Volunteer and travel in the Galapagos Islands

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Location

Ecuador
- Galapagos

Length

1 to 12 weeks

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Program Details

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Age Max

Timeframe

Year Round

Housing

Guesthouse Host Family Hostel

Groups

Medium Group (16-30)

Pricing

Starting Price

730

Price Details

Program avialable from One week up to 12 weeks. Local airfare not included.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Some Activities Some Meals

What's Not Included

Airfare Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: Apr 05, 2018

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About Program

The Galapagos Foundation has worked to develop reforestation, habitat reconstruction, and agro forestry activities utilizing native species for the last 20 years throughout Ecuador. The remaining native highland forests on the populated islands is quite limited due to farming activities in general, and the introduction of useful, but very invasive species from the mainland such as tropical cedar and Cinchona. The foundation has established a Plant Conservation Center for the production of native plant species for this work.

In addition, the foundation works collaboratively with local landowners to develop clean agricultural alternatives for the production of vegetables and fruits to sell to local universities, restaurants, and hotels.

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Plant a tree and help the conservation of the Galapagos Islands

Program Highlights

Experience the unique flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands
Help conserving endangered flora species and make a difference
Reforestation program in the Galapagos Islands
Volunteer and Travel in the beautiful Galapagos Archipielago
Enjoy an amazing tour to the Kicker Rock!

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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you decide to volunteer abroad with GET Ecuador in the Galapagos?

I booked my trip through volontarresor in Sweden and they are the ones who contacted you for the trip to Galapagos. I'm glad they used you because you (through Karla) really took care of me. With phone call just to check in so that everything was okay and fixed when something didn't work out for me. So thank you so much. If I'm ever going back to Ecuador and need any help I will contact you.

Describe your day to day activities as a volunteer.

My day as a volunteer took place on San Cristobal island up in the mountains in a reforestation place run by Jatun Sacha. Several days we cut down Mora (Blackberry a plant that don't belong on the Galapagos). But sadly it didn't rain on my two weeks there so we couldn't plant anything instead we improved the place with a volleyball court and a campfire. Not really what I expected but I didn't mind. We had a lot of fun there.

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What made this volunteer abroad experience unique and special?

The one thing that mad this trip so unique and special was that it was on the Galapagos. If I would describe paradise with one word it would be Galapagos.

How has this experience impacted your future?

This trip has made a huge impact on me and my future. I have thought of become a vet for a time and during this trip a decide to go further with the plans. Just a few days ago I sent in the applications. I see if I get in.

Rickard Estrada

Staff Interviews

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Tell us a little about GET Ecuador and your role at the company.

GET (GrowExperienceTravel) Ecuador is a local Cultural Exchange Organization founded by professionals whose passion is to share the amazing natural regions and culture that Ecuador mainland and the Galapagos Islands offer. We believe that living abroad is a unique opportunity of cultural and personal understanding.

Our team has worked on industry related businesses for the last seven years gaining invaluable experience. We are specialized in volunteer and travel programs and we see each one of our participants and groups as a family with different needs, dreams, and expectations.

I graduated in the Tourism Management field at UCT (Universidad de Especialidades Turisticas)- Quito, have more than 10 years of experience with travel and exchange programs and I believe that travelling and discovering new places is a truly lifetime opportunity everyone should have.

My role at GET Ecuador is to create new programs, and ways to promote them, working together with the team to offer quality volunteer and travel experiences in Ecuador.

How did you get involved in the volunteer industry?

Since my last year of high school in the United States, I have enjoyed learning about different countries, when I came back to Ecuador I knew that my passion was on the Tourism field and to show all the amazing natural and cultural attractions my country offers. Since the second year of University studies I have got involved on the industry guiding and working on the operations department. Five years ago, I have also being involved on marketing area.

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What makes GET Ecuador unique?

What makes us unique is basically: our team and philosophy. Our team works nonstop, aiming to develop interesting itineraries and programs. We pride ourselves on promoting innovative activities and creating lifetime experiences while still helping our participants to grow-learn, and experience Ecuador from a completely new perspective.

Our philosophy: We believe that every company, no matter how big or small, could contribute to making the world a better place. It's hard to label any travel organization as an ecologic institution; after all, tourism is all about going to places, which requires transportation (most of the times by plane, for instance) that pollutes the environment. However, sustainability isn't only about environmental issues, but also social sustainability.

We work towards environmental and social conservation contributing with local communities around the country.

In your experience, what characteristics make a good international volunteer?

A good international volunteer can be defined as a person who is motivated and has a very good attitude towards new environments and a culture, someone who is able to share his/her own ideas with others and is moved by a passion to Grow Experience and Travel!

What does the future hold for GET Ecuador?

We feel confident and optimistic for the future; we will continue to develop programs that contribute to sustainable development of local projects and give participants a lifetime experience.

About GET Ecuador

GET Ecuador is a local Cultural Exchange Organization founded by professionals whose passion is to share the amazing natural regions and culture that Ecuador mainland and the Galapagos Islands offer. We believe that living abroad is a unique opportunity of cultural understanding and personal growth learning about a new culture and sharing your own...