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Galapagos Experience: Volunteer & Travel 2 weeks

14 days
Start and end in Quito
3.7 (3 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 18-58
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Quito

    Arrival in Quito
    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (International Arrivals)
    Landmarks
    Quito
  3. Day 2

    Quito Orientation and Free Exploration

    Quito Orientation and Free Exploration
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Logistic orientation at accommodation

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Quito
    Landmarks
    Quito
  4. Day 3

    Quito to San Cristóbal, Galápagos

    Quito to San Cristóbal, Galápagos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Airport greeting with local guide
    Landmarks
    San Cristóbal
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    San Cristóbal Snorkeling Excursion

    San Cristóbal Snorkeling Excursion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box Lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling at Lobo Island or Kicker Rock (depending on availability)
    • Marine wildlife viewing including rays, seals, iguanas, and tropical fish
    • Birdwatching for boobies and frigate birds
    Landmarks
    Lobo Island
    Kicker Rock
  6. Days 5 - 6

    San Cristóbal Volunteer Work at Biological Station

    San Cristóbal Volunteer Work at Biological Station
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Reforestation with native and endemic species
    • Environmental education with local communities and schools
    • Station maintenance including trail maintenance and basic construction
    • Organic agricultural activities and vegetable production
    • Guided hikes through reserve to learn about biodiversity and ecology
    Landmarks
    Biological Station
  7. Day 7

    San Cristóbal to Santa Cruz to Isabela

    San Cristóbal to Santa Cruz to Isabela

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Santa Cruz
    Landmarks
    Santa Cruz
    Isabela
  8. Day 8

    Isabela Sierra Negra and Chico Volcanoes Hike

    Isabela Sierra Negra and Chico Volcanoes Hike
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box Lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Sierra Negra Volcano
    • Guided hike to Chico Volcano
    • Island viewpoints and landscape exploration
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra Volcano
    Chico Volcano
  9. Day 9

    Isabela Tortoise Breeding Center and Los Túneles

    Isabela Tortoise Breeding Center and Los Túneles
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
    • Snorkeling at Los Túneles
    • Marine wildlife viewing including sea lions, penguins, tropical fish, white-tip reef sharks, and turtles
    • Birdwatching for blue-footed boobies
    Landmarks
    Tortoise Breeding Center
    Los Túneles
  10. Day 10

    Isabela to Santa Cruz Highlands and Lava Tunnels

    Isabela to Santa Cruz Highlands and Lava Tunnels

    Included Activities

    • Giant tortoise viewing in natural habitat
    • Land iguana viewing
    • Lava tunnel exploration with guided tour

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Santa Cruz
    • Afternoon relaxation
    Landmarks
    Santa Cruz Highlands
    Lava Tunnels
  11. Day 11

    Santa Cruz Academy Bay Snorkeling and Tortuga Bay

    Santa Cruz Academy Bay Snorkeling and Tortuga Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling at Academy Bay
    • Marine wildlife viewing including sea turtles, white-tip reef sharks, and manta rays

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tortuga Bay Beach (40-minute walk from hotel)
    Landmarks
    Academy Bay
    Tortuga Bay Beach
  12. Day 12

    Santa Fe Island Snorkeling and Wildlife

    Santa Fe Island Snorkeling and Wildlife
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served onboard)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santa Fe Island
    • Snorkeling at two sites around Santa Fe coast
    • Land iguana viewing
    • Birdwatching including hawks, finches, doves, and mockingbirds
    • Marine wildlife viewing including Galápagos sea lions, reef fish, turtles, reef sharks, and rays
    • Visit Playa Escondida beach
    • Wildlife viewing including rice rats and Galápagos snakes
    Landmarks
    Santa Fe Island
    Playa Escondida
  13. Day 13

    Santa Cruz to Quito

    Santa Cruz to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Arrange taxi transportation from hotel to Baltra airport (available through hotel receptionist)
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
  14. Day 14

    Departure from Quito

    Departure from Quito
    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (International Departures)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Quito

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    Amber

    Asked on October 10th, 2023

    What's the main difference between this & the 3 weeks galapacos travel & volunteer trip? What are the additional costs?

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    • Lead AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2023

      The main difference between a 2-week and a 3-week trip to the Galapagos Islands, would typically be the duration of the trip. A 3-week trip would be longer allowing to have time for more activities, exploration, and volunteering opportunities, as well as a deeper immersion into the local culture and environment. In this case 3 weeks trip have one week of volunteering.

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    Laura

    Asked on June 22nd, 2023

    Can you confirm what time we would arrive in Quito on 13th December please?

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    • Lead AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2023

      Normally flights from Galapagos arrive between 4 to 5 pm. For that reason we add one more night in Quito so you can depart the next day with no rush.

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