Packing List for Your Next Trip to Galapagos Islands

The first thing that strikes the traveler’s mind when packing for an adventure or a tour is the luggage restrictions! Which is most disappointing thing that a traveler might feel and in a place like Galapagos, where you would want to stay for a long time and spend some good time. The restrictions are set by the airlines authority, which includes one standard carry on of 8 Kg and one check-in-piece of 20 kg. If at all you exceed all this conditions, you will have to pay an excess of US $2 per kg. Some of the other restrictions those you must follow at Galapagos Islands is having your luggage screened at SIC-GAL (a security check) and also you will not be permitted to carry a plant, an animal or agricultural products.

So it is always suggested that you must only carry the essential things and travel light. The heavy luggage can make your voyage to Galapagos difficult carrying all over.

So let’s see that what are the things to be carried for your trip to Galapagos:

The Most Essentials:

• Travel Documents- When you are foreigner, you must carry your original passport which is the most important document among all the documents. You must also carry all your travel and service documents with you.

• Day Pack- Usually you carry this everywhere you move on and this sometimes includes the basic necessities.

• Backpack- You have to carry for your belongings such as the clothes and toiletries. It is always recommended to carry the bags with the wheels.

• Comfortable Pair of shoes- Always prefer shoes in which you are comfortable walking whole day so that it will not become a burden at the end of the day.

• Sun Protection- Hats or Caps are also one of the important things that you must carry as you have hot sun plying over your head. So protect yourself from direct sunshine. Don't forget lots of Sun Screen. You would not like tans after returning from an exotic sun bath on Isabela Beaches.

• Toiletries- Don’t forget to carry all the necessary toiletries such as tooth pastes. Bath towels etc.

• First Aid & Medication- This is one of the major things that will help you to keep safe in the case of an emergency.

• Cash- Always carry enough of cash for all the expenditures such as drinks, passes etc. This is important because there are very few places in Galapagos who accept credit cards.

And other recommended item that is necessary to carry at the travel time to Galapagos is Camera, Travel Adapters & Chargers, Memory Backup, Water Bottles, Mosquito Repellent, Alarm clock and Binoculars. So enjoy your time spending at Galapagos with this light packing list.

Ecuador - The Best Place for Snorkeling in The World

Ecuador, officially known as the Republic of Ecuador is situated in South America. This democratic nation is surrounded by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south and is totally bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west. The world’s most famous Galapagos Islands are situated in Ecuador on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

Snorkeling Couple

Ecuador is literally called as the ocean admirer’s heaven. This Ecuador is jam packed with stunning beautiful beaches, dense mangrove islands, low land dense rainforests and also eye-catching varieties of animals in the islands. In addition to these mesmerizing nature and beauty, the Ecuador is known to be the world’s best Scuba-diving destination. One can take live view of flora and fauna in the ocean including manta rays, whales, sharks and even sea turtles astonish the Scuba-divers. The whales present here breeds through the southern coasts of Ecuador in the month of June to October every year. If you are a Snorkeler you will be lucky enough to see these creatures live as they also pass through Ecuador during this month. Apart from Galapagos island there are many other destinations along the shore that offer you Scuba diving facility.

Enjoy Snorkeling with Your Dear Ones

Galapagos island is situated around 550 miles away from the mainland. These Galapagos Islands do not have a coral reef like the rest of the famous Scuba-diving locations in the South Pacific have. However this Galapagos Island houses a large variety of wildlife. This is because of the unique merging hot currents that arise from the Pacific Ocean and the cold currents from the Antarctic Ocean. This is a unique and the only place left on earth where there is no risk for the life of wildlife. Diving in Galapagos Island is not for the learners due to the strong water currents and also due to the partial visibility inside the water. There is not much of a current in the water when the water is warmer, but the visibility will be partial. When the water is cold, the visibility will be more but the current will also be equally more. This also toughens the Scuba Diving task. November to April is known to be the ideal months for diving where the water currents will be comparatively less and the water will be cold. During this period one can take a glance of hammerhead sharks, manta rays and eagle rays.

Eagle Ray

The most challenging daring Snorkeling spots are situated in the northern parts of the Archipelagos Island. Various cruises will offer you Snorkeling in this region. The Darwin and the Wolf islands present in Archipelagos are said to be the best places to view giant whale shark which can be seen here from May to November. Apart from Snorkeling, people who visit Ecuador will also be provided many sporting activities such as fishing, sailing, and surfing. This place is full of water skiers, skydivers and also jet skiers.




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Galapagos Sierra Negra Volcano

Elevation: 1124 m (3,688 ft)

Location: Isabela Island - Galapagos

Cord: 0.83°S 91.17°W

Last Eruption: 2005

Sierra Volcano is located at the eastern of Isabela Island, 13 miles from Puerto Villamil in the Galapagos Islands. It rises to an altitude of 1124 m. Around Sierra Negra we can find Cerro Azul volcano to the west and Alcedo to the north. It is he largest volcano in the archipielago, with eruptions since 1813. The age of Sierra Negra is approximately 535.000 years old, with a measure of 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep. Sierra Negra have also an unusual caldera, it is elliptical whereas other volcanos are circular.  The volcano is one of the most active in the Galapagos, with the last eruption starting on 22 October 2005 and lasting until 30 October 2005.

Sierra Negra Crater 360° Panoramic view
Land Tours to Sierra Volcano: http://www.naturegalapagos.com/codigo/isabela/index.html

Galapagos Islands

Isabela Island Galapagos

Isabela Island is the largest island of the Galapagos Archipielago. The measure extension is 4640 km2. A small village located in this island is locted Puerto Villamil, with a population of 2200, they traditionally earned a living through fishing. The streets keep the sand of the beach because of the ubication in front of the sea.



Puerto Villamil has a wonderful beach on white sand, with an extension of 2 km, this special characteristic let Puerto Villamil be the unique place of Galapagos Islands that have a big beach to enjoy stunning sunsets.

La Laguna Hotel is located next to the Flamingo Lagoon and just 2 blocks away from the beach.

In Isabela Island you can find 5 of the biggest volcanoes, including the Wolf Volcan, it's the higger 1646 msnm approximately.

• Volcán Alcedo
• Volcán Cerro Azul
• Volcán Sierra Negra
• Volcán Wolf
• Volcán Ecuador 

In addition, this island of natural beauty and landscape has many sites authorized by the Galapagos National Park. There we can do activities in Galapagos Cruises and Galapagos Land Tours, below you'll find a list of the sites you can visit and the type of the trip.

Authorized Sites

• Bahía Urbina                                 (Cruise)
• Calera                                          (Land)
• Caleta Tagus                                (Cruise)
• C. Crianza Arnaldo Tupiza               (Land and Cruise)
• Complejo de Humedales                 (Land and Cruise)
• Concha de Perla                            (Land)
• Cueva de Sucre                             (Land)
• Las Tintoreras                               (Land and Cruise)
• Minas de Azufre                            (Land)
• Mirador del Mango                         (Land)
• Punta Albemarle                           (Cruise)
• Punta Moreno                               (Cruise)
• V. Sierra Negra/V.Chico                  (Land and Cruise)

Restricted Sites

• Playa Tortuga Negra
• Volcán Alcedo
• Túneles (Cabo Rosa)

This small list will help you to decide the type of tour or package we'll have to take in relation of the sites we'll like to visit, it's important they are authorized.

We'll write more information about all the sites you'll be likely to go, we'll keep you posted.