From August 1, 2024, the entry fee is:

• $100 for visitors under 12 years old
• $200 for visitors over 12 years old
• $50 for visitors from the Andean Community and Mercosur under 12 years old
• $100 for visitors from the Andean Community and Mercosur over 12 years old

Any time of the year is perfect! There’s always action happening on the Islands!

• December to May is the hot & rainy season. It rains mainly in the Highlands while the skies are clear by the seashore.
  Air temperature is from 24°C/ 75°F to 31°C/ 88°F
  Water temperature is from 23°C/73°F to 25°C/ 77°F.
• June to November is the cool & dry season. Skies can be cloudy and it usually drizzles early morning and late in the afternoon. It can be windy and the seas will be rough.
  Air temperature is from 18°C/ 64°F to 26°C/ 79°F
  Water temperature is from 20°C/ 68°F to 22°C/ 72°F

Carnival holidays, Easter week, June, July & August, 1-5 of November, mid-December to mid-January.

September and October.

1. The time, it’s an hour earlier in the Galapagos than in mainland Ecuador.
2. The tap water is not drinkable!!!
3. The language, although Galapagos depends on tourism, not many people are fluent in English. A translator is always handy.
4. The currency, Ecuador’s currency is the US Dollar since 1.999, there are no exchange facilities on the islands.
5. The ATMs, depending on the bank, the maximum daily withdraw is from $200 to $300 each time and $600 per day. There is no ATM on Floreana. The ATM on Isabela Island belongs to Banco del Pacífico.
6. The payments, some hotels, restaurants, and stores take cards. Bring small notes to pay in cash ($1-$20 bills).
7. Be prepared, most beaches don’t have toilets, dressers, or trash cans to preserve the natural landscape of the islands. 
8. The sun is super strong on the equator, you’re not going to get tanned but terribly sunburnt. Protect your skin!
9. The internet service is slow and intermittent. Cellphone data is more reliable. Get an Ecuadorian SIM card upon arrival at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil.

     TIP: Big stores and restaurants usually have decent WiFi. 

     NO WORRIES, our website was built to load fast even with poor internet 🙂

• Roundtrip flights are from $250 to $700. 
• The INGALA Transit Control Card is $20 pp. Get it at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil before checking in for your flight to the islands. You must keep your TCC until you leave the islands.
• The Galapagos National Park Entry Fee is from $50 to $200.
• The Baltra airport bus service is $5 each way & the ferry to cross the Itabaca Channel is $1.
• The inter-island ferries are $35 to $40 plus the water taxi fare that is $1pp. Additionally the pier tax is $1 per person in Santa Cruz and $10 in Isabela. This is paid in cash only.

TIP: If you’re prone to get seasick take medicine before this ride and sit at the back, keep in mind that you could get wet there. Wear earplugs to reduce the noise.

• The inter-island flights are from $150 to $275.
• Accommodation can range from $25pp to more than $100.  
• Meals are from $5 to $40.
• Day Tours will be from $45 to $450 pp.
• Cruises can be found from $1.100 to more than $6.000 pp.
• Taxi rides in town on Santa Cruz and San Cristobal are $1.50 – flat rate. On Isabela the cost is $1 per person.
• Hiring a taxi for the day is from $70 to $120.
• Bikes can be rented for $15 to $25 per day.

After COVID-19 many tourists started to book last minute to avoid losing precious deposits in case of an unfortunate cancellation of their trips. However, if there is a tour you really want to take, try to book it ahead of time to secure its operation on your available dates. Many boats need a minimum number of passengers to confirm the operation, but with last-minute bookings, the operation cannot be guaranteed. Also, consider booking in advance if you:

• Have limited time for your visit – 4 to 7 days.
• Are traveling with a large group, 4 or more people.
• Need professional advice from a destination expert.
• Wish to have smooth & stress-free vacations.
• Expect guaranteed service and support.
• And, don’t want to waste golden vacation time looking for last-minute cheap unsafe tours, cruises, or accommodation in random unknown agencies.

If this is your case, Book-ec is here to assist you. We offer flexible change & cancellation options.

TIP: Book all the tours first and then the hotels.

• From June to November the cold currents of Humboldt bring abundant plankton to the archipelago and all the marine life blooms! 
• Visibility is 10-20 m.
• The winds make bumpy seas.