5 reasons for a Galapagos vacation with kids

In terms of do-ability and safety, a Galapagos Islands family vacation is easily achievable for most households. Plus, such a getaway can have a powerful and lasting influence on kids.

Notwithstanding the concerns about traveling with children to the seemingly remote Galapagos Islands in Spanish-speaking South America, there are a number of more powerful reasons for considering such a family trip to here.  We’ve come up with what we think are the top five reasons.

1. Exceptional educational experiences

A trip to the islands is like a course in both earth science and history – though much more fun. Through real-life close-up encounters, children have a chance to experience nature, the environment and a host of different species, but without classroom teachers, textbooks or homework.

Few stops are as enlightening as a visit to the famous Charles Darwin Research Station, for example, where kids can view Giant Galapagos tortoises while learning more…