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Give your students the live lesson of a lifetime with a visit to the remarkable Galapagos Islands. During this trip, students will explore one of the most sought-after destinations for scientists and nature lovers and enhance their learning with unique hands-on experiences with some of the world’s most spectacular wild animal species. Tailor the perfect trip for your learning outcomes whether joining a giant tortoise restoration program, assisting conservationists reforest land or joining some of the world’s most prominent naturalists in their research.
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Where: The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Duration: 4-14 days Number of participants: 6+ Cost: From $699 p/p (price doesn't include international flights) Language: Spanish or English Subjects: Environmental Science, STEM, Biology SDG's covered: |
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Even before Covid-19 we aimed to allow you to book in confidence thanks to our incredibly flexible booking terms and conditions. Contact our Kagumu team to learn more. We promise:
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Example itineraryDay 1 - Private airport transfer from Quito’s Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Walking tour of the historical centre. Traditional dinner with our team and introduction to the program.
Day 2 - Fly from Quito to the sultry Galapagos Island - San Cristobal. Dip into the history of the archipelago with a tour around the interpretation centre, enjoy some free time with sea lions on a nearby beach before heading to our private hacienda. Meet the farm workers and enjoy a typical dinner under the stars. Day 3 - Students begin their conservation learning by taking part in a giant Galapagos tortoise protection program, learning how to feed these majestic animals and discovering the importance of their survival. After interviewing local scientists, students tour the island with our local guides and enjoy dinner in the town centre. Day 4 - In the morning students head to a rarely-visited beach to witness first-hand the environmental dangers of disposing waste incorrectly, especially plastic bottles, some of which can come from as far as Asia! Students take part in a beach-clean up operation before exploring with local experts the damaging effects on the local animal population. Back at the hacienda, students engage in a cooking class, using locally-sourced ingredients to make a delicious dinner. Day 5 - Today, students explore one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the Galapagos - how to eradicate invasive species. Join with conservation experts to identify and destroy species that cause an imbalance to the fragile ecosystem and threaten biodiversity. After lunch, students continue their conversation learnings by taking part in a reforestation project, discovering essential techniques using GPS. Day 6 - Chosen activity - today students choose from a variety of day trips including a visit to Kicker Rock to swim and snorkel with sharks, turtles and sea lions. Other students can choose to explore smaller beach islands to discover blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. We dine in the town centre before heading back to the hacienda. Day 7 - Students say goodbye to their hosts at the hacienda and head to Santa Cruz Island via speedboat. Enjoy a local lunch in Puerto Ayora before enjoying some free time in this busy port that brims with restaurants, shops, and an array of sea lions and pelicans. Day 8 - Step into the world of evolution with a private tour around the Charles Darwin Research Centre. Explore the centre is working to preserve the animal species on the island and of course discover the story of lonesome george. After lunch students will get to meet some local scientists and conduct interviews with them on a variety of topics. Day 9 - Students join a local eco club that has innovated various projects to educate locals and tourists about responsible consumption and waste management. Students join the organization by making their own sustainable smoothies and making jewellery out of recycled materials. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon in Tortuga Bay, choosing from a variety of activities like kayaking, snorkeling, swimming or just snapping local blue-footed boobies. Day 10 - Departures. Kagumu staff will accompany students in private transport to their airport in plenty of time to catch their flight home. |
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Do you want to join one of our virtual programs or would you like to supplement your students' learning with cultural exchanges?. Get in touch with Kagumu Adventures today to organize a free consultancy call with one of our experts.
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