The Galapagos Islands is one of the safest destinations in the world in terms of health and safety. The Islands were declared a National Park in 1959 to preserve their environment. Ten years later, the archipelago received several tourists, so various security measures were implemented. The Galapagos Islands receives thousands of tourists from all over the world thanks to the excellent air-connectivity that exists from Europe, the United States, Canada, and Australia that allows tourists to reach Ecuador and go to the Galapagos Islands through a national flight. Learn why Galapagos vacation is one of the safest in the world.

International flights to the Galapagos Islands are not allowed

To preserve the fauna and flora of the archipelago, direct flights to the islands are not allowed. It can only be accessed through domestic flights from the city of Quito or Guayaquil.

These limitations help the authorities of the Galapagos National Park to regulate and have control of the entry and exit of the archipelago. So, how is Galapagos travel? Keep reading!

A safety place

Security in Galapagos is not a problem for most travelers, because it is a safe and peaceful place. The Galapagos Islands only have 3% of their area inhabited by humans. However, applying a little common sense is important to avoid having problems.

The planes that leave Ecuador to the Galapagos go through a disinfection process

Planes arriving in Galapagos are constantly disinfected. This cabin disinfection process involves spraying permethrin, one of the safest treatments available to eliminate mites and other pests, which can affect the safety of the islands. This procedure also applies to the aircraft cargo area. In addition, the waste from each flight must return to the mainland, they cannot be left in the Galapagos.

Ports also require sanitation protocols

In 2009, the Ministry of Agriculture with the Galapagos National Institute and the Civil Aviation Agency met to establish protocols to prevent the spread of any virus in the archipelago.

• All employees working at ports and airfields must wear gloves and masks.

•  Antimicrobial mats are placed in the breezeway in order to eliminate other bacteria and germs from passengers’ footwear as they make their way to the arrival terminal.

• Tourists should disinfect their hands with alcohol-based disinfectants when leaving the terminal.

Galapagos cruises are the safest

• Cruises traveling between islands have to comply with the routine during which their hulls are thoroughly cleaned.

• Explorers’ shoes and water sandals are disinfected.

• Aboard our cruises, a medical officer conducts health and epidemiological examinations of each of the crew members.

• The cleaning and disinfection before it departs.

Food in Galapagos is safe and healthy

Due to the protection measures to enter the Galapagos Islands, most perishable and non-perishable food come from the mainland. Shipped only from Guayaquil, each product undergoes a rigorous selection process to ensure that it is safe to consume.

Galapagos is a unique destination in the world with all the preventive measures that make it one of the safest places in the world. Spend the best Galapagos Holidays with us aboard our exclusive Galapagos cruises M/Y Bonita Yacht, M/C Alya Luxury Catamaran, M/Y Galaxy Yacht, and M/C Ecogalaxy Catamaran.

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