How much is the entrance fee for the Galapagos Islands?

The current fee for entering the Galapagos is $100 for adults and $50 for children under 12. Ecuadorians and residents of Ecuador (e.g. expats living in Ecuador) pay $6 and $3 respectively, while residents of the Andean and Mercosur Community of nations pay $50 and $25 respectively.

Can you fly directly to the Galapagos Islands?

Direct international flights do not exist, so you cannot fly directly to the Galapagos. Travelers must first arrive at mainland Ecuador prior to their flight to the Galapagos islands. The Galapagos National Park has strict requirements that airlines must fulfill.

How long does it take to get to the Galapagos Islands by boat?

Getting there By Boat Boats navigating to the Galapagos archipelago regularly depart from Guayaquil. It takes 3 or more days by sea to reach the Islands.

What famous person went to the Galapagos Islands?

Charles Darwin’s Famous Visit to the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands are located just off the coast of Ecuador and have become legendary because of one man -Charles Darwin. Darwin’s famous visit to the Galapagos Islands is indelibly marked in the history books.

What language is spoken in Galapagos?

Spanish
The official language of the Galapagos Islands is Spanish. However due to the recent upswing in tourism, the Galapagos Islands have become one of the most multilingual destinations in South America, with guides, hoteliers, and other islanders fluent in Spanish, English, German, and French, among other languages too.

Do you need a permit for Galapagos?

U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Ecuador, which simplifies entry into the country. To enter Galapagos, the first official requirement is a valid Ecuadorian tourist visa stamp in your passport – this should have been issued to you upon arrival to mainland Ecuador. Click here fore more info on this topic.

Which airlines fly to the Galapagos Islands?

Airlines that fly to the Galapagos Islands At the time of writing, there are three airlines flying to Galapagos, TAME the Ecuadorean airline (www.tame.com.ec), LAN the Chilean airline (www.latam.com) and Avianca the Colombian airline (www.avianca.com).

Can you stay overnight on the Galapagos Islands?

Q: Where are the hotels located? A: The Galapagos has four inhabited islands that each offer hotel options: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and Floreana. The other islands and islets of the archipelago are not inhabited by humans, and do not permit any overnight stays.

What is the best month to visit Galapagos?

The best time to visit the Galápagos Islands is from December to May. Though the Galápagos is beautiful year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife-spotting.

Does anyone live on Galapagos?

Only four of the archipelago’s thirteen major islands have human populations: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela and Floreana. In total, only three percent (or 300km2) of the Islands have human settlements, (the remaining 97% of the Galapagos Islands is maintained as national park).

Who are the most famous residents of the Galapagos?

Historical Figures

• Tomas de Berlanga, Bishop of Panama: The Discoverer of Galapagos (1535)
• William Dampier: Pirates Ahoy!
• Charles Darwin: Revolutionary Encounters (1835)
• Herman Melville: Galapagos Musings (1841)
• Bo Derek (2007)
• Richard Gere (2009)
• Russel Crowe & Paul Bettany (2003)