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Galápagos Experience: Volunteer & Travel 10 days

10 days
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Start and end in Quito
3.7
3 traveler reviews
  • Two sea lions perched on volcanic rocks.
  • Penguins perched on rocks with clear blue skies.
  • Two people looking out over a rocky coastline.
  • Group of people observing a narrow waterway through volcanic rocks.
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  • Two people kayaking on clear blue water.
  • Child in red coat smiling next to a sea lion on the rocks.
  • Person observing flamingos from a riverbank.
  • Underwater scenery with rocks and a cave.
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Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 2 - 10
Ages 18-60
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival to Quito

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

    Santa Cruz to Isabela

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Baltra Airport
    • Transfer in Santa Cruz
    • Speedboat to Isabela Island
    • Transfer to accommodation in Isabela
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
    Puerto Ayora
    Isabela Island
  3. Day 3

    Sierra Negra and Tintoreras

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Sierra Negra volcano hike
    • Tintoreras Islet exploration
    • Snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet
    • Bilingual guide
    • Basic snorkeling equipment
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra
    Tintoreras Islet
  4. Day 4

    Isabela to Santa Cruz

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer to Santa Cruz
    • Highland ranch visit with giant turtles
    • Lava tunnels exploration
    • Charles Darwin Station visit
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Station
    Santa Cruz Island
  5. Day 5

    Santa Fe Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch served onboard)

    Included Activities

    • Santa Fe Island exploration
    • Land iguana viewing
    • Birdwatching
    • Snorkeling at two locations
    • Playa Escondida visit
    Landmarks
    Santa Fe Island
    Playa Escondida
  6. Day 6

    Santa Cruz to San Cristobal

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat to San Cristobal Island

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along the boulevard
    • Visit nearby beaches
    Landmarks
    San Cristobal Island
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  7. Day 7

    Isla Lobos or Kicker Rock

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling at Isla Lobos or Kicker Rock (traveler selects one)
    • Sea lion viewing
    • Birdwatching
    • Beach time at Playa Ochoa or Manglesito
    Landmarks
    Isla Lobos
    Kicker Rock
    Canal Lobos
    Playa Ochoa
    Manglesito
  8. Day 8

    Volunteer Day

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Volunteer conservation work - invasive plant removal
    • Native vegetation restoration
    • Ecosystem education
    Landmarks
    San Cristobal Island
  9. Day 9

    San Cristobal to Quito

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
  10. Day 10

    Quito Departure

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

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport
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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $150 is required to confirm your booking with Lead Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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