Galapagos Islands- Family Volunteer Vacation – Volunteer Vacations | Discover Corps
Arguably the greatest destination on the planet for nature travelers is the Galapagos archipelago. Home to myriad species found nowhere else on earth, it was here that Charles Darwin first observed how a species adapts differently to the unique environments on each island. Come, witness first hand the kaleidoscope of plants & wildlife that inspired Darwin – and let it inspire your family’s love of nature!
On this behind-the-scenes wildlife adventure, visit the most famous sites in the archipelago such as Los Tuneles, a series of underwater tubes formed from hardened lava with pristine water that is home to a variety of tropical fish, sea turtles and rays. Kayak off Isabela Island to see the famed blue-footed boobie and if you’re lucky, the Galapagos penguin. We’ll take day trips out to the tiny, uninhabited islands of North Seymour and Pinzon, great places to see majestic frigate birds and land iguanas. Come face-to-face with the famous giant tortoise during a conservation project that we will be part of.
We’ll spend the first two days exploring the colonial city of Quito, and also visit the actual Equator line, before flying to the islands. We’ll use the islands of Isabela and Santa Cruz as our two bases from which we’ll explore some the most fascinating and breathtaking sites on Baltra, Isabela, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, and Pinzon. Spend two mornings volunteering at a nature reserve for giant tortoises, where they live in the wild. We’ll help out by removing invasive plant species and planting native bushes and grasses that tortoises eat. Whether you’re hiking through hardened lava tubes, kayaking out to see blue-footed boobies, snorkeling with friendly sea lions, or simply relaxing and soaking it in – there is a lot of variety that helps create lifelong memories.
$5,995* Adult
$5,695* Child
- Double Occupancy Price. Children’s pricing applies to travelers 16 years old and younger sharing a room with an adult
- Single Room Supplement = $995. This will guarantee you your own, single occupancy room for the entirety of the trip. If you are a solo traveler and would like us to match you with a roommate of the same gender, please book as double occupancy. See full details here.
- *Price above does not reflect the roundtrip flight from Quito to Galapagos, or Galapagos tax and entrance fee. This cost varies based on local regulations and will be added to your invoice. Currently, the total cost for this is $800. Discover Corps will arrange this domestic flight.
What’s Included:
- 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners (1 free evening)
- 9 nights accommodations in boutique hotels
- Round-trip flights between Quito and the Galapagos (included in supplement)
- Galapagos Entrance Fee (included in supplement)
- Transportation in private vehicles throughout the trip
- All scheduled activities and excursions including boat trips
- Tips for all day tours, hotels & meals
- Kayak and snorkel rental
- Bilingual expert naturalist guide in the Galapagos
- Bilingual Discover Corps guide in Quito
- 24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline
What’s Not Included:
- 1 dinner on Santa Cruz
- 1 breakfast when flying to Galapagos (snack served on plane)
- 1 lunch when flying from Galapagos to Quito (snack served on plane)
- Tip for Naturalist Guide in Galapagos
- Alcoholic beverages during meals
Small Group Dates
January 10-19, 2026
February 7-16, 2026
April 4-13, 2026
May 9-18, 2026
June 20-29, 2026
July 4-13, 2026
August 1-10, 2026
September 12-21, 2026
October 10-19, 2026
January 9-18, 2027
February 6-15, 2027
April 3-12, 2027
May 8-17, 2027
June 19-28, 2027
July 3-12, 2027
September 11-20, 2027
October 9-18, 2027