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How do I pay the Galapagos National Park Tax?

You need to have your passport, the transit control card from Ingala, and cash to pay the Galapagos National Park tax. The park authorities will receive the payment at your arrival and will give you the receipt.

What’s the distance from Quito or Guayaquil to the Galapagos Islands?

The distance between Guayaquil and San Cristobal is 572 miles.

When is the best time to visit the Galapagos islands?

Galapagos is a sub-tropical destination. Most seabirds and reptiles nest throughout the year, which is why you can see the courtship, mating, and hatchings at any time of the year.

How many tourists travel to Galapagos annually?

150.000 tourists from around the world visit the islands every year. You can find detailed statistics of visitors in the Galapagos National Park web site.

In what time zone are the Galapagos?

Ecuador is located in the oriental time zone (GMT -5 in mainland). The Galapagos is one hour less than Ecuador mainland time. On board we use continental time.

It is possible to encounter rough seas or bad weather?

Due to strong currents, you may experience moderate movements while the ship is sailing. Most passengers are not affected by this but if you get dizzy easily; we recommend bringing medication to prevent discomfort or sea sickness.

What is the weather like?

There are two seasons with some rainfall. Galapagos has a precipitation of 10 inches per year, and it is not considered a rainy area. From December to May fresh currents decrease and the temperature rises as the weather is warm and sunny, with occasional drizzle. In June the temperature decreases with moderate breezes, which continue until November, this period is also called "Garua". (Drizzle).