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Giant Tortoise and Galapagos Conservation
Volunteers are needed to play a part in safeguarding the future of these magnificent species. You will have the opportunity to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see baby tortoises, visit the beautiful Tortuga Bay and spend your free time exploring the ocean and scuba or snorkelling amoungst stunning tropical marine life.
Volunteer RoleThe giant tortoises are currently on the endangered species list and a number of species on several islands are sadly now extinct. Exclusive species such as the ‘Lonesome George’ are currently on the edge of extinction.
By taking part in this programme, volunteers play a key role in aiding the Galapagos National Park Services and the Darwin Foundation with their Giant Galapagos Tortoise breeding programmes. Their research centre on the Galapagos Islands helps to safeguard the future of these unique and magnificent species.
You will be playing a vital role in helping feed the baby and adult tortoises, cleaning and maintaining their encloures, taking care of the eggs so they are in the best possible condition for when they hatch, measuring the tortoises to manage how fast they are growing and how healthily they are eating.
Project LocationThe programme begins on the Galapagos Island of Santa Cruz and the project work is situated in the town of Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island.
Accommodation and MealsOn Sunday and Monday you will be staying at a hostel in Quito. On arrival at Santa Cruz Island you will have two nights accommodation before travelling onto Isabela Island. While on Santa Cruz Island you will have two meals a day.
During your volunteer work on Isabela you will be staying at a volunteer house. The accommodation is in a great location, nearby the central square. There is the option for a double or single bedroom (subject to availability). During your stay on Isabela you will have three meals a day included.
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Programme Overview
Durations: 2 weeks volunteer £899, 4 weeks volunteer £1199
2 weeks language followed by 4 weeks volunteer £1499
4 weeks language followed by 4 weeks volunteer £1749
If you want to combine volunteering with language lessons - click here
How to book & pay:
Pay £195 deposit to book. Balance due 12 weeks prior to departure.
What is included?
Baltra Airport transfers
Accommodation
Most meals
Orientation
Visits to National Park
1 day tour of Santa Cruz
1 way boat trip to Isabella Island |
What is not included?
International flight
Travel insurance
Some meals
National Parks entrance fee
Personal items
Soft drinks, beer, wine, spirits
Additional tours and activities
Return boat trip to Santa Cruz
Quito to Baltra return flight (£229) |
Programme Summary:
This project offers the chance to spend several weeks on the extraordinary Isabella Island exploring and working with some of the most unique and endangered animals in the world today.
Other Galapagos volunteer work
Arrival dates:
First Monday of each month (aim to arrive into Quito on Sunday)
Read about past participants experiences: Gillian's Experience
Galapagos Island Travel Advice:
Visit our Galapagos Islands Travel Advice page for useful information.
See what our volunteer says: Cecil's Experience |
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If there's anything you'd like to know, call 01892 516 164
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