You have two ways to visit Galapagos Islands, taking a boat cruise or staying in hotel accommodation in the islands: :Options for flying into the Galapagos is limited to two islands;San Cristobal,and Baltra. Private aircraft must use Baltra as it is the airport equipped with overnight plane accommodations.
This archipelago of volcanic islands distributed on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, 926 km (500 nmi) west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part.
The Galápagos Islands and its surrounding waters form an Ecuadorian province, a national park, and a biological marine reserve. The principal language on the islands is Spanish. The islands have a population of slightly over 25,000.[1]
The islands are famed for their vast number of endemic species and were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.Galapagos Islands land based hotels are opening on the inhabited islands of San Cristobal,Santa Cruz, Floreana and Isabela. By 2012, more than half the visitors to Galapagos made their tours using day boats and these small hotels. Restaurants,easy access and economy make this an attractive travel option. The cruise tours are still the best way to see all the complex environment and wildlife of the islands.
There are only 116 visitor sites in the Galapagos, these include 54 land sites and 62 SCUBA or snorkelingsites. Small groups are allowed to visit in 2-4 hour shifts only to limit impact on the area. All groups are accompanied by licensed guides arranging tour trip with aGalapagos Tour Operator.
GETTING THERE
Here you will find the Airlines Schedules coming to Galapagos
Crossing the Andes of PERU by the old route of the Gods, walk the same paths and cliffs that the Incas used to reach MACHU PICCHU the famous INCA TRAIL and relax in one of the world's paradises GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,
Nature and archeology at its best, a trip to the past that never forget. the lost city of the Incas MACHU PICCHU and the GALAPAGOS ISLANDS.
Galapagos , Machu Picchu , Uyuni , Follow the Southamerican coast from the GALAPAGOS islands to the longest mountain range THE ANDES explore the Inca Empire MACHU PICCHU a 7 wonder world. and Sail the Highest navigable lake on earth TITIKAKA , ending into a different world at the Longest desert of UYUNI salt flat
4 nights cruising in the Galapagos Islands, Certified Galapagos Park Guide, all landings, excursions and transportation, flights to and from the Galapagos Islands, snorkelling equipment, visit to a wildlife interpretation centre, arrival transfer on Day 1
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners. (Allow USD50-65 for meals not included. Drinks and tips while on the yacht are extra. You must pay a USD10 Tourist Transit card fee at the Quito airport and a USD100 (cash) Galapagos park entry fee immediately upon arrival to the Islands (subject to increase).)