Environment & Culture in the Galápagos
Known as “that land of craters” to Darwin, the Galápagos surpass expectations on first sight.
The views you’ll get descending upon Baltra by plane offer a glimpse of our Earth at its geological extremes, with Pinnacle Rock cutting into the horizon. On the ground, this kaleidoscope of landscapes becomes real, and the black rock becomes your pathway to a new understanding of the world.
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Enjoy dinner if arriving before 8pm
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Day 2: Quito
Take a tour of Quito
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
Visit the Santo Domingo Monastery
Take an excursion to the equatorial line
Visit the Intinan Museum
Enjoy dinner
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Day 3: Quito • Baltra • Santa Cruz Island
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Fly to Baltra Island
Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 4: Santa Cruz Island
Visit Puerto Ayora
See the natural habitat of:
- Sea lions
- Finches
- Crabs
- Iguanas
Visit La Grietas
Enjoy dinner
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Day 5: Santa Cruz Island • San Cristóbal Island
Continue to San Cristobal
Experience San Cristóbal Island
- Hike up Tijeretas Hill
- Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 6: San Cristóbal Island
Go snorkeling at La Loberia Beach
In the afternoon, choose between:
- A short walk to Punta Carola where you will see sea lions, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies
- Or time to shop
Enjoy dinner
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Day 7: San Cristóbal Island • Quito
Enjoy morning activities on San Cristóbal Island
Fly to Quito
Enjoy dinner
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Day 8: Quito • Otavalo
Visit Otavalo Market and Cotacachi waterfall
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 9: Return home
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Day 9: Quito • Riobamba
Travel to Riobamba
Visit the Baños hot springs
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 10: Riobamba • Guamote
Take a day trip to Guamote
Participate in cultural exchange activities with the local community
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 11: Riobamba • Guamote • Quito • Depart for home
Participate in cultural exchange activities with the local community
Return to Quito
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 12: Return home
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Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Enjoy dinner if arriving before 8pm
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Day 2: Quito
Take a tour of Quito
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
Visit the Santo Domingo Monastery
Take an excursion to the equatorial line
Visit the Intinan Museum
Enjoy dinner
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Day 3: Quito • Baltra • Santa Cruz Island
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Fly to Baltra Island
Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 4: Santa Cruz Island
Visit Puerto Ayora
See the natural habitat of:
- Sea lions
- Finches
- Crabs
- Iguanas
Visit La Grietas
Enjoy dinner
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Day 5: Santa Cruz Island • San Cristóbal Island
Continue to San Cristobal
Experience San Cristóbal Island
- Hike up Tijeretas Hill
- Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 6: San Cristóbal Island
Go snorkeling at La Loberia Beach
In the afternoon, choose between:
- A short walk to Punta Carola where you will see sea lions, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies
- Or time to shop
Enjoy dinner
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Day 7: San Cristóbal Island • Quito
Enjoy morning activities on San Cristóbal Island
Fly to Quito
Enjoy dinner
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Day 8: Quito • Otavalo
Visit Otavalo Market and Cotacachi waterfall
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 9: Return home
Add more days
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Day 9: Quito • Riobamba
Travel to Riobamba
Visit the Baños hot springs
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 10: Riobamba • Guamote
Take a day trip to Guamote
Participate in cultural exchange activities with the local community
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 11: Riobamba • Guamote • Quito • Depart for home
Participate in cultural exchange activities with the local community
Return to Quito
Lunch and dinner included this day
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Day 12: Return home
Want to learn more about this program?
I had the opportunity to travel to the Galapagos. The experience took me out of my comfort zone. It was inspiring to see the natural world and I really really enjoyed my time there. Between the islands ...The Galapagos
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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On-tour transportation
Land and water transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.
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Entrances
Santo Domingo Monastery, Intinan Museum, Charles Darwin Research Station
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.