Alternative Winter Break: Galapagos Islands

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Date & Time: January 3–11 •6:00am – 11:30pm
Location: Galapagos Islands
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Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime eco-volunteer adventure on Isabela Island. 

Highlights include a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, biking to the Wall of Tears, exploring lava tunnels, and a boat trip to the dramatic landscapes of Los Tuneles. You’ll take part in meaningful service-learning projects while exploring one of the most extraordinary ecosystems on Earth.

Tentative Itinerary

January 3-11, 2026 – Please keep January 2 and January 12 open for possible travel days.

The trip itinerary is subject to change.

  • Day 1 (Saturday): Travel to Guayaquil, overnight on Ecuador mainland
  • Day 2 (Sunday): Travel Guayaquil → Santa Cruz (Galápagos), visit Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Day 3 (Monday): Travel Santa Cruz → Isabela, Highlands (tortoises in the wild, lava tunnel)
  • Day 4 (Tuesday): Orientation, Wall of Tears (bike/hike in coastal ecosystems)
  • Day 5 (Wednesday): Service-learning volunteer project
  • Day 6 (Thursday): Service-learning volunteer project
  • Day 7 (Friday): Los Tuneles boat trip (lava/ocean moonscape)
  • Day 8 (Saturday): Travel Isabela → Guayaquil, overnight on Ecuador mainland
  • Day 9 (Sunday): Return home

Payment Schedule

Total Program Cost: $2900

  1. Deposit: $1,200 (required to reserve your spot; first come, first served)
  2. Payment 2: $600 due October 1
  3. Payment 3: $600 due November 1
  4. Payment 4: $500 due December 1

All payments are non-refundable.

Want to attend? Make your deposit and payments to reserve your spot.

What’s Included

  • Round Trip Airfare from NYC
  • Accommodations
  • 3 Meals a Day
  • Pre-Planned Excursions
  • Travel Insurance
  • Volunteer Projects
  • In-Country Transportation

What’s Not Included

  • Visas (if needed)
  • Luggage/oversized luggage fees
  • Additional snacks or meals
  • Souvenirs
  • Background check fees (if required)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Valid passport (expiring after July 2026) in your current possession (required at the time of deposit)
  • Clean student conduct record
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Must be a current Adelphi student or an incoming first-year student registered for classes

Please note: This trip is open only to Adelphi students and is not available to Adelphi faculty or staff.

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