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Galapagos Packing List that will help you get the most out of your adventure in the Galapagos Islands.

Important Galapagos Travel Facts

Clothing

Comfortable informal to very informal clothes can be wear. You can wear sneakers, shorts, long or short sleeve lightweight shirts, bathing suit, a cap or a hat, and a light jacket for the evenings. Sunglasses and a camera (with spare batteries) are a must.

Galapagos Weather

The Galapagos Islands are located on the Equator, however the climate is tempered by the Pacific Ocean breezes.

There are Two Seasons in Galapagos:

The hot season from December to June when humidity is high and the average temperatures are in the 80s F (26°-30° C).

The dry season from June to November, with cool winds and the average temperatures range from the 70s F (20°-24° C) during the day and lower at night.

Luggage/Belongings

The maximum weight you can carry on flights to or from the Galapagos Islands is of 20 Kg (44 pounds) of luggage. If you have additional luggage, it can be stored at your hotel in Quito or Guayaquil. These restrictions do not include small carry-on flight bags or camera cases.

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Galapagos Packing List

One small backpack (waterproof)
Comfortable walking shoes
Sneakers with rubber soles

Shorts
Long pants (for evenings)
T-shirts

Long and short sleeved shirts
Wind breaker jacket
Bathing suit and wetsuit for snorkeling in cold months

Extra Socks
Hat or cap
Toilette kit (biodegradable shampoo if you can)

Sun block
Sunglasses
Binoculars

Camera & Camcorder
Any medicine you may be taking
Favprite Book or Notebook

Passports

You must travel to the Galapagos Islands with a valid passport.

Galapagos Park Entrance Fee

The entrance fee is of US $100 per person, plus $10 of the immigration card. These fees must be paid upon arrival at the Baltra or San Cristobal Island airports in Galapagos.

The New York Times, in its January 2009 Travel Edition, recommends the Galapagos Islands in the third position of locations to visit during this year.

Some important reasons to explore Galapagos in 2009 include Charles Darwin's Bicentennial and the 150th Anniversary of the publication of his book "Origin of the Species", inspired by his observations in the Galapagos Islands.

Galapagos Recommended Reading:

Galapagos: A Natural History
This is an attractive and comprehensive guidebook. You will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. Visitor information about the various tourist sites are given. (This book is the "Bible" for all travelers to the Galapagos)

A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands
This book should go in your Galapagos packing list. It reviews the Islands' history, explains its ecology and the evolution of its wildlife, and tells where to go and what to see and photograph. This guide to the Galapagos Islands is the ideal handbook for anyone thinking of going to the Galapagos Archipelago. (This is a helpful and easy to read guide)

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