NOT INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE PRICE:

Airfare from your home city to Ecuador (either Quito or Guayaquil)

Airfare from the mainland to Galapagos (see the rates below)

Overnights and transfers on the mainland (between $60 to $175 per room per night depending on the hotel)

Galapagos National Park entrance fee    $100 pp

Transit Control Card                                   $20 pp

Bar consumption on board (some yachts include some of this)

Crew and Guide tips - unless otherwise indicated, the recommended tip is 10% of the price of the actual cruise (not including airfare, park fees, etc).

 

Some but not all yachts/ships charge a fuel tax surcharge

 

There are two Airports in Galapagos.  One is on the island of Baltra and the other one is on San Cristobal Island.  Depending on which yacht you booked will determine which flight/airport/airline you will be using.

 

AIRFARE to Galapagos.  There are 3 airlines that currently service Galapagos all with slightly different pricing.   Below are the current ticket prices on Avianca Airline in 2015.  Some operators subsidize these prices and some operators add a handling fee to these prices.  Therefore these prices are not exact but rather to give you an idea of the cost of these tickets.  The actually amount you pay for your tickets can vary. 

You should never try to purchase airline tickets to Galapagos on your own if you have booked a cruise.  Please see "trip logistics" for an explanation why.

 

LOW SEASON:  January 1 – 30 June, September 1 – 31 December

Routing:                                                          Adult fare   Child fare

QUITO/GALAPAGOS/ QUITO                       $ 490.00    $ 302.00

QUITO/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL            $ 468.00    $ 290.00

GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ QUITO            $ 456.00    $ 280.00

GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL  $ 433.00    $ 268.00

 

HIGH SEASON: July 1 – 31 August

Routing:                                                         Adult fare   Child fare

QUITO/GALAPAGOS/ QUITO                      $ 546.00    $ 330.00

QUITO/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL           $ 516.00    $ 315.00

GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ QUITO           $ 505.00    $ 305.00

GUAYAQUIL/ GALAPAGOS/ GUAYAQUIL $ 476.00    $ 290.00

 

Note:  The prices of the air tickets to Galapagos, the national park fee and the transit control cards are subject to change without notice right up until the day of your departure.

 

Galapagos is one‑hour difference compared with the mainland Ecuador.

IMPORTANT: Keep informed about possible air schedule changes. The times are subject to change and often do.

 

check-in procedure on flights to Galapagos

All passengers must present themselves at the airport for check in two hours prior to departure of the flight.