TRAVEL TIPS-for Galapagos

Our tour packages are designed after taking into consideration the various interests of tourists visiting Ecuador.

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A Real Trip

Ecotourism Destinations

If you’ve ever wanted to try an eco-tour, this is the year to get up and get out. Never has there been a better opportunity to see nature up-close and personal while also giving something back to the communities you visit. This is not a “Best Of” list -- there are far too many wonderful places for that -- but simply a listing of ecotourist operations that are making outstanding efforts to leave a smaller footprint and ensure

Climate

Located on the equator, the Galapagos climate is tempered by the Humbolt Current, so you do not experience extreme heat. The warmest weather is in December to June, when temperatures range from 72 to 90 degrees, while the water temperature is in the mid 70 degrees. July to November is cooler, ranging from mid 60's to 75 degrees. The average water temperature rarely reaches 70 degrees.

Departure Tax

Payable at the time of departure from Ecuador ($ 38 USD)

Flights to Galapagos

Flights to the Galapagos leave Quito daily at 7am and 10am to Baltra and at 11am to San Cristobal passing through Guayaquil . Please, let us know for special arrangements for flights not originating or terminating in Quito .

Flight prices Quito - Galapagos - Quito (subject to change, please confirm before booking your tour)

High Season 15 June - 14 Sept 1 November - 31 April	Low Season 1 May - 14 June 15 September - 31 October
$405,10 Adults $207,98 Children	$349,10 Adults $179,98 Children

Flight Times

From Quito to the Galapagos Islands - subject to change without notice
Airline	Flight #	What Day(s)	Departure	Arrival
TAME	191	daily	07:30	9:30
AEROGAL	022/032	Sat	08:15	11:00
AEROGAL	022/032	Mon-Fri	08:15	10:30
AEROGAL	022/032	Sun	08:45	10:45
TAME	193	daily	09:30	11:30

From Galapagos Islands to Quito - subject to change without notice
Airline	Flight #	What Day(s)	Departure	Arrival
TAME	191	daily	10:30	14:30
AEROGAL	022/032	Sat -Sun	15:40	16:15
AEROGAL	022/032	Mon-Fri	12:00	16:30
TAME	193	daily	12:30	16:30

Note: All flights, ground transportation, National Park fees (US$110), taxes, and tips are not included in the basic tour prices listed with each boat.

Transportation and Transfers within Quito
Once in Quito , we can arrange transfer to your hotel, any other ground transportation, tours on the mainland, and transfer back to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos. Transfers (Intl. arrival - hotel - airport, airport - hotel - Intl. departure) $30 per group of 4 people or less. So we can help you plan your transfers and any other details of your trip.