Most visitors have their well organized in advance: someone will pick you up at the airport, and you can relax right away since your guide will lead you all the way.
But what about independent travelers? I’ve noticed that some of you might prefer exploring on your own without a guided tour, taking walks at your own pace, and choosing activities based on your own schedule, either alone or with a friend. Here’s how you can make the most of your trip with GOTOGALAPAGOS.
If you don’t want to follow a specific schedule and prefer to decide what to do and when, there are several activities you can enjoy independently within the inhabited areas or recreational zones of the National Park. You can also combine these with guided trips.
In my next post, I’ll provide tips and ideas to help you maximize your time on the Islands. Have fun!
First, when you arrive in Baltra, after picking up your luggage and leaving the airport, you’ll find the bus stop just outside to the right. The busses will line up and make sure you take the bus that says Canal de Itabaca, it’s usually the first one. The ride will last around 10 minutes, and the view of the Itabaca Canal is fantastic—have your camera ready, the fee is $5 and you can buy the ticket right in front of the bus stop. Once you arrive and get off the bus, quickly leave the bus to catch the ferry to Santa Cruz Island so far still costs $1 and just in case make sure your suitcases are loaded onto the ferry before you board. So far I have never lost a suitcase, but it´s better to be on the safe side.
After crossing to Santa Cruz, you can take a bus to Puerto Ayora for about $8. Another option is to take,a taxi directly to your hotel for around 25 dollars. If you’re traveling with others, you might want to share the taxi fee to save money. This option also allows for a quick stop at Los Gemelos if you negotiate the price with the driver beforehand.
The direct ride is about 45 minutes until Puerto Ayora a town that offers many hotel and restaurant options.
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