Galapagos

tickets terms & conditions

Travel vet course in EMERGENCY + island hopping with turtles, sea lions and iguanas in one of the most unique places on Earth!

Dates:

2-7 May 2027 - Otavalo neuter campaign

7-13 May 2027 - Galapagos Emergency CE, Join the waitlist!

13-17 May 2027 - Peru neuter campaign, only for participants in one of these CEs

17-22 May 2027 - Peru Emergency Radiology CE, Info soon

16-21 May 2027 - Otavalo neuter campaign

Specialists:

🎓 Mariana Pardo, DACVECC Specialist in Emergency & Critical Care at VEG, @criticalcareveterinarian

🎓 Ferran Vall, DECVIM Specialist in Internal Medicine, founder of Thinkifyer, @ferranv_medicinevet

Why are we doing this course?

To generate funds to neuter and treat street animals, and pets from low-income families in Latin America. The organiser (not attending the course) and speakers are working pro-bono.

What is included in the ticket?

- 6 nights in traditional hotels

- 12h of RACE-approved CE/CPD

- CE/CPD certificate

- breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks (vegetarian)

- airport transfer on 7 May, transport for activities

- island hopping (guided tour)

- daily tours (snorkel with sea lions, turtles, marine iguanas; the best beaches and hikes)

- 24h onsite and online support

What is not included in the ticket?

- flights

- dinners (to give you the chance to eat whatever you want)
- fee to enter the Galapagos (£159 at arrival airport + £8 in Isabela)

- transport on last day (as some take a flight, some take a ferry, some stay - but we'll organise it for you)
- whatever you do in your ‘free morning’

Do you need to organise anything?

Only flights. Ohana organises everything else (local taxis and ferries, food, hotels, activities...)

What is the the program?

Day 1: meet in San Cristobal (first island), hike the national park, watch your first Galapagos sunset at the beach

Day 2: snorkel with sea lions and turtles; lectures in the afternoon

Day 3: flight to Isabela (second island), hike the national park, beach

Day 4: boat trip to Tintoreras islands; lectures at the beach

Day 5: free morning (you decide what you want to do, e.g. diving), lectures in the afternoon

Day 6: snorkel at Pearl Shell, beach in the afternoon

Day 7: ferry or flight to Santa Cruz (third island), visit Tortuga Bay or relax by the pool, transfer to Seymour/Baltra airport

Limited to a small number of participants, to ensure you are comfortable asking all the questions you could never ask in conferences with hundreds of people, and foster meaningful friendships!

Why are the Galapagos called the ''Enchanted Islands''?

The Galapagos are a unique place on Earth, where animals are not scared of humans and swim around you. Sea lions, giant tortoises, penguins, the only location where you can see marine iguanas (yes, swimming iguanas!) and several other species. The Galapagos were the origin of Darwin's theory of evolution and remain a living laboratory for scientists today. An INCREDIBLE place you must visit at least once in your life!

I am not a vet, vet nurse, tech or student, can I join? Can I bring my partner, family or friends?

Yes! Non-vet professionals are always welcome in our courses/missions. Join us for every breakfast, lunch, dinner and activities, and enjoy the gorgeous beaches while your friend is having lectures. See the cost below - the principle is the same for everyone, the ticket covers your expenses and a donation towards the neuter campaigns.

What are the room options/prices?

Room for 3 people (3 single beds, or 1 double & 1 single; private bathroom): from £1450

Room for 2 people (2 single beds or 1 double; private bathroom): from £1650

Private room for 1 person (one double bed; private bathroom): from £2200

👉 These reduced prices per person apply if you register with a friend, or attend another OHANA course/campaign between Nov 2024 & Nov 2027; otherwise, it's £1600, 1800 and 2350, in a room for 3p, room for 2p and room for 1p, respectively. If you want to lower the cost, invite a friend :)

👉 The single room is not a 'better room', it is a 'room for 2' made private for 1 person, since the hotels don't have single rooms. This explains the increased cost, as we could be selling two tickets instead of one.

👉 You might have reservations about sharing a room, but it always resolves after the first night - participants become friends soon after the trip starts and you'll spend little time in the room - your days will be spent at the beach, learning and snorkeling with sea lions!

Where can I see footage from previous courses?

Our 2025 Galapagos courses were INCREDIBLE and you can see photos/videos in the highlight folder 'Galapagos' on our instagram @ohana.animalcharity.

Are the tickets or deposit refundable?

They are not, as we had to pay expenses in advance and these are not refundable to us. But you can transfer the ticket to a friend, so your money won't be lost! Remember all money received will be used to treat and neuter strays.

What are the payment options?

Google pay, debit card or transfer. See the details to transfer. We reserve your place once full payment is received. For bookings in private rooms, it may be possible to split into two payments upon request.

Flights:

See the picture below. Traveling to the Galapagos is an adventure - hours of flights and ferries. Only 3 islands have hotels and restaurants (San Cristobal, Isabela, Santa Cruz), only 2 islands have airports (San Cristobal where we start the course, and Baltra).

Getting to the Galapagos:

Flight 1: to Guayaquil or Quito. There are no international flights flying direct to the Galapagos, you always stop in Quito or Guayaquil. On www.skyscanner.net check flights to Quito and Guayaquil. See all direct flights to Quito here (from Miami, NY, Atlanta, Houston, Madrid...) and all direct flights to Guayaquil.

Flight 2: from Guayaquil to S. Cristobal (1h50, faster than from Quito), or from Quito to S. Cristobal (3h30). Book with LATAM or Avianca, not with Emetebe (costly). Book a one-way flight, not a return.

Flight 3: from S. Cristobal to Isabela on 9 May, you can take a flight at 8am with Emetebe (40min, £116) or 2 ferries (5h, £55). All participants take the flight, since this trip is incredible, and you miss the afternoon activities if you take the ferry. Flights are not included in the course ticket.

Returning from Galapagos:

Flight 4: options to return on 13 May include

1) flight from Isabela to Baltra/Seymour at 9am with Emetebe (30min, £120)

2) or flight from Isabela to San Cristobal at 14.00 with Emetebe (40min, £120)

3) or ferry from Isabela to Santa Cruz at 7am (2.5h, £26) then taxi, small boat and bus to get to the airport (total 5h). This option is best if you don't feel seasickness (it's a bumpy ride) and wish to stay on this island's city center for a few days, where the ferry arrives. But if you wish to go straight to the airport, a flight may be better.

Flight 5: from Baltra/Seymour to Quito or Guayaquil (1h50). Book with LATAM or Avianca, not with Emetebe.

Flight 6: from Quito or Guayaquil to your country.

Airlines flying from Europe include Avianca (stops in Bogota), KLM (from Amsterdam), Iberia (from Madrid), Air Europa (from Madrid) and British Airways (from Madrid). If you have difficulty finding flights, you can ask a travel agent to find them for you; we are experienced travelers and can help those who already bought a course ticket.

Ready to visit The Enchanted Islands?

Carolina Albuquerque,

DVM MSc CertAVP DipECVIM-CA RCVS and EBVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Proud co-founder of Ohana Animal Charity

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