Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Quito
Arrival in Quito- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Arrival and Pick up in Quito)
- Day 2
Quito
Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Logistic orientation at accommodation
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Quito
- Day 3
Quito to Galapagos (Santa Cruz)
Quito to Galapagos (Santa Cruz)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Los Gemelos
- Visit to Primicias Ranch
- Observation of Giant Galapagos Tortoises
Optional Activities
- Visit to Charles Darwin Station
Landmarks Los Gemelos Primicias Ranch Charles Darwin Station - Day 4
Bay Tour
Bay Tour- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bay Tour with marine wildlife observation
Optional Activities
- Independent visit to Tortuga Bay Beach
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Beach - Day 5
Snorkeling Tour
Snorkeling Tour- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch aboard the boat), Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at 2 sites around Santa Fe
- Marine wildlife observation (sea lions, fish, turtles, sharks, rays)
- Visit to Playa Escondida
Landmarks Playa Escondida - Day 6
Free Day
Free Day- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving
- Small boat tours with hikes, snorkeling, and beach visits
- Day 7
Free Day
Free Day- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day tours and activities through local island operators
- Day 8
Santa Cruz to San Cristobal
Santa Cruz to San Cristobal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Days 9 - 13
Conservation Volunteer Project
Conservation Volunteer Project- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Reforestation activities - planting native and endemic species
- Environmental education with local communities and schools
- Station maintenance - trail maintenance, sign creation, basic construction, fresh water supply management
- Kitchen assistance
- Organic agriculture participation and food production
- Guided hikes exploring biodiversity of the reserve
Landmarks Biological Station - Day 14
Project Continuation & Volunteer Activity
Project Continuation & Volunteer ActivityIncluded Activities
- Project work continuation
- Afternoon activity with other volunteers
- Day 15
Free Day
Free DayOptional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of San Cristobal
- Day 16
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz to Isabela
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz to IsabelaOptional Activities
- Free exploration in Santa Cruz between boat arrivals
- Day 17
Tortoise Breeding Center & Los Túneles
Tortoise Breeding Center & Los Túneles- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Tortoise Breeding Center
- Exploration of Los Túneles
Landmarks Tortoise Breeding Center Los Túneles - Day 18
Las Tintoreras
Las Tintoreras- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Speedboat tour to Las Tintoreras
- Wildlife observation and snorkeling
- Snorkeling gear provided
Landmarks Las Tintoreras - Day 19
Sierra Negra & Volcán Chico Trek
Sierra Negra & Volcán Chico Trek- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch or box lunch)
Included Activities
- 4-hour trek to Sierra Negra crater
- Trek to Volcán Chico crater
Landmarks Sierra Negra Volcán Chico - Day 20
Isabela to Santa Cruz
Isabela to Santa Cruz- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transport back to Santa Cruz
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Santa Cruz
- Leisure and relaxation
- Day 21
Santa Cruz to Baltra to Quito
Santa Cruz to Baltra to Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 22
Departure from Quito
Departure from Quito- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Drop Off - Return Home)
- Meals
- Breakfast
