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Galápagos Experience: Volunteer & Travel 10 days

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

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Plan your adventure:
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 2 - 10
Ages 18-60
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival to Quito

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

    Santa Cruz to Isabela

    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
  4. Day 3

    Sierra Negra and Tintoreras

    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
  5. Day 4

    Isabela to Santa Cruz

    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
  6. Day 5

    Santa Fe Island

    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
  7. Day 6

    Santa Cruz to San Cristobal

    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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  8. Day 7

    Isla Lobos or Kicker Rock

    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
  9. Day 8

    Volunteer Day

    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
  10. Day 9

    San Cristobal to Quito

    San Cristobal to Quito

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
  11. Day 10

    Quito Departure

    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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