Conservation projects
Work with giant turtles and research projects
The project
Work at the giant turtles ranch, help cleaning the cages and feeding the animals.
Support ecotourism activities.
A new private reserve is being created, support in the needed tasks, like monitoring trap cameras, trail maintenance, species inventory.
Work on research projects to understand better the interaction between species and human populations.
Everything, while enjoying to live in one of the most fragile and stunning archipel in the world.
Dates/Length
Project available year-round. 1 to 6 months durations available.
Costs
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Location details
Accommodation with host families.. 2 meals are included: breakfast and lunch.
Requirements
Basic Spanish, must be 18 and over, with valid passport and health insurance
What’s Included?
Accomodation
Available during the length of the project (Either at the project or local homestay families with 2 meals included)
Transfer from Quito to project
Cellphone
Local cell phone is included with a refundable deposit of $50
Aiport pick-up/ drop-off
Ecua Explora staff ready to transport you
Support 24 hours
On the ground Ecua Explora staff available
First weekend accomodation
In a hostal in Quito with breakfast
Orientation
(includes city tour and lunch)
Not Included
Meals not specified
Transportation to/from the homestay to the project each day
Optional extras
Add $70 for day excursion upon arrival.
Add $50 per week for 6h Spanish classes if in Quito.
Flight from Quito to GPS: 550 usd approx.
GPS entrance fee: 100 usd
GPS INGALA transit card: 10 usd
Transfer in/out GPS airport (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno) to the project: 20 usd per way.
