When packing for a trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands pack lightly!
The fewer things you bring the more carefree and enjoyable your trip will be. It's best to pack your clothes in two bags: one with warmer clothes and city clothes that can be left in your hotel in Quito, and a separate bag for storage of your gear aboard the boat in Galapagos. You should be able to lock all your luggage regardless of where you are traveling. Following are a few suggestions:
light shoes for the boat, its also possible bare-footed
sun-protection:
peaked cap or hat (with a ribbon because of the wind!)
1 shirt with long sleeves and a light trouser (sunprotection on the walks and
for snorkelling)
sufficient sun-cream with a high protection factor
lipstick with sun protection
personal toilet-articles
personal medicines, also against sea-sickness (all in handluggage)
photographs:
camera with waterproof bag or plastic-bag
enough films ( 1 to 2 rolls a day, even when you don't believe it)
enough batteries
eventually field-glasses
one or two underwater cameras to take photos of the animal life while snorkeling!
1 water bottle for the walks on the islands (can be a Pet bottle from
Coke)
eventually diving suit for snorkelling from May to December
various:
100 US Dollars in cash for the Galapagos National Park fee payable upon arrival in the Islands
Passport and copy of passport
reading
diary
writing utensils
Eventually a surprise for the crew or a small
souvenir from your country to let something of you back in Galapagos (the only
thing you can leave on the islands)
Copyright: Condor Journeys and Adventures - Galapagos Islands Holidays and Tours Last updated: 29 January 2006
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