VISITING THE GALAPAGOS - Plan your trip

The essentials…

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i) Obtain and pay for a Transit Control Immigration Card for each person in your group, at either Quito or Guayaquil airport.

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ii) Go through Bio-security Bag Screening
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iii) Pay your National Park Entrance Fee - in cash in USA dollars
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Currency

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Sales tax

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Time Zones

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Tips

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National Park Rules

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1 - Do not take food to the islands (especially organic products)

2 - Clean the soles of your shoes before disembarking onto a new island. You may be carrying seeds endemic to one island that should not be introduced to another.

3 - Always follow marked trails, or your guide

4 - Do not touch animals

5 - Do not take souvenirs (rocks/shells, etc)

6 - Do not get too close to animals (especially new-born animals and juveniles). The rule is generally. keep 2 m distance.

7 - Do not drop/leave litter

8 - Do not smoke in the National Park

9 - Always stay with your group.

While these rules might seem excessive, following them is the only way to protect our unique archipelago for future generations.

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Also in this section:
[Visiting us - Introduction]
[Climate and dive conditions]
[Packing list]