Travelling to Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos with kids
My wife and I are planning to go to Peru and Ecuador. And also would like to visit Galapagos while we are there so I have quite a few questions but will start with 2:
- Is it worth it to bring a 6 year old on such a trip?
- Is it better to start with Galapagos first then Ecuador and finish in Peru or do it in the opposite direction?
Endpoint in either case is the US.
Best Answer
I am a native from Ecuador. I have been in the Galapagos with my nieces and nephews and I think it will be a great experience for kids (6 and up) if they are young explorers that want to have fun while having activities with an educational approach.
Young kids could learn about endangered animals and habitats, and about Darwin and his theory of evolution. The activities start really early in the morning so be sure the kids have had a good rest the night before.
For the route I would first visit the Islands and then Peru.
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Is Galapagos kid friendly?
The Galapagos Islands are great for kids of all ages, and everyone will get something from this experience. If you want your children to have a good memory of their trip it is worth waiting until they are a little older.How old do you have to be to go to Galapagos?
There is no age restriction for visiting the Galapagos Islands. However, some cruises, specially yachts and small boats, do not accept children under the age of 6 years old.How much spending money do you need for the Galapagos?
How much money will you need for your trip to Galapagos Islands? You should plan to spend around $111 per day on your vacation in Galapagos Islands, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $27 on meals for one day and $43 on local transportation.How long do you need to visit the Galapagos?
In sum, you virtually lose 1.5 days just traveling into and out of Galapagos! That's why we always recommend the bare minimum of 5 days to adequately experience the Galapagos and strongly recommend 7 days to get an even greater and more comprehensive sense of the Galapagos' diversity and otherworldly landscapes.South America with kids - The Galápagos Islands
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Answer 2
I have recently visited the Galapagos with family having 3 kids, they enjoyed a lot there and Specially Galapagos is the best place to visit. There are no such problems we faced during our tour because of children, as we have already booked out the tour and they include all the important amenities required for small children. Our overall trip was awesome.
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