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Everything you need to know
What your program includes, entrance fees, luggage, what to wear by season and the rules that protect one of the most fragile ecosystems on Earth.
Included
- Lodging: shared rooms based on availability and traveler requirements, with breakfast.
- Meals: the meals listed in your itinerary.
- Bilingual naturalist guide: a local guide in Spanish and English on scheduled visits.
- Ground transportation: private transfers on the program's routes, times and services.
- Activity gear: equipment for the sports or recreational activities in the itinerary.
- Airport welcome & assistance: welcome, orientation and help on arrival and departure in Galápagos.
Not included
- Flights: to and from Galápagos, unless included in your quote.
- National Park entrance & TCT: use the calculator below.
- Personal expenses: shopping, tips, private services and anything not specified.
- Drinks: soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
- Extra meals: any meal not listed in the itinerary.
- VAT: for Ecuadorian citizens, per current tax law.
- Unlisted services: excursions, entrance fees, transfers or activities not listed as included.
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What do you pay on arrival?
Galápagos National Park entrance + Transit Control Card (TCT). Paid per person and not part of the program.
Reference fees. The fee in force at the time of travel applies.
Luggage & clothing
Pack light
Flights between mainland Ecuador and Galápagos usually allow one checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and one carry-on up to 10 kg (22 lb). Check your airline’s policy.
Dec → May · warm
- Swimwear, t-shirts and shorts
- Sunglasses, cap or hat
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Sturdy trainers for rock and lava
- Sandals for downtime
Jun → Nov · garúa
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Light trousers
- Versatile layers
- Light jacket
- The warm-season basics too
Personal medication: bring enough for the whole trip.
Respect & conservation rules
Travel like you belong here
Your help keeps the beauty and biodiversity of Galápagos intact for future generations.
Watch with respect
Enjoy wildlife without touching, feeding or getting closer than allowed.
No food on uninhabited islands
Bringing or eating food there is not permitted.
Take nothing
No plants, animals, rocks, shells, sand or any natural item.
Marked trails only
Keep off nesting and breeding areas.
Follow your guide
Stay with the group and follow your naturalist guide's instructions.
Leave no trace
Carry all waste with you until you reach an authorized bin.
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