Travel blog
Stories, tips and news from Galápagos and Ecuador, written by the Galamountain team.
Galápagos in 5 days by land: a realistic route
How to spend five days in Galápagos sleeping on land: a sensible route across Santa Cruz and Isabela, what to expect and what to leave out.
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How to get to Galápagos from the UK, Germany, Austria and Canada
Flight routes to Galápagos from London, Frankfurt, Vienna, Toronto and Montréal, with connections, timings and the overnight stop worth …
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Galápagos entry requirements: fees and paperwork, step by step
Park fee, Transit Control Card, return ticket, insurance and biosecurity: what foreign visitors need before flying to Galápagos.
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Which Galápagos yacht is right for you? 7 small cruises compared
Alya, Grand Majestic, Galaxy, Carina, Bonita, Beluga or Humboldt Explorer? Compare category, cabins, length and who each 16-guest Galápagos …
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Island hopping or cruise: how to choose your Galápagos trip
Sleeping on the islands or sleeping on a yacht? The honest differences between island hopping and a Galápagos cruise, so you can choose the …
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When is the best time to visit Galápagos? The two seasons explained
Galápagos is a year-round destination, but the warm season and the cool garúa season offer very different experiences. Here is what to …
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