What is the best month to go to Galapagos?

What is the best month to go to Galapagos?

The best time to visit the Galápagos Islands is from December to May. Though the Galápagos is beautiful year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife-spotting.

How do I choose a Galapagos tour?

Choose at least an 8-day cruise if you wish to experience a wider variety of Galapagos habitats and species. When choosing any cruise fewer than 8 days, carefully consider what islands and experiences are important to you. Shorter cruises will inevitably miss out on some species.

What should you not miss in the Galapagos?

Three Galapagos Islands You Shouldn’t Miss

• Red-footed booby © Jessica Sotelo / WWF.
• Nazca (or masked) booby sits on egg in the nest © Jessica Sotelo / WWF.
• Frigatebird © Jessica Sotelo / WWF.
• Red-footed booby chick © Jessica Sotelo / WWF.
• Red-footed boobies © Jessica Sotelo / WWF.

Is Galapagos cruise worth it?

However, if you don’t dive or do snorkeling, then I would say that the Galapagos are not worth the trip, unless you’re an absolute fanatic about sea-lions, tortoises and iguanas (or volcano landscapes). The main islands would be average at most without these animals. And don’t expect to see these creatures everywhere.

How many days should you spend in the Galapagos?

5 days
Because it takes time and money to get to the Galapagos Islands and the first and last days of your trip are mostly travel days, we recommend that you spend at least 5 days in the Galapagos. The vast majority of travelers go to the Galapagos for 7 or 8 days.

Which airlines fly to the Galapagos Islands?

Airlines that fly to the Galapagos Islands At the time of writing, there are three airlines flying to Galapagos, TAME the Ecuadorean airline (), LAN the Chilean airline () and Avianca the Colombian airline ().

How many days should you spend in Galapagos?

Where do Galapagos cruises leave from?

Baltra Island
Most Galapagos cruise ships depart from Baltra Island. Until 1986, Baltra had the only Galapagos airport. Now, the airports are two – one (on Baltra) for flights from South America, and the other (on San Cristobal) serving the whole archipelago.

What is the most beautiful island in the Galapagos?

5 Best Islands to Visit in Galapagos

• Isabela Island. Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos archipelago, making up over 58% of the entire land mass of the Galapagos.
• San Cristobal Island.
• Santa Cruz Island.
• Santa Fe Island.
• Baltra Island.

What language do they speak in Galapagos Islands?

Spanish
The official language of the Galapagos Islands is Spanish. However due to the recent upswing in tourism, the Galapagos Islands have become one of the most multilingual destinations in South America, with guides, hoteliers, and other islanders fluent in Spanish, English, German, and French, among other languages too.

How many days do I need in the Galapagos?

In sum, you virtually lose 1.5 days just traveling into and out of Galapagos! That’s why we always recommend the bare minimum of 5 days to adequately experience the Galapagos and strongly recommend 7 days to get an even greater and more comprehensive sense of the Galapagos’ diversity and otherworldly landscapes.

How long is the boat ride from Ecuador to Galapagos?

3 days
By sea it takes 3 days to reach the Galapagos Islands from Ecuador. Boats depart from Guayaquil to the Galapagos. Most often these are cargo ships with basic accommodations not matching the luxury cruises in the archipelago.