6 Days & 6 Nights of fun and wildlife

A journey of discovery through the jewels of the equatorial pacific!

Spend three days in San Cristobal Island. This laid back island is where sea lions loaf on the same beaches as locals and tourists and Frigate birds can be seen nesting on surrounding cliffs. From San Cristobal Island participants will:

• Kayak to Isla Lobos to snorkel with marine iguanas and sea lions
• Snorkel around Kicker Rock and see gull nesting grounds as well as snorkel for the chance to see rays and sea turtles
• Visit El Junco, the only fresh water lagoon in the Galapagos
• Swim in the aquamarine waters of the beautiful and secluded Ochoa beach
• Snorkel at La Loberia, a beach home to a large sea lion colony that is often visited by Green Sea Turtles
• Visit the Galapaguera, San Cristobal's Giant Tortoise breeding station

Travel on ISV’s chartered boat from San Cristobal Island to mysterious Floreana Island on route to Isabella Island. Floreana is a small island usually hidden from sailors by a fog and a rich history filled with mystery and adventure. Less than 150 people live on this island. On this transfer day:

• Snorkel with tropical fish in the deep-blue waters that surround Champion Rock, a rocky islet off Floreana
• Observe hundreds of Masked and Blue-footed boobies, magnificent Frigate Birds, Swallow-tailed Gulls and many others.
• Travel through the Coastal, Arid, and Transition zones to Scalesia forests in the highlands and see dozens of Giant Tortoises in a semi-wild environment
• See the rock formations that served as shelter to pirates and home to the first colonizers of the island and learn their bizarre story.

Isabella Island

• Snorkel at Tintoreras, a calm water spot where white tipped reef sharks,  sea turtles, marine iguanas, and penguins are often seen
• Visit the Flamingo Lagoon, a breeding site for Flamingos
• Travel by horseback to Volcan Sierra Negra, the largest volcano in the Islands 

Note: Activities and schedule subject to change.

Cost of the Galapagos Excursion:

• 2009 PRICE COMING SOON!

ISV Provides:

• 7 nights accommodations
• ½ of all meals
• Transport within and between islands to all activity locations
• Kayaks and snorkeling gear on snorkeling days
• A tour leader and a certified guide for Galapagos Nat’l Park site visits

Activities available through recommended operators:

• Diving and Introduction to Scuba diving
• Mountain Biking

To sign up for the Galapagos Excursion:
Complete the required ISV Flight/Options Form (see link to the right) and indicate the Galapagos Excursion Option preference. Submit this form with all applicable, non-refundable deposits.

Due to the exclusiveness of this excursion, spaces are limited. The Galapagos Excursion is not available to 2-Week Volunteer Only participants.

Galapagos Excursion Flight Details:
Those participating in the Galapagos Excursion will be flying on the same airline and schedule as the Standard 4-Week Program participants (with the exception of the return date being one week later).

For specific arrival and departure times, please click the link to the right for "ISV Group Flight Details" followed by selecting the specific "Departure Date".

All Costa Rica participants will need to fly from San Jose, Costa Rica to Guayaquil, Ecuador roundtrip at an additional cost.