The True Galapagos Experience

Program Description

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Participants of this program will spend their first week on the island of Santa Cruz, helping with conservation work and touring local attractions. San Cristobal Island will be home for the second week, as volunteers get the chance to work in another conservation station. The main tasks at this time will be the removal of invasive flora species and the planting of endemic plants, an exercise proven to benefit the surrounding environment immensely. There will also be the option to work on small community based projects throughout the island.

The third week is all about pleasure and relaxation; participants will travel to the stunning Isabella Island where they can unwind and enjoy tours with local guides, a visit to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, a trip to the Sierra Negra volcano, and a visit to Las Tintoretas Islet, in the hope of spotting white-tip sharks!

Get involved!

This extremely worthwhile experience will, as a result of your effort and care, have a direct and measureable positive impact on the Galapagos Islands.

Highlights

Explore the sights and sounds of Quito, Ecuador´s bustling capital

Take a tour through the Academy Bay and observe the diversity of the Galapagos´underwater world.

Spot marine turtles, white tipped reef sharks or manta rays

Volunteer with a conservation project actively contributing to the growth of the island

Island hop via speedboat

Visit the Giant Tortoise conservation centre

Snorkel next to penguins, sharks, blue-legged piqueros, pelicans, iguanas and sea lions

And much more!

Qualifications

We can tailor the trip to suit you!

We can customise this trip to cater for families, couples, school groups, etc.
We have itineraries available for 3 weeks, 2 weeks and 10 days.
Please ask for more info and one of our advisors will get in touch with you.

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

Are you searching for more than the average cruise journey around the Galapagos? Instead of spending your entire trip boat-bound, do you want an experience offering exploration, volunteer opportunities, and travel time in the beautiful Islands?

If you have answered yes to these questions then The True Galapagos Experience is for you. Cultural enthusiasts, conservation specialists, lovers of the outdoors and travel fans alike will find something for their needs here.

This programme incorporates an array of exhilirating activities including: swimming with sea lions, snorkelling with sharks, playing with giant tortoises, volunteering at local reserves, strolling along crystalline beaches, island hopping and much more; this is not just a trip, this is The True Galapagos Experience.

So what are you waiting for? This is your chance to create lifelong memories and simultaneously make a lasting positive difference to the Galapagos Archipelago. Do something unique; alot of people may travel to the islands, but not everyone leaves after enjoying a rewarding experience like this one.