DAY BY DAY

 

Program Day by Day “Volunteers”

El sistema de trabajo semanal consiste en: 
• 4 días de labores 
• 1 día de observación, charlas educativas e interpretación en sitios de visita.
• 2 días libres los cuales pueden ser usados para actividades turísticas.

 

ACTIVITIES:

DÍA 1: DIA DE OBSERVACION
• 12h30 : Transfer In.
• 13h00: Almuerzo
• 14h00: Visita al Centro de Interpretación Tijeretas y Playa Cabo de Horno.
• 16h00: Traslado a la finca 
Alojamiento
Reconocimiento de campo.
• 19:00 Cena

DÍA 2:
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 08h30 Traslado al sitio de trabajo. Limpieza del mangle de agua dulce.
• 12h00 Retorno a la finca
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 14h00 Procesamiento del café orgánico de Galápagos. - Pilar el café, tostar, moler y filtrar
• 19h00 Cena
• 20h30 Documental de Galápagos

DÍA 3:
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 08h30 Traslado al sitio de trabajo. Siembra y mantenimiento de scalecia.
• 12h00 Retorno a la finca
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 14h00 Actividades en el trapiche ( molienda caña de azúcar)
• 18h00 Elaboración de miel y panela (noche de miel) 
• 19h00 Cena
• 21h30 Fin de la actividad

DÍA 4:
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 08h30 Traslado al sitio de trabajo. Siembra y mantenimiento de árboles frutales o madera.
• 12h00 Retorno a la finca
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 14h00 Cosecha, procesamiento y elaboración de mermelada (fruta de temporada): 
• 19h00 Cena

DÍA 5:
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 08h30 Traslado al sitio de trabajo. Siembra y mantenimiento de caña de azúcar.
• 12h00 Retorno a la finca
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 14h00 Ordeño vacuno y elaboración de productos lácteos.
• 19h00 Cena

DÍA 6: Dia libre
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 19h00 Cena
• Se recomiendan actividades turísticas coordinadas con la Agencia.

DÍA 7: Dia libre
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 19h00 Cena
• Se recomiendan actividades turísticas coordinadas con la Agencia.

DÍA 8:
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 08h30 Traslado al sitio de trabajo. Apertura y mantenimiento de senderos ruta de las cascadas 
• 12h00 Retorno a la finca
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 14h00 Elaboración de semilleros
• 19h00 Cena

 

DÍA 9:
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 08h30 Traslado al sitio de trabajo. Apertura y mantenimiento de senderos ruta a la bahía de agua dulce 
• 12h00 Retorno a la finca
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 14h00 Elaboración de abonos
• 19h00 Cena

DÍA 10:
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 08h30 Traslado al sitio de trabajo. Mantenimiento de bosques de miconias y helechos arbóreos
• 12h00 Retorno a la finca
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 14h00 Mantenimiento de patios y jardines 
• 19h00 Cena

 

DÍA 11:
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 08h30 Traslado al sitio de trabajo. Realizar trabajos en el parque nacional galápagos 
• 12h00 Retorno a la finca
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 14h00 Mantenimiento de patios y jardines
• 19h00 Cena

 

DÍA 12: Dia de observacion
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 08h30 Visita invernadero del Parque Nacional Galápagos, Galapaguera y Playa Puerto Chino
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 19h00 Cena

 

DÍA 13: Dia libre
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 19h00 Cena
• Se recomiendan actividades turísticas coordinadas con la Agencia

 

DÍA 14: Dia libre
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 12h30 Almuerzo
• 19h00 Cena
• Se recomiendan actividades turísticas coordinadas con la Agencia

DÍA 15: 
• 07h45 Desayuno
• 10h00 Transfer out
• 12h00 Chequeo en el Aeroupuerto

 

Nota: Las actividades de trabajo a realizarse pueden variar dependiendio de factores climáticos , necesidades del Parque Nacional Galapagos, solicitudes ambientalistas, etc.

Las visitas de observación, charlas educativas e interpretación se coordina de acuerdo a las condiciones de trabajo, pero mínimo un dìa a la semana.

Para los voluntarios que tengan programas de 30 dìas o màs, se repiten los ciclos cada 15 dìas.

ACTIVITIES AND FEEDING

Volunteers will be accompanied by practical management tools for the eradication of introduced plants and planting native plants or endemic species of freshwater or cane planting, trees or vegetables, fertilizer management and organic farming practices. They may also care activities and endemic native plants, new roads or trails, minor construction for recreation, crafts, activities for conservation and watershed management;

The work is done from 8.30 am to 16.00 pm Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday we open. We characterized our experience in the care of volunteers; the food is varied, will be given breakfast, lunch and dinner, and in the work to be done in nearby farms provides transportation and box lunch. On the table is common to find seasonal fruits, honey, marmalade with passion fruit papaya, pumpkin, plum, blackberry and guava also offer organic coffee, all harvested and prepared at home.

