Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago located 605 miles off the coast of Ecuador, one of the few remaining places in the world that can be called a “natural paradise”, where you´ll be able to interact with an extensive and often endemic (only found in the Galapagos) wildlife.
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The islands are made of 13 main islands, 3 small islands, and over 100 islets. The Galapagos are home to species such as Sea lions, whales, dolphins, rays, sharks, penguins, land and marine iguanas, giant land and sea turtles, as well as over 130 registered bird species including blue-footed boobies, frigates, flightless cormorants, flamingos and so much more.
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Galapagos is an adventure for everyone where you can hike at one of the world's largest volcanic calderas, kayak with penguins, snorkel or scuba dive with playful sea lions, bike next to Giant Tortoises, surf with the locals, and more.
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Enjoy the freshest seafood, and sunsets while enjoying happy hour at local bars, or just enjoy the peace and quiet this paradise offers.​​​​
How to get to Puerto Villamil
Depart Guayaquil (GYE) or Quito (UIO) on Latam, Avianca or Tame airlines and Arrive at Baltra airport (GPS)
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At Baltra Airport
Disembark the plane, and follow signs to foreigners/nationals arrival counters. Submit the Consejo de Gobierno immigration visa/visitor card that you purchased in GYE or UIO airports along with your passport at Galapagos National Park. Pay the entrance fee. Procceed to the luggage inspection desk and baggage claim area. After getting the luggage, choose appropriate directions for getting to Isabela.
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1. Flight from Baltra to Isabela
Connect to the inter-island small plane (5-9 seaters) for a 30-minute "puddle-jumper" flight to Isabela airport. Please advise if you would like us to make your reservation and purchase a ticket. Fare is approximately $185 per person one way.
2. Ferry (speedboat) from Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora) to Isabela (Puerto Villamil)
Outside baggage claim, look for Lobito buses for a 10-minute ride to Canal Itabaca. At the canal board the ferry boat and cross from Baltra to Santa Cruz island. Across the channel, either board, another bus or you can opt to take a taxi. This will take you across to Santa Cruz into the town of Puerto Ayora (about 1hr ride). If you are planning on coming straight into Isabela, we recommend that your flight arrives at Baltra before 10h45 to have sufficient time to catch the 2 pm boat. Please keep in mind you must be in Puerto Ayora dock by 13h30 to go through the ABG baggage inspection pier and check in with your ferry. Allow a 3-hour transit time between Baltra airport to the port town, Puerto Ayora.
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We can help arrange your speed boat transport from Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz to Puerto Villamil, Isabela. It is a 2-2 1/2-hour trip. Take a taxi boat in Santa Cruz. Once you get to Isabela you will take another water taxi to the dock. Walk up the path where you will be able to get a taxi or walk to your hotel.
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Entry Fees for PNG (Parque Nacional Galápagos)​