Citizen Science Scuba Diving in the Galapagos Islands (8 days, 2026)

Quito, Ecuador

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Yugen Earthside
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12 reviews
Duration: 8 days
Group size: 1 - 15
Citizen Science Scuba Diving in the Galapagos Islands (8 days, 2026)
Quito, Ecuador

Yugen Earthside
  • Email address verified
12 reviews

Duration: 8 days
Group size: 1 - 15

About this trip

This is the secure payment page for the 2026 8-day/7-night trip listed here.


2025 departures are bookable here.

Inclusions & Exclusions

See trip listing.

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment:

A deposit of 30% is required to hold the reservation. The balance is due no later than 120 days (about 4 months) prior to the arrival date. Clients may pay the full amount due all at once if they choose.


Cancelation Policy: 

- 364 to 120 days before departure: we retain 30% of regular rate 

- 119 to 0 days before departure: we retain 100% of regular rate (unless the space is filled by another person, in which case we can refund the amount paid by the replacement)

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Get a free quote through our sustainable travel insurance partner, wanderwell, here.

Climate Impact

- Yugen Earthside automatically includes $10 per guest toward carbon removal contributions through Tomorrow's Air.

- You may add-on carbon offsets to their trip during checkout. These are done through Sustainable Travel International.

- Read about the differences between carbon offsets & carbon removals here. We support both climate initiatives!

Gear Rental Add Ons

We recommend that you bring your own gear as it will fit you best and be more comfortable for Galapagos' diving conditions.


Gear rental equipment is done via a third party in the Galapagos. Rental rates are subject to change. Limited sizes and quantities are available. Please enquire and reconfirm your rental needs at the moment of booking.


Any rental payments made on board are subject to a 15% local tax and fees increase. Refund fees apply to any lost or damaged equipment rented. Refund fees will be confirmed at the moment of booking.

Available Packages

Shared Room
Deposit:$1,920

Price per person in a double bedroom.


$6,390
Deposit:$1,920
Master Cabin Main Deck (Shared Room)
Deposit:$1,980

Price per person in a double bedroom.

$6,590
Deposit:$1,980

Available options

Full Scuba Package
$250

BCD, Regulator, wetsuit (7mm), fins, mask, snorkel, booties, hood, gloves (does not include computer).

Computer
$80

$10/day, $80 for the week; limited availability.

Tank Upgrade
$75

15 l tank upgrade

Regulator (SCUBAPRO)
$80
BCD (SCUBAPRO)
$80
Full Body Wetsuit (SCUBAPRO)
$60

Different sizes are available.

Hood
$20
Gloves
$20
Booties
$25
Fins
$35
DIN/Yoke Adaptor
$25

Limited availability.

Nitrox Fills
$150


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Yugen Earthside
12 reviews
We are a sustainable travel booking platform and agency on a mission to make sustainable travel easy. We offer responsible package trips to individuals, couples, families, and groups of mature travelers.

Reviews

Our wonderful guide and driver made this trip excellent. They were supportive, flexible and efficient! I was constantly amazed with all the knowledge our guide shared with us. This trip was perfectly planned. Our time at each location was just right. Our accommodations were very nice. Everyone was kind, helpful with smiles! I loved the variety of activities we did, including me getting to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. I don’t know if I could have made it without the supportive team. During our whole stay the guide made sure we were good with what we were doing. Learning about the Bhutanese culture and Buddhism was so interesting. The Black Rand festival was another highlight. Bhutan is an absolutely beautiful country! I highly recommend this trip. We went in November and had great weather. March would be a month to go with the flowers blooming! There are many festivals to attend.
By Debi S for Highlights of Bhutan + the Black Necked Crane Festival on Nov 23, 2024
MS
Amazing experience with Yugen Earthside and Eco-Africa for my Kilimanjaro climb and safari! An unforgettable experience in Tanzania with extremely attentive and kind staff. The practices were ethical and environmentally conscious. I would highly recommend!
By Maddison S for Women-only Kilimanjaro Climb (& Safari) on Jul 29, 2024
We enjoyed this trip. Service was excellent, accommodation ranged from good to very good, maps and instructions were easy to follow. We especially appreciated the warning when we deviated from the trail, very helpful to avoid navigation errors.
By Michael K for Portugal's Costa Verde on Jun 05, 2024
Travelled with 15 other friends and acquaintances; one of the others had planned the entire trip together Yugen Earthside and other local partners. It was a phenomenal experience!! Everything, from the communication beforehand, airport pickups, transfers, flights, Galapagos cruise (the crew! the Bonita Yacht! David the guide!) and back was fantastic! Highly recommended!!
By Ole M for Ecuador as Never Before for Ole on Aug 18, 2023
This was a life-changing adventure for me and my son. The days exploring Quito and the surrounding Andean volcanoes and cloud forest revealed surprises at every stop. The planned and unplanned activities gave us a glimpse at the richness of this region. Our guides were amazing, each knowledgeable and interesting and fun to be with. I learned so much from them. Once we arrived in the Galapagos and into the care of David and the crew of the Bonita, the magic of the islands enveloped us in its primeval web. Each day was a new adventure in geology, biology and climate. We saw animals and plants we did not know existed. We learned so much about the local ecology and uplifting news regarding the restoration of ecosystems. Our home on the sea was comfortable and relaxing. The crew was attentive and quickly learned the specific needs of each passenger for each activity. I cannot say enough about how hard they worked to provide us with such an amazing experience. Our naturalist guide, David, could not have been better. He is so knowledgeable about the regional ecology, but also about so many other social and human aspects of the region. And while his attention focused on ensuring that we had the best experience, he was also a valiant guardian of the plants and animals that we were visiting, reminding us to tread lightly and respectfully to ensure everyone's safety. If I could give 10 out of 5 stars, I would.
By Collin Roesler C for Ecuador as Never Before for Collin on Aug 10, 2023
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