Galapagos island hopping adventure with volunteering

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

For the Galapagos Islands, a flight is necessary, marking the only exception to our otherwise eco-conscious travel methods. Once on the island, we promote sustainability by sharing transportation among all group members, both for organized activities and during participants' free time. Taxis are utilized, contributing to a collective effort to minimize our carbon footprint and foster environmentally responsible travel practices.

The means of transportation we use are local boats where participants join the local population, the capacity is 16 passengers. this helps carbon reduction and encourages our travelers to engage with local Galapagueños! experiencing local daily activities.

In volunteer projects, we prioritize sourcing food from local markets, ensuring a sustainable and community-centric approach. In the unique context of the Galapagos, our accommodation features a blend of locally harvested products, such as an abundance of freely available oranges for participants to enjoy. We wholeheartedly welcome vegetarians and vegans, accommodating diverse dietary preferences.

For meals not included on our itinerary, we eagerly encourage participants to explore local dining options, where also can find vegetarian restaurants. Abundant restaurants offer diverse, authentic dishes at affordable prices, enabling travelers to savor exciting cuisines while supporting local businesses.


ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

Our programs prioritize environmental consciousness through a comprehensive orientation session, providing vital information to enhance your tour experience. We inform participants about ongoing conservation efforts led by the Galapagos National Park, instilling a sense of collective responsibility among visitors. Stressing the importance of avoiding plastic bottles, informing about our policies of consuming organic food on our trips and how it helps mitigate the risk of introducing invasive plants, thereby contributing to the preservation of the island's unique ecosystem.

Our 10 days Galapagos Experience program offers visits guided by naturalist guides to specific areas where they will learn about wildlife protection and follow the guidelines established by local organizations such as the Charles Darwin Station where they will see the projects taking place to protect tortoise colonies and how breeding centers work.

In the Galapagos project, collaboration with the Galapagos National Park authorities takes center stage, focusing on the eradication of invasive plant species that pose a threat to the native flora of the island. Furthermore, the project actively engages in community initiatives as the need arises. This multifaceted approach contributes significantly to the overarching conservation plan implemented in the Galapagos Islands, an integral part of Ecuador's marine reserve.

We include visits to local markets where travelers learn about local agriculture and how sustainable trips contribute to responsible consumption and production.

Our visitors are empowered to play an active role in safeguarding the environment, guided by our commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism practices.

REDUCING THEIR IMPACTS
Our programs prioritize environmental consciousness through a comprehensive orientation session, providing vital information to enhance your tour experience.

EXPERT NATURE LOCAL GUIDES
In ecologically sensitive areas like the Galapagos, it is crucial for travelers to actively minimize their environmental footprint through waste reduction and recycling. Our Local Guides play a pivotal role in educating travelers about the severe consequences of littering on the local environment, highlighting its adverse impact. Guides effectively convey the participants' influence, creating awareness about responsible tourism practices.
We create our experiences focused to contribute to the Sustainable development goals.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

Our commitment to community involvement is exemplified in the tangible benefits our programs bring to local residents. We prioritize job creation by employing local guides, and host families, actively fostering their growth within the tourism industry. Instead of directing revenue to large multinational tourism corporations, we reinvest in community-oriented projects like family-run hostels and hotels that provide good practices: save electricity, provide glass water containers to refill water bottles.

Before a program starts our highly informative sessions delve into the specific needs and challenges of local areas, ensuring participants are well-prepared and aware of the positive impact they can achieve during their travels.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

Presently, the Quito office boasts an entirely Ecuadorian female staff.

Our volunteer projects warmly welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, embracing inclusivity for everyone, including children accompanied by their parents, couples, individuals, LGBTQ individuals, and seniors alike.

Currently, 97% of our employees and partners are Ecuadorians.

Opting for our programs means not only providing financial support to these communities but also immersing yourself in their lives, and gaining firsthand knowledge of their challenges.