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HBS Abroad
Expeditions to the world’s biodiversity hotspots, from Andean cloud forest to the Galápagos and Patagonia, led by Executive Director Dr. Jim Costa.
Small groupsNo science background neededLed by Dr. Jim Costa
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Annular Solar Eclipse in the Galápagos
Nine days aboard the M/V Isabela II, January 20–28, 2028, visiting seven islands and ending with an annular solar eclipse.
- Dates
- Jan 20–28, 2028
- From
- $9,890 per person
- Group
- 40 passengers
- Islands
- Seven, including San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana and Isabela
Snorkeling, kayaking, lectures, and the eclipse itself (7:23–7:27 AM). Rates increase after December 31, 2026.
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Also coming up
Splendid Isolation: Natural Wonders of Hawaiʻi
November 28 – December 5, 2026, with the Highlands-Cashiers Center for Life Enrichment. Registration is closed and the trip is full.
How we travel
Field science, abroad
Leader
Dr. Jim Costa
Executive Director of HBS and a Western Carolina University professor since 1996.
Groups
Small and curious
Usually under 20 people, with no scientific training required.
Places
Biodiversity hotspots
Field science woven together with culture and conservation.
The Galápagos trip exceeded every expectation. Dr. Costa’s depth of knowledge turned every walk into a revelation.
Past expeditions