General Info
Week 1:
Prepare to meet the most famous residents of the Galapagos; the Giant Tortoise, on the beautiful island of Santa Cruz! You’ll watch these amazing creatures wander in the wild before you visit the Charles Darwin station and breeding centre.
Journey on to Tortuga Bay Beach and see if you can spot marine turtles, white tipped reef sharks or manta rays. Round the week off in Pto Ayora where you will take part in conservation volunteer work, your work will vary according to the needs of the project but you’ll be guaranteed a memorable outdoors experience!
Week 2:
Next it’s on to San Cristobel where you’ll get involved with environmental, community and social volunteer projects at the Biological station. Activities will differ depending on where help is needed and may include reforestation, restoring native forests and endemic plants, and educating the local community about planting vegetation. The rest of your week will be yours to spend exploring San Cristobel!
Week 3:
Home to more wild tortoises than any other island, Isabela is teeming with animal, bird and marine life – a haven for animal lovers! Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, glimpse penguins, sharks, blue-legged piqueros, pelicans, iguanas and sea lions on the Tintoreras Islet Tour and marvel at the landscapes and lava formations of Volcan Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico. Your last day is free to chill out on the beach, spot wildlife or book extra tours.
What's included?
Pick up transfer on arrival
Two nights in Quito on arrival
Orientation in Quito
Hostel in Quito to airport transfer
Some meals
All accommmodation
Boat transfers between islands
Return airport transfer in Quito
What's not included?
International flights
Flight from Quito to Santa Cruz
Return transfers from the Isabela Islands back to the hostel in Quito
Travel insurance
Entrance fee to enter the Galapagos
Lunch and dinner in Quito
Some meals on the islands
Return boat transfer from Isabela to Santa Cruz
Return bus transfer to Baltra airport on Santa Cruz
Benefits:
The Galapagos Explorer is a 20 day adventure from £1699. Includes accommodation, some food, transfers, support and back up in-country and 24/7 emergency contact numbers. Before you leave full comprehensive information is provided through an Online Account and our expert travel advisors are always available to give help and advice.
Requirements:
There are no specific qualifications or requirements needed to take part on this trip. We do however require that all travellers have a sense responsibility for other travellers, project staff and local community and most importantly... a sense of fun and adventure!
