28 days tour

Island Conservation Expedition In Curieuse, Seychelles (28N+

Island Conservation Expedition In Curieuse, Seychelles (28N+

This tour includes:

Transport

Meals

Participants take it in turns to prepare meals for the group. Food is basic but nutritious, and primarily vegetarian with optional fish or meat available no more than once or twice a week. Breakfast could be porridge with fresh fruit, or occassionally pancakes or cereal, lunch and evening meals may include pasta, beans, rice, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, etc.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in shared (mixed sex) dorm rooms. There is cold running water available for showers and bottled water available for drinking. Bathroom facilities are shared, and participants also share base duties, including cleaning and other chores.

Others

WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED? 24-hour emergency phone 24-hour in-country support Access to Alumni Services and Discounts Airport pick-up (if arrival is within the pre-specified window) All necessary project equipment and materials All necessary project training by experienced staff First Aid & CPR training Live and work in a protected reserve under GVI Location orientation Long term experienced staff Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships) Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared) Welcome meeting

Not included:

Others

Flights & travel insurance are not included in program fee Further Side trips: You will be based in and around national parks in the main group of islands, and working on a diverse range of wildlife and habitats on and around Curieuse Island. Access to and from the island is only by boat so travel to other islands is limited to weekends. Praslin has a limited, cheap bus service and taxis are easily available. For further exploration you may choose to hire a car on Praslin or make use of the inter-island ferry services between the other islands. In your down time you will be free to travel in the local area and can expect one or two free days per week, usually at weekends. In this time you could explore the islands of Praslin or La Digue, visit the capital of Mahรฉ, Victoria (although the ferry to Mahe is relatively expensive), visit local beaches, snorkel or just relax on base. Before and after your program you could spend a little more time in the Seychelles on the close-by islands of Praslin and La Digue, or join a charter to sail even further afield. Please allow several days if you hope to travel between islands, there are over 100 in the archipelago but getting around takes time โ€“ the possibilities are endless!

Insurance

Please ensure you choose a policy that covers the full range of activities, dive depths etc. Many policies only cover up to or less than 30 meters. It is also very important to note your insurance covers helicpoter evacuation.

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Island Conservation Expedition In Curieuse, Seychelles (28N+

  • Day 1 Day 1: Meet Gvi Team In Mahe, Seychelles (Saturday)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Meet Gvi Team In Mahe, Seychelles (Saturday)

      On the morning of the expedition the pick-up point will be atthe car park behind the Pearl Noire restaurant in Beau Vallon at 9.30am.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Training & Orientation
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Training & Orientation

      Volunteers receive a health & safety and base orientation on the first two days.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Volunteer Program Activities
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Volunteer Program Activities

      On this expedition, you will focus on several key conservation efforts within and around the CurieuseIsland National Park which may include the following:

      Lemon Shark Project - We are conducting a capture and release study of the lemon shark population using P.I.T. tags (peak shark tagging season in September to March, far less activity outside of that time).

      Coco de Mer Survey - The endemic Coco de Mer has the largest seed of all living plants and is found only on the islands of Praslin and Curieuse. Census work is carried out year round, but more effort is expended during the months of April to September.

      Mangrove Distribution Surveys - Curieuse Island has one of the largest remaining area of mangrove forest left within the Seychelles inner granitic islands. GVI Seychelles is investigating seedling recruitment and mortality and further determining species distribution across the mangroves.

      Giant Tortoise Census - We conduct an annual census of the giant tortoise population and record key measurements on growth and distribution. The tortoise census is conducted primarily during the months of April to September.

      Hawksbill Turtle Surveys - We conduct patrols of the beaches, recording data on nesting turtles and tagging females, also monitoring the beaches for signs of nesting activity, and marking nests when we locate them. The peak hawksbill season runs from September to March, although some nest excavations usually continue into April.

      Beach Profiling - Our beach profiling studies monitor changes throughout the seasons, and will contribute to a long-term dataset to follow the long-term trends.

      Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) Surveys -We are conducting BRUV surveys to assess the populations of carnivorous fish species along the remote north shore of Curieuse Island.

  • Day 4 Day 29: Travel Back To Mahe Island (Saturday)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 29: Travel Back To Mahe Island (Saturday)

      At the end of your program you will be transferred back to the mainland by GVI staff

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 80

Minors from 15 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.

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