10 Keys for a season trip to Galapagos

A season trip is the culmination of all your effort through the year, is the special moment when you decide to give a break to the routine and share it with your most loved ones. For that reason, it must be perfect in all ways, especially if you pretend to invest money and time on it. But sometimes, we need guidance to help us planing our dreamed trip. That’s why we want to provide you 10 tips on a season trip on Galapagos.

1. Learn about your destiny.

The Galapagos Islands are one of the top destinations in the world and recognized for many travelers as a natural paradise. These islands are located in Ecuador, South America, and provides the discovery of amazing experiences. In Galapagos 97% of the area is a National Park where the ecosystem is untouched and well preserved.

In a search of the right place to go, you must consider knowing some of this few key points:

• The climate on Galapagos is tropical due to its location and is divided into two seasons. The warmest from December to May; from June to November is the coolest.
• To arrive you must come from the mainland in Ecuador and travel from Quito or Guayaquil to the Galapagos Islands
• The currency unit in Ecuador is US Dollars.

2. Choose the best time to travel.

The time for travel has two main variants. The weather and the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands. First, the weather. On the archipelago, you need to know that the seasons are not differing too much. But for determining species, you can have the opportunity to see them better at some months rate than others.

• The coolest season – a better time to observe the Galapagos’ marine life.
• The warmest season – most of the land species are in the mating season.

The time to travel is also important for planning your budget. First, if you want to buy a ticket you must know that the high season is in the months of June to August and December.

Second, as the Galapagos is a top destination, many travelers from around the world want to reach them. Is important to have this in mind before your planing your next Galapagos vacation. However, many companies offer special discounts or last-minute promotions at low rates. From “Cruise to Galapagos”  we have our own last-minute promotions with interesting options for your next dreamed vacation trip. Check it, now 😉

3. Look what works the best for you.

On the Galapagos Islands, you have the option to do a cruise trip or through a land-based tour. The option to do a trip outside a cruise and based on the islands takes more time and energy. This is because you need to go from one island to another to see the amazing species that live on the Galapagos. As a result of this constant travel throughout a small boat, you need to spend much time traveling from site to site. Anyway, this is the cheapest way to know the islands.

On the other hand, if you do not worry about the money, or if you prefer a more smooth journey, you must take a cruise. The plus that a cruise option offer is that you could reach more places and always with a naturalist guide. Additionally, a cruise tour gives many options for accommodation, food, activities, and entertainment that can not be done by a land-based tour.

4. Plan your budget.

After you choose the destination, planning your budget is the logical option. But needs to be the more accurate possible. To arrive in Galapagos, you must pay for the following:

• Transit control card US$ 20
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee (Adults US$ 100 – Children US$ 50)

If you have chosen to travel on a cruise trip you have food and some drinks included. Ask for your travel supplier about what is included in your travel plan. Additionally take always cash money with you for extra needings, and include an estimated amount of money destined for souvenirs or gifts.

5. Pack the essentials.

Always think about what you are going to need at your destination. Pack clothes according to the season, walking shoes, personal medicine in case you need it are some of the basics. Check the following tips to know more details about what you need to consider in your travel suitcase.

6. Taste new food.

Be prepared to taste new food. Ask yourself, am I traveling to this place and not try a real experience? Exactly, the answer is No!. As said before you already have information about what to expect about food. Anyway, is up to you. Always know yourself and be cautious. Eat only on recommended places or included inside your travel package. The offer of international cuisine and exclusive dishes is ok, but try something traditional with a plus of quality and excellence is way ahead.

7. Connect with your destination.

This shouldn’t be written but sometimes is not too obvious. You travel to a place, part of your dreamed vacation, you want to escape from the routine. It is not necessary to be always checking your phone or your e-mail. Disconnect from the rest of the world and connect with your destiny. You will enjoy more experiences during your vacation if you get in contact with the place where you are. Some places, like Galapagos, offers a great opportunity to contact nature and wildlife with amazing activities and experiences.

8. Don’t be afraid of new experiences.

Like the food, you need to taste what the destination has to offer you. For example, if you are planning a Galapagos vacation, you will have the opportunity to do hiking that conduces you to amazing panoramas; swimming and diving surrounded by marine species, walk around species, take photos, and much more. If you want to do these activities and do more amazing experiences inside a first-class or a luxury cruise check our site of cruises with information on what you can do on a cruise on the Galapagos Islands.

9. Ask for guidance.

The guide is always effective when traveling to a place outside of your country. The best option is to request a guide or hire one to help you explore a location you do not know or want to know more about. On trips outside your country, it is best to ask for the accompaniment of a qualified guide. The same when you visit a place where you can not know something or want to know more, as a place full of nature, species, history, etc. On our cruises to the Galapagos Islands, our travelers are always accompanied by a naturalist guide who will help our passengers to enjoy and discover the secrets of this natural paradise.

10. Share your experience.

In this last point, we recommend that you share your trip with the world. If you have a camera, take incredible photos, your family and friends want to know about your travels and your experiences. Send your comments to the crew of your trip or to the travel agency you have chosen. They will be happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with them. Also, for new travelers, the information could be useful if they are thinking of traveling to the same place or choosing the same company.

Finally, just enjoy your trip. Is a great opportunity to share memories with your family and get closer to them.

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