Gap Year Expeditions, Global Volunteering & Conservation Projects – Greenforce

Highlights

Santa Cruz
Tortuga Bay, is a well known beach where you can see a variety of different marine animals like sharks, sea turtles, and manta rays. Snorkel in its clear waters or hike it’s adventurous highlands.

Isabela Island
On Isabella island wonder through the many volcanic tunnels formed by cooled lava. Dive and swim next to penguins, sea lions, a tropical fish, dolphins.

Other Islands
- San Cristobal
- One of the oldest habited islands in the Galapagos offers stunning natural sights to visit, like the famous Kicker Rock, a fabulous natural formation where you can snorkel or enjoy an unforgettable scuba diving experience.
- Floreana, is another island where you will discover wildlife and learn about some history of the Island.

Go to Espanola and witness the blue footed boobies by the thousands
nesting in the area.

Aims and Objectives

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
• Visit Los Gemelos, Spanish for The Twins, are a pair of craters approximately 30
meters.
• Enjoy the Rancho Primisias, a private farm that is adjoined to the Tortoise Reserve. Here you can witness “herds” of wild giant tortoises.
• Visit the Charles Darwin Foundation in Santa Cruz.
• Suggested stay in Santa Cruz is two or three days. From Santa Cruz you
can also get daily boat tours to visit other islands or a Cruise. We will
assist you with a variety of cruises options according to your budget.

• Tour of the Volcan Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico
• Tour de Bahia o Islote de Las Tintoreras
• Visit the Galapagos National Park breeding centre.

What's included?

INCLUDED
- Specialized briefing in Quito about the Galapagos Express services, and information.
- Assistance in the Galapagos Islands by our staff members who will meet you and offer the best tours and activities available at your arrival. (Daily tours available from USD 50.00).
- Accommodation in Santa Cruz - One night.
- Bay tour in Santa Cruz Island. (Snorkel equipment included).
- Speed boat ticket to Isabella (round trip)
- Accommodation in Isabela - Three nights.
- All meals included in Isabela Island.

SANTA CRUZ

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is in a welcoming hostel that offers basic services; it is in a central location and offers single, double, triple rooms or dorms depending on availability.

ISABELLA ISLAND
ACCOMODATIONS AND MEALS
Accommodations are in a friendly guest house, you will have the chance to meet local and learn more about the Ecuadorian culture! Single or double rooms are available depending on availability. All meals included, please inform of special requirements in advance.

NOT INCLUDED:
- National Park Entrance fee $100.00
- INGALA card (Immigration fee in Baltra airport) $10.00
- Local transportation for trips USD 5.00 per day approximately.
- Round trip ticket Quito-Galapagos. USD 415.40. Discount for students, according to availability.
- Meals in Santa Cruz Island.
- Other activities and services not mentioned above.

Country Information

ECUADOR;

• Population/Area - 12.5 million inhabitants/283,520 sq km

• Climate - tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands

• Spanish is Ecuador's official language however the Indian population speak Quichua, an Inca language. Other than Spanish, ten native languages are spoken in Ecuador. English is the most popular spoken foreign language amongst tourist and professionals.

Demographics

• The placement is open to all nationalities. It is always best to double check any visa requirements directly with the countries embassy in your country or on the web before booking to go anywhere.

• The minimum age for this trip is 17 years and there is no maximum.

Maps

Itinerary

The Galapagos Express can be tailor made according to what you wish to see and where you wish to
travel around the islands. Call the office 020 7384 3343 for more information.

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Here are a few photos from the project