MAIN ACTIVITIES PROGRAM:

CONSERVATION: 
For the information of those interested in doing volunteer commented that we are assigning in perpetuity an important area of ?? our land for conservation, this gesture of philanthropy we do believe we all have responsibility to the future of the planet, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to live in a healthy environment in balance with nature. If we plant a tree, planted oxygen and if this tree is unique in the world, we are providing the opportunity to enjoy these values ?? to future generation; all activities are on the best interest of the volunteers and the generations will come.

IN AREAS DESITNATED FOR CONSERVATION: clean or remove invasive species such as blackberry, the supirrosa between the main and replace them with native or endemic species of high conservation concern, so that the farm Guadalupe is the unique has mangrove freshwater and it is located at a height of almost 200 meters above sea level, therefore we are reforesting with plants propagated in a greenhouse by technicians of the National Park Galapagos, we have sown SCALECIAS, the variety pedunculata in the case of Saint Cristobal are in danger of extinction, we are planting with coffee, bananas and fruit trees to protect freshwater springs that owns the farm. 

IN THE REST OF THE FARM: We are removing invasive species and planting mainly sugar cane, coffee and fruit trees, also have small gardens to produce food for home consumption, all organic. The agreement with the National Park Service, we will participate in scheduled activities, many of them in pilot projects for the new tourism model for Galapagos (Ecotourism), for example in the development of inventories of flora and fauna of the farm and its neighbors, trails, signage and infrastructure of community-oriented food security and ecotourism, these conservation activities are also conducted in Protected Areas.

IN THE SURROUNDING PROPERTIES, we support with work that may be cleaning, preparation of organic fertilizers, preparation of seed orchard, tree planting or harvesting of products. The milking and milk production on farms surrounding involved to neighbors in the responsible process in the sustainable management of Galapagos.

PROTECTED AREAS IN THE GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK: we support the activities according to management programs and needs of the institution

OBSERVATION VISITS:
The privileged location of the farm permits us to enjoy a wonderful view which overlooks the majestic Pacific Ocean, you can see the best sunrises and sunsets, the Española Island can be seen easily from our location. In season you can observe the passage of whales and other species.

There are spectacular nights, you can enjoy of the moonlight and you can see the Milky Way, is a natural observatory for astronomy.

Within the program each week there will be an observation visit to different sites, such as.

FIRST WEEK. - Visit to the grave or Freshwater Bay, it is a site that will soon open to tourism, has a variety of species of flora and fauna with a path that allows a magnificent performance. Volunteers support by collecting debris that may have product in place of deposits by ocean currents.

SECOND WEEK. - Visit the Galapaguera, Chinese Port; are two sites of special tourist visit. Volunteers also eventually are able to visit the greenhouse facilities of PNG to collect plants for planting that are in pots or bags properly maintained and ideal size for planting of endemic species has chosen.

The Galapaguera is a semi natural incubators and breeding center, Chinese Port is a wonderful beach.

THIRD WEEK. - Visit to Laguna El Junco, it is an inactive crater, is a freshwater lake of great interest for tourism but also for conservation where PNG has a forestry program and elimination of invasive species, eventually volunteers will support the program Galapagos National Park.

TOURISM ACTIVITIES

We have designed programs for recreation and tourism for the volunteers who can choose among several alternatives on the island or choose to visit other islands. There are activities such as mountain biking, horseback riding, snorkeling or diving, surfing, fishing experiential tourism site visit the Galapagos National Park, Bay tours, tours in the islands, the costs will be made in person or through the Agency Ecuador View Express, also the costs incurred at the weekend who wish to leave the farm will be a personal cost including transport, accommodation and food.

 

THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE
The program does not include air ticket, entrance fee to Galapagos National Park $ 100.00, payment traffic control card $ 10.00, life and health insurance, airport taxes, weekend activities or tourism.

Our responsibility is to give them accommodation and food when they stay on the farm, outside of the farm is personal responsibility

RECOMMENDATIONS:

We recommend the use of appropriate clothing, boots and shoes, pants and long sleeve shirt or blouse, hat, gloves, insect repellent.

The Galapagos has no poisonous species that threaten the man.

We recommend being in the best mood to learn, enjoy nature, tranquility and security of the property