind of activity the rangers shut the hiking trails immediately.
The Marine Life
Another fun and educational activity that you can do as a family on The Galapagos Islands is snorkeling and diving. As mentioned above, the waters around the islands are filled with amazing sea life and vibrant coral reefs. That makes the Galapagos Islands one of the most exciting diving spots in the world.
We recommend that you try diving or snorkeling at multiple different locations, because of the diversity of the underwater landscape. Or scratch that, we recommend that you snorkel or dive as much as you possibly can while visiting the Galapagos Islands. You will get the chance to swim with friendly sharks and sea lions, see a lot of different tropical fish and other sea creatures.
The Out of the Ordinary Activities
The beauty of doing things in The Galapagos Islands is that you can’t do them anywhere else in the world. Whether you decide to spot all The Galapagos 15 and you plan your whole itinerary around that, or you decide to go on an afternoon glass floor boat ride – the experiences that you as a family will get to have there are priceless.
Visit the Charles Darwin Research center and try out different water sports like kayaking with your kids. Do some birdwatching and spot some of the rarest species on the planet. Post a postcard to yourself from the famous Postcard Bay. The possibility of having strong bonding experiences with your family is endless on the Galapagos Islands.
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I’m Melissa, but you can call me Missy. I continuously crave a new adventure and love sharing those adventures with you! My sidekick is my 5 year old daughter. Together we are conquering the world, one city at a time! Find family travel tips and guides that will help you plan your next adventure!
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