Try a trip with mom | 3 tips for a great mom-daughter trip

Mother's Day is approaching, and sometimes, it's hard to choose how to go through it. How do you show her the love you have for her? It is a hard question to answer, but travel is always a great way to show how much you love your mom. And, if you are a lady yourself, having a women-only trip can be a new way to bond with your mom. You can experience a new bonding experience in new places, which can be a turning point for good… for both of you.

We know Mother's Day is already around the corner, and you might not want to start packing your bags right away, but now you can at least start planning for coming trips. Besides, it would be a good idea to have a clear idea of what kind of trip would fit both of you, since there are many options. And, since travelling can sometimes feel like an uncertain option, we have some tips to encourage you to enjoy this experience at your best.

1.     Don’t be afraid to try new things

When you travel, you can discover new ways of living, and when you do it together, you can actually apply that to your daily life. Let's say you learn a new cooking style and start using it at home while cooking together; you can start a new family recipe. Or you might start a new tradition for all your family after learning an ancient practice from a community you met on your trip.

Travelling can be a spiritual practice; sharing it with the people you love can help you connect on deeper levels and see this person through a new lens. Sometimes, taking someone out of where you usually see them can help you know and understand them better.

2.     Make mom feel important

If you plan to give your mom a mother-daughter trip as a gift, remember the goal of this kind of trip is to bond with your mom and make her feel like the star of the show. So, do your bit and make her feel comfortable.

So, try not to push her to do things that make her uncomfortable. Encourage her, but don’t force her. Trying new things is an adventure, and it takes some time to get mentally prepared to do something new. It would be better to find things to do together that don’t require much effort for any of you.

3.     Let the Unexpected surprise you

If you are a traveller yourself, then you know that travelling can bring some uncertainty every now and then. That’s usually an issue that brings anxiety and discomfort to your trip, but don’t let it discourage you. Sometimes, it means you have the chance to do something you didn’t expect and have a new spontaneous experience that can give you a nice surprise.

Let’s say you planned to swim in the Galapagos or trek through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, but it starts raining hard enough that it is unsafe to go do any of those activities. Quite a mess, right? In that case, it’s understandable to get frustrated and feel like your adventure is ruined, but that might open up the chance to explore the surrounding town and find a great place to eat or a local shop where you can find some goods and souvenirs to take home. It might lead to a new way of decorating home when you return. If you think it over, I’m sure you can give the trip a great turn even with disadvantages.

What are your travelling options?

It depends a lot on the kind of adventure, but we have some options for you so that you can choose what suits you both better. If you want to have a peaceful trip, you can find the perfect trips in the Galapagos. We recommend our Galapagos Safari expedition so that you can enjoy the natural wonders of Ecuador. You can also check out our Unique Wildlife Expeditions to see if any other trip feels more attractive to you.

If you would rather have a more active adventure, our jewel of the crown is the Ecuador Trekking Avenue of the Volcanoes, which takes you through the Ecuadorian Andes and its cosy towns while showing you those impressive landscapes. But then again, you can check our Active Journeys to see if something else is better for you.

To conclude our recommended tours for this trip, we encourage you to try our special dates for women-only trips in Galapagos Essentials and Ecuador Highlights, which offer a complete experience of this beautiful country while being safe on your trip with other women.

We hope these recommendations help you find the perfect gift for mom, and just remember to have everything you need for your trip. Any extra gift to make the trip easier is a good idea, especially if you or your mom are the traveller kind.