Galapagos Luxury Yacht Cruise: Wildlife & Wonder
Tour Notes
Welcome to your upcoming tour! These Tour Notes are designed to provide you with important information about your journey, helping you prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience. Inside, you’ll find essential details about your destination, including cultural insights, local customs, weather tips, and packing recommendations.
We’ve also included practical information about your tour, such as meeting points, transportation details, and any specific requirements or reminders. Please take a moment to review these notes thoroughly—they’ll help ensure you’re ready to make the most of this exciting adventure!
 | Pre-Travel Form We need some important information prior to your trip. This information will include your flight details, which we need for your transfer. Please fill in this information as soon as possible. |
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| Arrival Details Arrive to Quito, Ecuador – Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) – at any time on or before the first day of the tour. | Departure Details Depart from Quito, Ecuador – Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) – at any time on the last day of the tour. | Airport Transfers Airport transfers are included with your tour. You will be met at the airport. After you exit the secure area look for someone with a sign with either your name or the Women’s Travel Club. If you have purchased your own pre-night or post night accommodations (not through the Women’s Travel Club) you will have to arrange your own airport transfer or take a taxi. |
 | Flight Booking The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible or refundable air tickets when possible. Our package includes flights from Toronto, Canada. If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour, please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options. Our flight management fee is CAD 200.00 + HST per tour. |
Entry Requirements and Information
Visa
For Canadian and US citizens, a tourist visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Passport
You must present a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity before the expiry date, counting from the date of your arrival. Ensure you receive an entry stamp in your passport to avoid significant problems when exiting the country.
Other
At the airport in mainland Ecuador, Galapagos visitors are required to have bags inspected by quarantine staff and acquire a requisite tourist Transit Control Card for a nominal fee.
The Ecuadorian Animal and Plant Health Service and the Quarantine and Inspection System of the Galapagos (SICGAL) perform the quarantine inspection as part of a coordinated effort to prevent the introduction of non-native fauna and flora to the vulnerable Galapagos ecosystem. Visitors are also given a declaration form to fill out as another preventative measure of Galapagos conservation.
Visitors may bring 1-2 checked bags weighing no more than 44lbs in total along with one carry-on bag weighing no more than 17lbs. Excess baggage may potential be left behind in a mainland Ecuadorian hotel (check with your hotel) or brought along at an additional charge.Upon arrival in the Galapagos Islands, visitors pay a mandatory entrance fee in cash to the Galapagos National Park. Currently, the fee is $100 for non-Ecuadorian adults and $50 for non-Ecuadorian children.
Vaccinations
While no specific vaccinations are required, we recommend that your routine vaccinations are up to date and that you visit a local travel health clinic or doctor for advice prior to the trip. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they meet all requirements.
There is a risk of yellow fever in Ecuador. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required if you are arriving from Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Uganda, or have transited through an airport in one of these countries.
Travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your government’s travel recommendations page.
Canada – https://travel.gc.ca/
USA – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
Suggested Packing List
| This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Please keep in mind that your personal needs or requirements may differ from the items on this list. – Flight information and documents – eticket number – Travel insurance policy (with photocopies) – Passport (with photocopies) – Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination (if required) – Pen (please bring your own for filling out documents) – Binoculars – Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries) – Cash, credit card and debit card – Cell phone, tablet, etc with charging cables – Day pack (for daily excursions) – Ear plugs (if needed) – Electrical adapter and converter – External charger – First-aid kit and medications (bring extra medications in their prescription bottles/packages) – Fleece top/sweater – Footwear including comfortable closed toe shoes – Hat (ball cap or brimmed hat for sun protection) – Headphones or earbuds – Hiking socks – Jacket or rain poncho – Locks for bags – Long pants, capris and/or shorts – Money belt (optional) – Personal entertainment (reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc) – Refillable water bottle – Sandals with ankle strap or closed water shoes – Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc) – Sleepwear – Small travel towel (optional) – Smart outfit (optional for evenings out) – Sunglasses – Swimsuit (may choose to bring 2 swimsuits: one to wear while the other is drying) and wrap – Toiletries – Watch and/or alarm clock |
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| Weather You can expect very pleasant weather on the Galapagos Islands in November. The average high temperature is 79°F (26°C) and the average low temperature is 70°F (21°C). The sea temperature is likely to be around 73°F (23°C). November is still the dry season in the Galapagos Islands, so the likelihood of rain is low. | Currency The official currency in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands is the US dollar. Ecuador’s banking systems and commercial sites do not accept $100 bills/notes and smaller vendors rarely carry larger bills/notes, so it’s recommended to carry smaller bills/notes. are also widely accepted. ATMs are available in the Galapagos although they aren’t prolific. They are however available in all major cities in mainland Ecuador. Visa, Master Card, American Express and Diner’s Club are accepted by most vendors with Diner’s Club being the most widely accepted. | Electric Outlets On the Galapagos Islands there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Type A plugs have two flat parallel pins and type B plugs have two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. The Galapagos Islands operate on a 110V supply voltage and 60Hz. A universal all-in-one travel adapter (can be purchased from retailers like Amazon) will allow you to plug in and charge most electronic devices. Most electronic devices have built-in converters. However, if you plan to use North American appliances like hair dryers, flat irons or curling irons you will need a converter. |