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Projects Abroad: Galapagos Islands, High School Special
Projects Abroad: Galapagos Islands, High School Special
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Location
  • Ecuador
    • Galapagos
Length
1 - 4 weeks
Program Categories
Adventure Travel Cultural Immersion Language Immersion Volunteer Abroad
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Host Family
Language
English
Age Min.
14
Age Max
18

Pricing

$3,370
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What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
May 28, 2021
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About Program

Are you a teen aged 14-18? Do you want to make a difference in the world? Then join Projects Abroad! We offer High School Specials that let you help communities, animals, and the environment.

Our High School Specials are a great way to learn new skills and grow as a person. You'll also have fun and make new friends.

Galapagos Islands Adventure

Travel to the Galapagos Islands for two weeks! You'll work on projects that help protect giant tortoises and sea lions. You'll also help young children learn and grow.

What are you waiting for? Book your adventure today!

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Program Highlights

  • Visit the world famous Galapagos Islands
  • Exclusive access to the Galapagos Islands National Park
  • Fully supported and supervised program of activities
  • Work with conservationists to help protect animals like giant tortoises and sea lions
  • Meet other teens from around the world

🎓 See the World and earn College Credit

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Volunteer assisting a young boy with his ribbon in Ecuador
Projects Abroad volunteers clean a Giant Tortoise pool
Projects Abroad volunteers tend to a plant nursery on a Conservation project the Galapagos Islands
Projects Abroad volunteers play Soccer during their free time on the Galapagos Islands
A Projects Abroad Host Mom presents a traditional, home-cooked meal
Projects Abroad volunteers hard at work building on the Conservation Project
Gorgeous rainforest scenery on the Galapagos Islands where Projects Abroad is based in Ecuador
Projects Abroad volunteers weigh the trash the found during a clean-up
A family joins Projects Abroad in Ecuador on the Conservation Project
A Projects Abroad Teaching Volunteer helps Ecuadorian students with their work
Two Projects Abroad volunteers in Ecuador having fun working to update a local school

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Impact 🌎

We are committed to sustainable practices that benefit local communities and the environment.

Our initiatives:

► Climate-positive projects
► Low-impact travel model
► Increased biodiversity

Partnering with Ecologi

We have partnered with Ecologi to offset more carbon emissions than we generate.

Planting trees for a greener future

We plant a tree for every volunteer who joins our projects.

Long-term impact

Our projects are designed to create long-term, positive change for communities and the environment.
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Felix
Male
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

One of the most beneficial experiences of my life

May 28, 2021

I made possibly the first group of proper friends on this trip. I was never a loner, but i would consider every single one of the 20 or so people with me in the Galapagos as part of my family, the vibes we had were immense! Our projects advisor was very open to suggestions and improvements that we had for the Project, which really made you feel a valued part of the team and allows you to have a more lasting impact while you are out there. It was the perfect mix between work and play. The ability to structure our free time as we saw fit and take a week or two off gave us the opportunity to visit a ton of different islands. It allowed me to do meaningful work, broaden my cultural horizons and have a great time.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Nada. I would Just do my best to appreciate it more
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Hi Felix,

Thank you for such a great review! It's amazing to hear that you and your group had such a great connection with each other. We greatly appreciate volunteers who take initiative, pass on new ideas, and strive to have a long-term impact, so thank you for your suggestions and contributions. I will absolutely be passing this message on to the team in the Galapagos Islands. We hope to have you join us again in the future!

Kind regards,

Courttani Manning
Project Expert and Volunteer Alumni

By Courttani Manning on August 17, 2021
Luisa
Italy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Nature, animals, conservation: what else?

Feb 12, 2020

If you like nature and animals, living quietly in their habitat, if you like working with them and the local community, if you like to experience stunning views and lovely food, go to san Cristobal and join this program. I had fun and I learned a lot of new thing. Always feeling safe and supported from the manager and the rangers. With them, you also can meet the local community and get in contact with its lifestyle. It’s really a great experience for solo traveller, couples, under 20 and over 60.

What would you improve about this program?
Basically nothing, I found everything interesting.
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Animals are all around, they are part of the every day life
Sea lion on the beach
Response from

Hi Luisa,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review of the Conservation project in Ecuador. Your effort was not only appreciated by us but, by the local community. We look forward to having you on another project or Internship in the near future!

William Puga, Country Director for Ecuador

By Projects Abroad on March 4, 2020
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Community Questions

Alumni Interviews

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Luisa Cordova

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Projects Abroad: Galapagos Islands, High School Special
Luisa Cordova

Why did you choose this program?

I had some free time and I decided to use it volunteering for conservation. I did it twice, once in Costa Rica for three months and once in Galapagos for three weeks. I think that working hard in nature helps clear your mind and gives you a different perspective on life. And it worked very well.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

As I am not a young person, I did everything by myself: looking for the program, choosing it, organising the flights and some of my traveling accommodations. I managed with Project Abroad about my fist night when I landed in the countries. And, of course, the lifts to my final destinations.

Everything worked very well.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

When you go volunteering, bring always with you patience, smiles, curiosity and flexibility. Be open-minded - there are new cultures, foods, lifestyles that you’ll meet and you have the opportunity to share yours with local people. Don’t be scared to experience, but respect and follow the behaviours of your guests. You might have problems only if you insist to behave as in your country.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Days with Project Abroad in Galapagos are very well scheduled. You have the opportunity to see many different aspects of local life, nature, animals. You can also organise tours and short trips to other islands of the archipelago. It’s a never-ending adventure.

You work for 5 hours per day (average) and then you can enjoy surroundings, pubs, restaurants.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

After the PA experience, I’m more confident in problem-solving and I know that a different lifestyle can be fun and definitely ‘change your eyes’. Things that seemed so important at home, take the right place in life.

I was scared not to find friends, but I was wrong. I found a lot of friends...

Any last pieces of advice?

The side goal of this experience in Galapagos (but also the one in Costa Rica) is that you really create a net of friends all over the world. You meet different people, different ages, different cultures. And it’s really interesting. I met Australian, Chinese, New Zealand, Canadian, European. When you share life, you learn a lot about other people.

About Projects Abroad

Ignite Your Potential with Projects Abroad! Ready for an adventure that changes lives? Since 1992, Projects Abroad has helped people like you swap the classroom for conservation, teaching, turtle care, medicine, and much more. We offer meaningful experiences that transform your perspective and raise your résumé. More than just student travel...

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