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We are a surf & kayak shop in Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela, Galápagos

Ecuador
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We are a surf & kayak shop in Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela, Galápagos. We organize kayak snorkeling tours, paddle board tours, and rent surfboards, bikes and more. We work with tourists traveling from all over the world.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will benefit from exploring the enchanted Galápagos Islands with locals. Live in the small beautiful town of Isabela where everything is walkable and there are endless activities such as snorkeling, bike rides, endless wildlife. Free kayak/snorkel tours when available and other discounted tours.
Help
Help out around the shop with basic cleaning (windows, sweeping, scrubbing snorkel equipment, kayak equipment). Lifting of kayaks and gear. Isabela is a small remote island with very few resources, so we want to know what skills you can offer us. It can be anything, think outside of the box. Any skills welcome, such as art (working on a mural right now), online marketing, social media, carpentry, gardening, massage, yoga, chef, tour guides..... the list can go on.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
Private tent with mattress on rooftop (covered). Ocean breeze and ocean views. Kitchen available for use (Stove top). Outdoor shower. Toilet indoors. We enjoy cooking together or taking turns cooking so if you can cook that helps. Food is not included, we all chip in to eat family style. If hippie living is not for you this is not for you.
What else ...
Almost everything is walkable or taxis within town are $2 per person. Cooking at home is the cheapest option ($10/day) but can find $5 street food. A typical menu at a restaurant can go for $7-$12. Beers are $3-6. The house where up to two volunteers can stay is an open wooden house where two of our coworkers live downstairs from the rooftop.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours per day

Host ref number: 796626425843

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19 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host

This workaway was my first and it was a great experience for me. The whole team was amazing, staying at Casa Madeira was a great experience itself and Andres and Vendy are great hosts. The work was mostly on the beach, preparing the kayaks and washing the vests after tours, the amount of work is absolutely ideal, you have a lot of time for your… read more

(Excellent )

20 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

después de doce años les hago el review pero que lindo lugaaar, linda la casa, linda la isla, lindos los chicos. muy recomendable. importante ser un poco hippie sí jajaja pero un lugar maravilloso Kevin que divertido trabajar contigooo y conversar y chismear. Ricardo y Benito que lindo vivir con ustedes, gracias por todo 😋✨🏊 saludos

(Excellent )

6 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Mikaele) for host

Experience of a lifetime.
I spent 3 AMAZING weeks helping out the guys with the kayak gears and tours.
Honestly i just fell in love with the place. You do have to have a little "hippie side" to enjoy it fully. You will sleep in a cozy 1 person tent and see breathtaking sunsets, constellations and hear the rain at night and roosters early in the… read more

(Excellent )

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19 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host

(Excellent )

20 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

(Excellent )

6 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Mikaele) for host

(Excellent )

22 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer (Ella) for host

I spend 2 freakin amazing 2 weeks at the guys house and I wish I could have stayed longer. The guys are super chill, really nice, friendly and super fun. The work is not a lot, maybe an hour a day to help prepare the tours and that's it. You can join the tours for free, if there is space and it's super fun. The house where you stay in is freakin… read more

(Excellent )

10 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host

I stayed with Andres and Ricardo for 4 weeks in February 2022 and had and incredible time. They are amazing hosts, very friendly, a lot of fun and welcoming.
The work is easy and gives you a lot of freedom. I was also able to join the tours a couple of times.
The village is a 15 min walk away and an amazing snorkle spot about 5 min.
The house is… read more

(Excellent )

17 Jul 2020

Left by Workawayer (Anea) for host

I spent a month there between September and October 2019 and it was amazing. The description of the other workawayer is totally true. The guys are so nice and we spent a lot of time together not only working but also the free time and if I had also time for myself to enjoy the island life. I learnt to speak way better Spanish and I enjoyed the… read more

(Excellent )

25 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (Svetlana & Stefano) for host

I volunteered for two weeks in January with these guys and can highly recommend this place. If you stay with this workaway you will be able to experience authentic life on Galapagos, spending time with the locals. The guys are very friendly, welcoming and chilled. The job itself is very easy, most of the time I helped setting up kayaks on the… read more

(Excellent )

2 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer (Yiwei) for host

I thoroughly enjoyed my time on Isabela and in particular living in the casa madera :) work was easily done, helping with preparing the kayak tours and cleaning afterwards. Andrés is a very kind soul and it was an unforgettable experience! It was really hard to leave this place haha! You can be sure to see a lot of marine animals and enjoying a… read more

(Excellent )

15 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Caitlin) for host

I stayed on Isabella for 10 days in May, which was amazing!! Communication leading up to my arrival was great. During my time there, a friend of the staff was staying, so my role was determined on each day, making it very chilled and social. Almost every day I set up the kayaks for tours and assisted out on the water. I got to participate in a… read more

(Excellent )

2 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host

My time on Isabela was thanks to this work away absolutely amazing! I mostly set up the kayak equipment and cleaned the gear. The work was easily doable and I could join a lot of kayak- snorkeling tours which were every time super interesting. If your interested in observing as much animals as possible, there’s no better work away than this.
The… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Corinne) for host

It was such a great time in isla isabela with them. It was definitly the best place for workaway I could imgine.. all in the company where very uncomplicated, helpfull, chill and awesome:) thanks again guys for this great time. Will never forget it..

(Excellent )

7 Mar 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)

Elena was an awesome volunteer that helped out with any task that we asked of her. She was very friendly and personable with everyone including customers and even scored us some positive reviews online. I would highly recommend Elena to anyone looking for a hard worker who speaks spanish and english, and is good with people. Thank you!!

(Excellent )

26 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host

I had such an amazing time on Isabela (best island in the Galápagos). It took me a few days to get used to living in the tent on the sheltered roof top (beautiful views) but I loved chilling up there in the hammock! The guys were very chilled and happy people. I got to experience local life on the island which was unforgettable. The volunteering… read more

(Excellent )

8 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host

One of the best workaways I've done!

I helped out by making a few videos to help promote the companies tours. In return everyone at the shop made me feel super welcome. Living in the shop owners house, inviting me for group dinners, daily surfs and of course the tours!

Anyone who loves the outdoor life - cycling, surfing, kayaking and… read more

(Excellent )

27 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Yuliya) for host

A top 10 experience!

I mosty helped with getting everything ready for kayak-snorkelling tours, as well as picking up and washing the equipment afterwards.

The team of this kayak-surf shop are simply amazing: the friendliest, most welcoming and easy-going people you'll meet in Ecuador. They will really make you feel at home!

I had lots of free… read more

(Excellent )

17 Oct 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Yuliya)

Yulya was personable, responsible, and hard-working. She was ready to help in any situation from helping customers to translating Spanish to English, cleaning, and is even an amazing cook! We highly recommend her to join any team environment.

(Excellent )

17 Oct 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ambrogino)

Ambro is a great team player and hard worker. He was always willing to help out in any situation when needed. I would highly recommend him to volunteer anywhere needed.

(Excellent )

5 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Ambrogino) for host

This workaway is the dream job. Most of my work consisted of helping setting up equipment and kayaks on a beautiful beach and packing it all away afterwards. If the cards all lined up well I would be able to join in for a tour which was always a phenomenonal nature experience!

Galapagos and particularly Isla Isabela is a wonderful place to be… read more

(Excellent )

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We are a surf & kayak shop in Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela, Galápagos

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