If we want to compare <\/span>a trip to the “enchanted islands”<\/b> let’s do it between an <\/span>Island hopping tour or a Cruise<\/b><\/a> with some other destination, we could do it with a trip to <\/span>Hawaii<\/b> or perhaps to some remote place in <\/span>Alaska<\/b>. If we can imagine a trip to these characteristics, we can imagine why <\/span>“Galapagos is worth what it costs.”<\/b><\/p>\n A traveler seeing one of the towering giant Galapagos tortoises.<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n During this post we want you to know some of the most important reasons why a trip to Galapagos is “expensive”, from our point of view as <\/span>experts in this tourist destination<\/b> in <\/span>Ecuador<\/b> and <\/span>South America<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column_inner _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#0c71c3″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset1″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#0c71c3″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#e09900″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” toggle_text_color=”#e09900″ toggle_level=”h2″ toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” toggle_text_align=”left” toggle_font_size=”21px” toggle_letter_spacing=”1px” toggle_line_height=”1.1em” closed_toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” closed_toggle_text_align=”left”]<\/p>\n As you know, the Galapagos Islands are located in the <\/span>Pacific Ocean<\/b><\/a>, 1000 km \/ 621 miles off the Ecuadorian coast. The <\/span>Marine Reserve<\/b> has an approximate area of \u200b\u200b133,000 km\u00b2 \/ 51,000 mi\u00b2, which, also, thanks to <\/span>the equatorial line<\/b> that crosses it, the archipelago offers <\/span>\u00a0<\/b>2 travel seasons or climatic seasons<\/b><\/a>, optimal for tourism throughout the year<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Sighting of endemic Galapagos species throughout the year.<\/p><\/div>\n A <\/span>warm-season<\/b> that will allow you to observe the emergence of life in its most natural state, and another <\/span>dry-season<\/b> where you can observe the splendor of marine species.<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you know where the Galapagos Islands are located, you will understand why it is considered <\/span>a natural paradise, and that it, unfortunately, has certain disadvantages.<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”SUPPLY AND LOGISTICS” open_toggle_text_color=”#0c71c3″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#e09900″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” toggle_text_color=”#e09900″ toggle_level=”h2″ toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” toggle_text_align=”left” toggle_font_size=”21px” toggle_letter_spacing=”1px” toggle_line_height=”1.1em” closed_toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” closed_toggle_text_align=”left” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The supply of essential products in the Islands<\/b> is mostly <\/span>carried out by sea<\/b> from the <\/span>Guayaquil<\/b> port. It is a trip that lasts around 3 days, and in which around 200 containers are transported that <\/span>must wait on board the ships until all the containers have been shipped<\/b>, this can take around <\/span>7 days<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n However, you must also consider <\/span>the time it takes to disembark<\/b> all this cargo on each of the islands: San Crist\u00f3bal and Santa Cruz, this could take between <\/span>7 to 15 days<\/b> approximately. That is, all merchandise, supplies, and others can take between <\/span>21 and 30 days to reach the islands<\/b>, from their shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n Can you imagine how much this logistics costs?<\/b> The <\/span>cost is really high<\/b>, and for this reason, is that any product on the islands costs around <\/span>100% more than in mainland Ecuador<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo taken:<\/strong>\u00a0“El Comercio” Newspaper archive<\/p><\/div>\n It is important to add <\/span>that the sea is not the only way to get supplies on the islands<\/b>. There is another faster way, <\/span>the airway<\/b>. However, the disadvantage of this is the limitation of <\/span>the cargo quotas<\/b> offered by commercial airlines, since there are <\/span>no exclusive cargo planes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n This form of supply is <\/span>the least used on a large scale<\/b>, due to its <\/span>high cost<\/b> of approximately <\/span>$ 1.50 USD per kilo<\/b>. In such a way that any product transported in this way from Continental Ecuador, will come to reflect this value in the final price.<\/span><\/p>\n Now, how much do you think it would cost to supply a cruise ship in Galapagos?<\/b> Indeed, it would be expensive, since it cannot be supplied directly from the mainland, due to the distance and costs it would generate in its logistics.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”SPECIAL GALAPAGOS LAW AND RESTRICTIONS” open_toggle_text_color=”#0c71c3″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#e09900″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” toggle_text_color=”#e09900″ toggle_level=”h2″ toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” toggle_text_align=”left” toggle_font_size=”21px” toggle_letter_spacing=”1px” toggle_line_height=”1.1em” closed_toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” closed_toggle_text_align=”left” open=”off”]<\/p>\n In the Galapagos Province, there is a <\/span>special law<\/b>, by which <\/span>not all the inhabitants of Ecuador can live or work on the Islands<\/b>. The reason why the labor force in any job is limited and exclusive for <\/span>the “colonists” or permanent residents<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n However, <\/span>there are certain exceptions<\/b> only and exclusively only when it is shown that there is no qualified labor for a certain job, companies can hire people from Continental Ecuador.