What to Bring (and Avoid) when Packing for the Galápagos

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

Airfare to 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

Landing in 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