Galápagos 2025
The Gogi-Nahual sisterhood is based on the common goal of seeing the world, its wonders, cultures, and realities through the lens of empowerment, education, and environmental awareness. The Galápagos Islands are a unique and marvelous place. You will be surrounded with beautiful landscapes, intense red orange sunsets, and inspiring wildlife.
The Archipelago is formed by 13 big islands, six medium size, and many smaller islands or rocks poking out of the water. Its formation is entirely volcanic due to the action of an active ¨hot spot¨ located under the eastern most islands.
Galápagos is still in formation; new eruptions happen frequently showing us how life started on earth and evolution in action!
The Galápagos are entirely oceanic; they were never in contact with the mainland so all its wildlife arrived by their own means to the islands. All these species had to pass through an interesting process of adaptation to this new environment, some of them change along the way to become different of their ancestor and the Galapagos final arrangement of plants and animals is very special and unique.
Marine iguanas, flight-less cormorants and the famous Darwin finches are a few examples of the special and rare species endemic to the Galápagos. Not to mention the underwater world full of colorful fishes, marine turtles, sharks and the odd Galápagos penguin swimming fast like a torpedo!! The Galápagos wildlife encounters and sights are special, just like its marvelous volcanic setting in these remote pacific Islands. Lots to learn and experience and lots to be conscious about. As all islands ecosystems, Galápagos is very fragile so travelling the islands entails a strong sensitivity and environmental responsibility to undertake.
This is far from a traditional tourism trip. We want to create a hands-on learning experience. Through our interaction with Galápagos locals, working on an established farm from one of the pioneering families we will learn about the human history of the Islands. Through beautiful sightseeing, special places and the good company of a naturalist guide and Nahual´s Galápagos specialist, we´ll understand the intrinsic and fragile life balance of the Enchanted Galápagos and the many initiatives and programs in place to maintain this delicate ecosystem.
Come join us for this 10 day of mindful work and exploring. On our visit to three of the inhabited islands, we will snorkel with playful sea lions, grazing sea turtles, majestic rays, and an abundance of tropical fish. We'll hike up an active volcano on Isabela Island to one of the biggest calderas in the world and visit incredible lava tunnels formations.
While in the Galápagos, we will support the local economy and interact with the people of each island by immersing ourselves in the culture of the Galápagueños.
““The task of putting my experience with my Gogi travel is proven to be quite difficult. I’ve had the pleasure of being able to participate with Gogi Abroad and Liz for three trips so far! Each trip through its uniqueness holds a special place in my heart. My main intention for choosing the trips offered by Liz was to experience another part of the world in a way that immersed me into the culture and magic.
Liz has an amazing, god –gift ability to bring together two very different worlds through her love of our planet and the people who inhabit it. Whether cohabitating with a special indigenous family overcoming the language barrier in Ecuador, hiking the beautiful landscape while learning the history of Peru, or swimming in a sea of beautiful plant and animal life in waters on the Galapagos Islands, there was a common thread of connectedness and pure joy of simplicity not only with the group I was with but with the communities that welcomed us. Thank you Gogi for offering the experiences of a lifetime. I look forward to many more.” Lisa Dumont”
What’s included:
All accommodations in Ecuador. We will be staying on Palugo Farm, and at three- and four-star hostels. Each traveler will share a room and bathroom.
Three meals each day, including traditional teas, juices, and water. (You will need to provide a meal for yourself on one day.)
Ground transportation in Ecuador, either by van or taxi. You will be picked up at the airport in Quito and taken to Palugo Farm.
Guided tours of the Galápagos
Gogi Abroad/Nahual trip leader and Galápagos naturalist
What’s not included:
Airfare to/from Quito (usually around $800-$1200 round trip)
Airfare to/from Baltra (usually around $400- $450round trip)
Excess baggage charges
Airport taxes
Meals and drinks at the airport
Alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses, such as laundry
Travel Insurance of any kind. Emergency medical and evacuation insurance is mandatory for this trip and can be purchased for $75-$150 through Travel Guard or World Nomads. (Details will be provided with confirmation of deposit.)
Park entrance fee ($100)
Tips for trip leaders, naturalist guides, and other staff
