What to Bring and What to Leave At Home There are lots of foods that are prohibited, primarily because of the risk they pose as possible invasive species on the islands. (Guava and blackberries are REALLY bad for endemic species, who knew?) It may be inconvenient, but it limits the impact of tourism on endemic … Continue reading What to Bring (and Avoid) when Packing for the Galápagos
Travelling during the high/peak seasons will almost always cost more; both of our trips have been scheduled for shoulder seasons – November and February. If there are certain animals you want to see, however (such as albatross or whale sharks), there is no way to plan for trip outside of peak season. In general, peak … Continue reading Airfare to the Galápagos
Which island are you flying to? That’s right – there is more than one airport in the Galápagos! In fact, there are three airports open to international travelers, though the Isla Isabela airport is only for inter-island flights and not mainland arrivals. You will be flying to either San Cristobal Island (SCY) airport or to … Continue reading Landing in the Galápagos
…but so are most islands. Remember that you are also not traveling to just any island, but to a set of islands completely isolated the middle of the Pacific Ocean, far from mainland South America. It isn’t exactly easy to get to the Galápagos, so of course everything on the island will have the added … Continue reading Fact or Fiction: The Galápagos are Expensive
So, you want to go to the Galápagos Islands? This locale is on many bucket lists and for a good reason - the islands are a place of wonder even to the well-traveled...but it is notoriously expensive to visit. There are some important reasons that prices tend to be high, but here's the good news … Continue reading Checking the Galápagos Off Your Bucket List
How To Afford Your Bucket List 