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Galápagos Islands

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Imagine stepping foot onto this mysterious dark land knowing it’s an estimated 3.5 million years old. Yes, million. This environmental haven awaits you when you study abroad in the Galápagos Islands.

600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galápagos have sea lions, iguanas, and tortoises galore waiting to welcome you.

Study abroad in the Galápagos for the ultimate immersive ecological adventure.

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Galápagos Islands Direct Enrollment - GAIAS

Galápagos Islands
,
Ecuador
Length:
Semester
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$20,860Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Galápagos Islands January Term - Marine Ecosystems

Galápagos Islands
,
Ecuador
Length:
January Term
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$4,335Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Galápagos Islands's Top Five

Explore the Charles Darwin Research Station

A must-see for budding scientists, check out the breeding center, and learn about the islands’ fascinating ecology and history.

See Turtles at Turtle Bay

You just might observe hatchlings emerging from their eggs and heading to the ocean!

Snorkel with Sea Lions

Head to La Loberia beach, and spend a day in the sun with these unique marine mammals.

Hang with the Local Penguins

Take a trip to Las Tintoreras, and get up close and personal with the islands’ penguins.

Visit the Santa Cruz Fish Market

Watch fishermen unload their catches from the day, and grab a bite of fresh seafood.

$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid

We firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an IES Abroad Program. This is why we commit more than $6 million to our scholarship and aid programs.
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The Latest from Galápagos Islands

Apr 24 3:01pm
Galápagos Islands

Three Days of Chaos

Post by Katie Vartenigian

As everyone is more than aware, the whole world is on lockdown right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants are closed, social gatherings canceled, and study abroad students sent home. One of my parents’ favorite new stories to tell to their friends and coworkers over zoom is how exactly that last part happened because getting home from studying abroad was anything but easy.

Apr 10 3:24pm
Galápagos Islands

How It All Went Wrong, Part 2

Post by Brendan Murtha

Note: This is a follow up to my last post, How It All Went Wrong, Part 1. For context, you should read it before you read this.

My host mother and grandmother in Quito with me at Cotopaxi national park.
Apr 5 12:46pm
Galápagos Islands

What it's like being a woman studying abroad in Ecuador

Post by Katie Vartenigian

March marks the halfway point of my time here in Ecuador, as well as the start of women’s history month back in the US. It’s hard to believe I’ve already been living in Ecuador for two months, and that I have that same amount of time left. It’s been 8 weeks of exploration, learning, and cultural immersion.

Mar 21 10:42am
Galápagos Islands

How It All Went Wrong, Part 1

Post by Brendan Murtha

(Note** Due to the length of this story, this post will be divided into two parts. You probably gathered that from the title, but thought I’d reiterate.)

Gather around, children. I have a story for you.

Last we talked, if you recall, I told you of my idyllic everyday – the lullaby of tropical surf, a routine of birds, beach, and batidos. Life on the Galapagos was chugging along at a steady, comfortable pace, leaving deep footprints in dark sand.

Mar 3 8:07am
Galápagos Islands

24 Hours in the Galapagos (Hypothetical Monday)

Post by Brendan Murtha

We’ve been here in the Galapagos for over three weeks now, and some could say a routine has been established. Weekdays have a methodical rhythm, soothed by the omnipresent crashing of tropical surf, and so for this post, I thought I’d try and capture that rhythm through a series of everyday anecdotes. Enjoy.

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