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Javier Carrion

Javier grew up on Santa Cruz island where his grandparents first arrived in the 1940´s. Veritable pioneers, his grandparents settled in the highlands where they found a place to raise their children.

Having grown up surrounded by the pristine environment of the islands, Javier showed an interest and appreciation for nature. As a small child, he knew that he would dedicate his career to understanding and protecting the natural world. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology in Quito and later traveled abroad to Baja California, Mexico to pursue a master in marine and coastal science. Javier has worked as a marine biologist for years, primarily focusing on sea turtle ecology and conservation in Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Galápagos Islands. He worked at the Charles Darwin Research Station as part of the Galápagos Marine Reserve ecology monitoring team.

His passion for traveling led him to explore the American continent for five years. Javier spent a year traveling throughout South America on a bicycle with a team of collaborators to raise awareness about nature conservation and environmental education in youth.

Javier saw guiding as a unique opportunity to bring together his love and appreciation for nature with his passion to share his experience and perspectives about the Galápagos Islands. In addition to working as a naturalist guide, Javier spends his time surfing, playing music, practicing yoga and designing appropriate technologies for a sustainable living in Galápagos.

My upcoming expeditions

Peru and Galápagos Escape

Dec 6 2024
Jan 17 2025
Jul 18 2025
Dec 5 2025

Galápagos Escape: A 7-Day Voyage

Dec 10 2024
Jan 21 2025
Jul 22 2025
Dec 9 2025

Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage

Nov 30 2024
Jan 11 2025
Jan 16 2025
Jul 17 2025
Jul 26 2025
Dec 4 2025
Dec 13 2025

Exploring Galápagos

Dec 20 2024
Feb 14 2025
Mar 14 2025
Mar 21 2025
May 23 2025
May 30 2025
Jun 20 2025
Jun 27 2025
Aug 15 2025
Aug 22 2025

Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

Dec 20 2024
Feb 14 2025
Mar 14 2025
Mar 21 2025
May 23 2025
May 30 2025
Jun 20 2025
Jun 27 2025
Aug 15 2025
Aug 22 2025

Galápagos by Catamaran, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

Feb 28 2025
Apr 18 2025
Apr 25 2025
Sep 19 2025
Sep 26 2025
Oct 31 2025
Nov 7 2025

Galápagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

Feb 28 2025
Apr 18 2025
Apr 25 2025
Sep 19 2025
Sep 26 2025
Oct 31 2025
Nov 7 2025