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Tours: Ecuador, Galapagos Family Wildlife Odyssey.
The remote islands offer the ideal field trip where young people may observe wildlife first hand, swim with cavorting sea lions, and snorkel amongst marine iguanas and sea turtles, while learning the basics of evolution by first-hand observation.

Wildland Adventures has created a tour that brings kids, parents and grandparents together on designated 11-day Galapagos Family Wildlife Odyssey departures to showcases the bizarre flora and fauna that inhabit this volcanic archipelago such as giant tortoise, sea lizards and blue footed boobies.

The odyssey begins with a private half-day city tour of colonial Quito, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.  From Quito, families embark on an eight-day voyage in the wake of Charles Darwin where he formulated his theory of evolution in “The Origin of Species.”  Vessels are outfitted with child-sized snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and life vests.  Sea kayaks are available for fun exploration of the shoreline.  Naturalist guides provide interpretation on shore excursions that is oriented toward the interests and knowledge level of young participants.  Kids usually dine together and appreciate specially prepared meals including pizza, hot dogs, pasta and other dishes geared toward younger palates.

The Galapagos Family Wildlife Odyssey starts at about $3,370 for adults and $1,920-$3,175 for children younger than  12 years of age.  School groups or families of 6 or more can charter their own yacht for a private departure. Itineraries include airport transfers, a private guided tour of Quito, three nights hotel accommodations in Quito, guided excursions, all meals on the 8-day cruise, and a comprehensive pre-departure information packet.

Company Background

Wildland Adventures was founded in 1986 by owners Kurt and Anne Kutay with the intention of offering authentic worldwide cultural and natural history explorations for active and inquisitive families.  At the core of Wildland Adventures is its commitment to conservation and authenticity.  On a Wildland Adventures’ trip, there are remarkably few barriers between visitors and local cultures, creating an authenticity in the way people travel and the places they encounter.  Families are immersed, secure in their health, safety and comfort accompanied by professional local guides. Family adventures are planned based on the first-hand know-how of owners, Kurt and Anne Kutay, traveling with their own children and conducting trips for hundreds of other families. Destinations offered by Wildland Adventures include Costa Rica, Belize, the Andes and the Amazon, Patagonia, Alaska, British Columbia, Africa, New Zealand and more.

 

Wildland Adventures 3516 NE 155th Street, Seattle, 98155.  1-800-345-4453 or www.wildland.com

 

 

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