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For the lowest budget Id take ferries between the islands and taxis on the islands themselves, thats how the locals do it!

You should get to the Quito airport 1.5 hrs before any Galapagos flight. The airlines may say to get there sooner but its a small airport and the process is straightforward. When checking in the airline will tell you what to do next, you need to wait in another line and pay a fee, then…

No! In fact, its better if you dont! Get the last minute rates booking in the small mom and pop agencies in the port in Puerto Ayora, some of which are not even online! Often, you can get a $10,000 cruise for $1500 if booked last minute once in Galapagos. Also, theres many free or…

The ferries in Galapagos are more for the locals transiting between islands and generally cost around $25 one way.

Do you need cash in the Galapagos Islands? Cash is king in a place like Ecuador, take as much as you feel comfortable carrying, many places still entering 2024 dont take cards or Venmo or Paypal. Some places that may sell to you online prior to arrival may accept cards though.

What month is best for Galapagos? Any month except October when seas are particularly rough. Id also avoid peak travel times like mid-summer in North America and late December, and also spring break March.

Is 3 days enough for Galapagos? I would say NO. COnsidering many of the islands are quite different, id suggest at least a 5 day trip to visit 2 islands is best. but for those with more time 7-14 days may be better.

Is it better to fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos? Depends on your routings, now a days there are direct flights from Quito, a few years back only Guayaquil had direct flights.

Do I need a cruise to see Galapagos? No! In fact some may say its better without one doing land based. The seas in Galapagos are often rough so sleeping on dry land may be right for you. Also with sites like Airbnb you can find very cheap accommodations on land and take day trips…

What to do in Galapagos on the cheap 1. Rent a bike in Puerto Ayora and bike across the island to the Garrapatero beach! Amazing day passing thru micro climates on your way to a secluded beach! 2. Hike to Tortuga Bay. Free! Beautiful beach right near the town. 3. Visit the Lava tunnels on…