What is the best time of year to go to the Galapagos?

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1. What is the best time of year to go to the Galapagos?
2. How much does a Galapagos vacation cost?
3. How many days do you need in Galapagos?
4. What is the best way to see the Galapagos Islands?
5. What is the coldest month in Galapagos?
6. Why are Galapagos cruises so expensive?
7. Is a trip to the Galapagos Worth It?
8. How long is the boat ride from Ecuador to Galapagos?
9. How long is flight to Galapagos Islands?
10. Why is the Galapagos so expensive?
11. Can you swim in the Galapagos Islands?
12. Are the Galapagos safe?
13. How much money should I bring to Galapagos?
14. Can you stay overnight on the Galapagos Islands?
15. How long can you stay on the Galapagos Islands?
16. Are Galapagos Worth It?
17. What language do they speak in the Galapagos?
18. Are Americans allowed in Galapagos?
19. Are there poisonous snakes in the Galapagos?
20. Why is Galapagos so expensive?

What is the best time of year to go to the 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.

How much does a Galapagos vacation cost?

A vacation to Galapagos Islands for one week usually costs around $774 for one person. So, a trip to Galapagos Islands for two people costs around $1,548 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $3,095 in Galapagos Islands.

How many days do you need in Galapagos?

5 days Because it takes time and money to get to the Galapagos Islands and the first and last days of your trip are mostly travel days, we recommend that you spend at least 5 days in the Galapagos. The vast majority of travelers go to the Galapagos for 7 or 8 days.

What is the best way to see the Galapagos Islands?

Your best bet for getting to the Galapagos is to fly into Baltra Island before taking a bus and ferry ride to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, the most popular tourist hub. Another option is to fly into the capital of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal Island, but most cruises start in Santa Cruz.

What is the coldest month in Galapagos?

Temperature and rainfall

Month	Min (°C)	Min (°F)
September	18	64
October	19	66
November	20	68
December	21	70

Why are Galapagos cruises so expensive?

The majority of the materials will need to be shipped in. Then too, the cost of land is higher in the Galapagos. ... Another factor that makes the Galapagos expensive has less to do with the remoteness and more to do with maintaining the pristine state of the Islands.

Is a trip to the Galapagos Worth It?

However, if you don't dive or do snorkeling, then I would say that the Galapagos are not worth the trip, unless you're an absolute fanatic about sea-lions, tortoises and iguanas (or volcano landscapes). The main islands would be average at most without these animals. And don't expect to see these creatures everywhere.

How long is the boat ride from Ecuador to Galapagos?

3 days By sea it takes 3 days to reach the Galapagos Islands from Ecuador. Boats depart from Guayaquil to the Galapagos. Most often these are cargo ships with basic accommodations not matching the luxury cruises in the archipelago.

How long is flight to Galapagos Islands?

The flight time between Quito and Guayaquil is roughly 35 minutes and from Guayaquil to Galapagos is roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes. Air flights to the Galapagos are somewhat limited. There are three airlines that operate these routes: TAME, AEROGAL (AVIANCA) and LATAM.

Why is the Galapagos so expensive?

The reason it is so expensive is basic supply and demand. The demand is low compared to other cruises, but the supply is much, much lower. That is in part due to the logistics, and in part due to government restrictions intended to protect the wildlife.

Can you swim in the Galapagos Islands?

The Galapagos have some of the best beaches in the world. Many locations are great for beach snorkeling as well. From December to May, it is very warm and sunny in the islands, making it ideal for swimming in the comfortable shallow waters.

Are the Galapagos safe?

The Galapagos is an extremely safe travel destination. very little crime occurs in the islands and because tourism plays an important role in the economy of the islands and the Galapagos National Park, strict rules are in place when it comes to migrating to the islands.

How much money should I bring to Galapagos?

This is done upon arrival in the Galapagos. The cost is $100 per adult and $50 per child under the age of 12 (subject to change). This must be paid in cash (the US dollar is the currency in Ecuador) and in $20 bills or less. Officials are wary of larger bills as there are issues with counterfeit bills in Ecuador.

Can you stay overnight on the Galapagos Islands?

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. In fact, visiting sites are only accessible from 6 am to 6 pm.

How long can you stay on the Galapagos Islands?

How long can I stay in Galapagos? While you will be issued with a 90-day tourism visa on arrival in Ecuador, you are only permitted to stay for a maximum 60 days in Galapagos under the very strict migration laws in place for the Islands. Only Galapagos residents are permitted to work in the Islands.

Are Galapagos Worth It?

However, if you don't dive or do snorkeling, then I would say that the Galapagos are not worth the trip, unless you're an absolute fanatic about sea-lions, tortoises and iguanas (or volcano landscapes). The main islands would be average at most without these animals. And don't expect to see these creatures everywhere.

What language do they speak in the 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.

Are Americans allowed in Galapagos?

All travelers age 2 and older must present a negative RT-PCR test taken a maximum of 72 hours prior to boarding the aircraft to the Galapagos, counting from the time the sample was taken. All travelers to the Galapagos Islands also need a “transit control card” issued by the Government of Galapagos.

Are there poisonous snakes in the Galapagos?

Galapagos snakes are all endemic to Galapagos. There are five different species and all of them inhabit the dry zones of the islands, however they do not inhabit all of the Galapagos islands. ... Galapagos Snakes can be slightly poisonous to humans and may use venom to kill its prey.

Why is Galapagos so expensive?

The reason it is so expensive is basic supply and demand. The demand is low compared to other cruises, but the supply is much, much lower. That is in part due to the logistics, and in part due to government restrictions intended to protect the wildlife.