Galapagos Islands

Human activity and development have greatly threatened the habitats and survival of the wildlife on the islands. Measures are being taken to protect and conserve the animals and the ecosystems they inhabit, but it falls on the shoulders of each and every visitor to take responsibility for this struggle as well. Travellers are expected to be very careful not to harm animals, leave behind trash, or destroy the environment in any way. Together residents, researchers, and tourists can and must protect the wonders of these fascinating and important islands for generations to come.

There are daily flights from Quito and Guayaquil to Seymour Airport (GPS) on the island of Baltra and San Cristóbal (SCY) on San Cristóbal Island, from where you can find transport to the other islands.

Several speedboat companies offer inter-island transportation between Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) and Puerto Villamil (Isabela Island). The ride takes 2.5 to 3 hours depending on the weather, and the water can get a bit rough. Alternatively, Emetebe offers flights between islands (Baltra, Isabela and San Cristóbal) on tiny planes, for shorter travel times.