The airline that operates to Galapagos, allows one piece of  luggage per person no more than 30 kilos (approximately 60 pounds).  We recommend you lock your luggage during your flight.

Local time in Galapagos is GMT – 6 (one hour less than on Ecuador’s main land). In our yachts and vessels  we work with Ecuador’s main land time.

Ecuador requires a valid passport issued by the traveler’s   country of residence. The traveler must also hold proof of return, or onward journey, the entrance permits for foreigners are valid for period of up to 90 days without a visa. People from a group of 26 countries require a 12-X visa for reciprocity reasons, these are: Algeria, Bangladesh, China, North Korea, South Korea, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tunisia, Vietnam, Yemen and Palestine. We recommend all passengers check with respective authorities before departure.
Mandatory entry fee to the Galapagos National Park is also required on arrival at the ariport, with a cost of 100 dollars per person for Non Nationals.

No vaccinations are required for entering the country. However, yellow fever vaccination is required to enter the Amazon Jungle, with the presentation of original certificate. Nevertheless, we recommend you check with your physician before departure.

Because of the high altitudes in certain areas of Ecuador, travelers with particular heart conditions or high blood     pressure should consult their doctors. It is advisable to drink bottled water everywhere.

Spanish is the official language. Quechua is spoken by a large percentage of the native and mestizo population. English, is spoken in hotels, tourist shops and in major visitor centers where sometimes is possible to find people speaking French and German.

The unique wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, as well as the scenery, markets, churches, flora, fauna and jungle of the    mainland, will give you some of the best snapshots of your life. Make sure you bring a zoom lens for wildlife close-ups, 100 ASA film for outdoor shots, 200 for cloudy days, and a couple of 400 for low-light situations (church interiors). A UV filter is necessary. Although you may purchase film and batteries in Ecuadorian stores, it is highly recommended that you bring a sufficient supply, particularly when traveling to the Galapagos Islands and Amazon rain forest.

Continental Ecuador:  each region of the country has its own climate.  In the highlands, it is spring-like most of the year, although colder and rainier in the winter months from December to April.  Dry months are from May through October when the temperatures are around 70°F (21°-26°C) during the day, but often around 50° F (10°-15°C) during the evening.

On the coast, the average temperature is 83° F (28°C), with the hot, rainy season from November to May and the dry season from June to December!

In the Amazon rain forest the climate is humid, warm and quite rainy.

Highlands:  For Quito and the other highland cities, wear comfortable springtime clothing during the day and a sweater or coat during the evening. For the highlands and moorlands (páramos), warm, winter-like clothing is essential.

Amazon Rainforest:  For your Amazon or other rainforest explorations, you may prefer a long-sleeved shirts and long pants for protection against mosquitoes. Insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat and eye-drops must be part of your traveling equipment, especially if you are sun- sensitive. A camera, binoculars and a flashlight are  necessary for sightseeing, as well as a  waterproof jacket, rubber shoes and swimwear           .

Pacific Coast: Consider that the Ecuadorian beaches are “nature seeking” experiences which include long walks, swimming, and other physical activities. Therefore, we advise you to bring comfortable breathable clothes, tevas-sandals or similar, swimsuits, sunscreen, repellent, wide brim hat, sunglasses, binoculars, eye drops. Be advised that evening gowns and accessories are not necessary.  At night semiformal, attire is advised.

All tour packages on this website have been created according to the following conditions.

· Airfares and other taxes are not included in our published packages. Airfares and taxes may vary without prior notice.
· Domestic flights might not leave at scheduled times.
· When possible, Programs are quoted for luxury, first-class and tourist hotels subject to availability, however our sightseeing tours are always to the same high standard.
· In programs including a part Train Ride, this section will be subject to conditions, maintenance and availability on the trainline. If the train journey becomes unavailable, the route will be completed by car.
· Distances in Kilometers in Ecuador may be misleading due to difficult terrain.
· For international sales, all policies of deposits, payments and cancellations are applicable, as described at tariff guide.