Educational Tours and Packages
A Destination Like No Other
The Galapagos Islands are like no other locality on Earth. Since the time the islands inspired Charles Darwin, this place has been known as a wonder of nature. The balance of geologic processes, the ecological setting of tropical ocean islands, and the unique evolution of species are unlike anywhere on the planet. We provide everything that you need to take your group of students on a trip of a lifetime to experience the Galapagos Islands.
You can create a course in the Galapagos Islands for so many types of classes!
Ecology and Environmental Science
Geology
Marine Biology
Spanish
Education
Conservation and Sustainability
Tourism Business
Outdoor Recreation Leadership
Yoga
All of our visits begin with a stay at our Volcan Verde field station on San Cristobal Island. The field station has lodging for 28 people, full dining service, air conditioning, wifi, hot showers, and modern, comfortable cabins.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Learning Experience
Our trips are designed by experienced university professors who understand the context of developing a study-abroad program that is on-budget, achieves learning objectives, and provides a safe experience for your students. We can work with your university and study-abroad office as needed to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
Packages
We prefer to work with you to custom build the perfect visit. We have created plans from 3 days to 3 weeks or anywhere in between. We will take all of your needs and wants into consideration. This sample 8-day plan is our most common, and is ideal for introductory groups in any natural sciences.
Sample Itinerary 8-Day Galapagos Overview Tour
Day 1. Arrival, checking in at Volcan Verde, visit to Mirador la Soledad for overview of the geography, beach visit at Playa Mann, walk through Puerto Baquerizo Moreno port town.
Day 2. Galapagos National Park Interpretation Center, hike to Cerro Tijeretas, snorkeling, hike to Playa Carola.
Day 3. Tour 180. Walking on lava fields at Punta Pucuna, green sand beach, snorkel at Kicker Rock
Day 4. Highlands tour: Laguna El Junco, Galapaguera (tortoises), Puerto Chino beach.
Day 5. Nature hike through Galapagos National Park land to discuss changing vegetation zone ecology, ending with snorkel at Playa Ochoa
Day 6. Day tour to Española Island
Day 7. Hike to Playa Opuntias, local service project
Day 8. Return flight to Quito
Geology Field Course
The Galapagos Islands are an ideal setting for the teaching and learning of volcanic geology.
Ecology Field Course
The rich diversity of sea life is very easily accessible for your group! Beginning snorkelers will be fine.
Conservation and Culture Experiential Course
The balance between conservation laws, tourism economy, and life for the local communities is a fascinating topic to explore with your group.