Packing

Seasick pills, insect repellent, coat, bathing suit, shorts, camera, shirts, sandals/flip flops, hiking shoes, sunglasses, cap/hat, sunscreen.

Documentation

Passport, travel vouchers/tickets, insurance documents and round-trip airline tickets.

Airports

Baltra Island - Seymour Airport (GPS) | San Cristobal Island (SCY)

Transit Control Card (TCT)

This card must be acquired in the Consejo de Gobierno kiosk located in each airport. The cost is $20.00 per person of any age.

X-Ray

All luggage/baggage and carry-on must be inspected by ABG. This is located next to the Consejo de Gobierno kiosk.

Galapagos National Park Entrance

All tourists entering the islandsm must pay the fee in US Dollars and cash only.

Luggage Claim

Wait for luggage/baggage in the designated area and pick up yours only after an official personnel tells you when.

Airport Shuttle

Get a ticket in the shuttle kiosk ($5.00 per person), hand your luggage/baggage to the shuttle staff member and board the shuttle.

Crossing to Santa Cruz Island

Board the ferry/barge to cross to Santa Cruz Island ($1.00 per person). You will receive it once you have crossed.

Getting to Our Hotel

You can either get to Puerto Ayora by taxi ($25.00 - 4 people max) or public bus ($5.00 per person).

Local Time

GALT Galapagos Time -0600 | UTC-6 | GMT -06:00

Currency

US Dollars | USD | US$ | $.

Sockets

A and B (B compatible with A) - 110V.

Language

The official language is Spanish, but English is broadly spoken on the islands.