<\/span><\/p>\n Likewise, due to this law, each year <\/span>a study of the consumer price index is carried out<\/b>, which allows setting the <\/span>salaries of the province<\/b>, which in consequence of what we have explained about supply and logistics, and due to other circumstances, <\/span>they are higher than in mainland Ecuador.<\/b><\/p>\n Regarding <\/span>the restrictions<\/b>, it is important to mention that there is <\/span>a list of products that<\/b>, due to conservation issues, or for the protection of the island producer, are not allowed to be transported from the mainland. The list is long, however, <\/span>we can mention some of them:<\/b> coffee beans, fruits with seeds, dairy products, any type of meat for human consumption, among others. <\/span>More details <\/b>here<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”EXCLUSIVITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CARE” open_toggle_text_color=”#0c71c3″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#e09900″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” toggle_text_color=”#e09900″ toggle_level=”h2″ toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” toggle_text_align=”left” toggle_font_size=”21px” toggle_letter_spacing=”1px” toggle_line_height=”1.1em” closed_toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” closed_toggle_text_align=”left” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The Paradise<\/b>, like many travelers who have had the privilege of visiting the Galapagos call it, including some <\/span>world celebrities<\/b><\/a> such as American actor <\/span>Leonardo DiCaprio<\/b> and Microsoft CEO <\/span>Bill Gates<\/b>, have been amazed by the exemplary <\/span>environmental care<\/b> that exists. in the islands, all this with the support of the authorities and the community to preserve one of the most important <\/span>Natural Heritage of Humanity<\/b><\/a> in the world according to <\/span>UNESCO<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Photo taken:<\/strong>\u00a0“El Diario.Ec”\u00a0Newspapaer archive<\/p><\/div><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n Of course! <\/span>“The famous Islands are not something for everyone”<\/b>, that is, <\/span>it is not a massive tourist destination<\/b>, however, it is such a special place that all who dare to know it will surely remember it all their lives. <\/span>Are you ready to meet Galapagos?<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”EDUCATIONAL TOURISM VS. SUN AND BEACH TOURISM” open_toggle_text_color=”#0c71c3″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#e09900″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” toggle_text_color=”#e09900″ toggle_level=”h2″ toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” toggle_text_align=”left” toggle_font_size=”21px” toggle_letter_spacing=”1px” toggle_line_height=”1.1em” closed_toggle_font=”|700||on|||||” closed_toggle_text_align=”left” open=”off”]<\/p>\n It is important that you know <\/span>that the islands are not a purely “sun and beach” destination<\/b>, since, if that is what you are looking for, you will be able to find much cheaper places in other destinations.<\/span><\/p>\n The fun part<\/b> of a trip to Galapagos is <\/span>educational tourism <\/b>and everything it can offer you, such as <\/span>never-before-seen animals, <\/b>bird watching<\/b><\/a>, hidden places, and various activities full of spectacular adventures.<\/b><\/p>\n Educational tourism is the main experience in the Galapagos Islands.<\/p><\/div>\n Galapagos is not just sun and beach tourism!<\/b> It is an adventure and expedition, since, if you take a <\/span>Cruise through the Islands<\/b><\/a>, you will be able to discover its most hidden secrets, <\/span>flora and fauna unique in the world<\/b>, and other wonders that are only shown to those who have decided <\/span>to make the best trip of their life!<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column_inner _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”|700||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”21px” header_2_letter_spacing=”1px” header_2_line_height=”1.1em” text_orientation=”justified”]<\/p>\n In conclusion, a trip to the Galapagos Islands is “expensive” due to all <\/span>the investment<\/b> that tourism operators, hotels, restaurants, and tourism service providers, must make, in order to offer you a <\/span>quality service<\/b>, an <\/span>Once in a Lifetime Experience<\/b>, and above all guarantee your <\/span>safety<\/b> and that of the <\/span>endemic species<\/b><\/a> that inhabit this wonderful place.<\/span><\/p>\n Remember that if you decide to take an <\/span>island hopping tour<\/b> or take a <\/span>cruise on the islands<\/b>, you contribute to the economy of hundreds of island families, since <\/span>more than 80% of the economic activity of the islands is directly or indirectly linked to tourism.<\/b><\/p>\n If you liked this post, you can <\/span>share it with your friends<\/b>, or if you want to know more information, you can <\/span>subscribe to our newsletter<\/b> and receive updates on <\/span>Galapagos<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>Ecuador<\/b><\/a>, and other magical destinations in <\/span>South America<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(38,38,38,0.91)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(38,38,38,0.62)” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_5_font=”|800|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#ffffff” header_5_font_size=”18px” header_6_font=”|800|||||||” header_6_text_color=”#c29321″ header_6_font_size=”20px”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n reservations@cruisetogalapagos.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”10px|15px||15px|false|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px”]<\/p>\n\n <\/p> ![\"Amazing](\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/galapagos-activities.jpg\")
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