Transfer to Santa Cruz, Galapagos (approx 2 hrs by flight)
On-ground Briefing & Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do in case of an emergency.
Lunch Break
Charles Darwin Research Center Station- Charles Darwin Research Station is a biological research station in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador. The station is operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation which was founded in 1959 under the auspices of UNESCO and the World Conservation Union
Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Highlands Tortoise Reserve- A 45-minute bus ride will take us to the Santa Cruz highlands, located to the northwest of Ayora Port, where we will find a natural reserve with giant land tortoises in their natural habitat. These enormous and slow- moving reptiles are responsible for the island’s name and therefore, approaching them in their humid and forested abode is always an inspiring adventure. They can weigh between 250 and 300 kg and can live up to 200 years. They have few predators; their principal threat has always been men.
Lava Tunnel -These impressive underground tunnels southwest of the village of Santa Rosa are more than 1 km in length and were formed when the outside skin of a molten-lava flow solidified.
Lunch Break
Transfer to Isla Isabela (approx 2hrs)
Free evening to explore
Orientation Walking tour
Lunch Break
Wall of Tears Visit- The Wall of Tears is a historical site 5 km west of Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
Bike in coastal ecosystems
Free evening to explore
Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano- Second biggest caldera in the world, Sierra Negra is a large shield volcano at the southeastern end of Isabela Island in the Galapagos that rises to an altitude of 1124m. It coalesces with the volcanoes Cerro Azul to the west and Alcedo to the north
Free evening to explore
Service Learning Day
Free Evening to explore
Service Learning Day
Free afternoon to explore
Service Learning Day
Free afternoon to explore
Los Tuneles-The lava tunnels are home to many species such as white tip reef sharks, manta rays, seahorses, penguins, sea turtles, sea lions, giant mantas, colorful fish, and blue-footed boobies.
Lunch Break
Lava Tunnel -These impressive underground tunnels southwest of the village of Santa Rosa are more than 1 km in length and were formed when the outside skin of a molten-lava flow solidified.
Travel day to Guayaquil (approx 3 hrs)
Check in & refresh
Farewell Dinner & Program closing
Depart Guayaquil ECU, for Home