Knowing How To Pack For A Galapagos Cruise
Wherever you go, you need to ensure that you take the right clothing to get the full enjoyment from it - the Galapagos Islands are no different.
There is a limit to the baggage you can take with you so be sure to make the important packing decisions that you need to enjoy this trip off the coast of Ecuador.
With a climate that ranges from cold and rainy to hot and humid, you need to know what's in store.
In order to find your way to the Galapagos you need to get to the Ecuadorian airports of Quito or Guayaquil.
Depending on where else you are traveling, you are probably going to need some layered clothing options.
As Quito is at a high altitude, it can get quite cold at night.
If you're going to the do the Galapagos Islands by boat as most people do then you are going to need to pack light.
You'll need to confirm with the operator you're using how much luggage you're able to bring with you.
Fortunately, you'll only need light and comfortable clothing.
Always take a waterproof jacket in the unlikely event of rain while also having a light jacket for the evenings.
The hotel that you stay at one the mainland will be able to hold any clothing that you don't want to take with you.
Footwear should be comfortable.
Hiking sandals are often invested in by the tourists so that you don't get your shoes wet on the beach while also ensuring good traction.
There needs to be another pair of sandals or shoes so that you can wear it on the boat.
With the fact that you're likely to swim or snorkel on a daily basis at the Galapagos Islands, it's always advised to take more than one swimsuit to have dry and clean clothing.
Check on the equipment your boat has for snorkeling.
If you have your own, you may want to bring it along with you.
Also great for snorkeling is a camera that can be used underwater.
You may want to make sure you have a couple of t-shirts you're willing to wear in the water to keep from getting burned while in the water.
Other items for keeping the sun at bay are a sun hat and a bandana to protect your neck.
Sunscreen, of course, is essential.
You're going to be taking day trips on the various islands so you'll want to have a small daypack to carry the things you'll need on your outings.
In this, you'll want to keep your sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, water and any other essentials such as medications and insect repellent.
Although you want to have the things you really need, keep in mind that you'll need to be walking around with this pack.
If you know that you have problems with motion sickness or you're not sure if you do, it's a good idea to bring some medication with you.
Also recommended is whatever works well for you for an upset stomach, just in case.
In both the mainland of Ecuador as well as on the Galapagos, the currency used is the U.
S.
dollar.
You'll want to bring some cash with you as you will only be able to withdraw cash from an ATM in Puerto Ayora.
There is a limit to the baggage you can take with you so be sure to make the important packing decisions that you need to enjoy this trip off the coast of Ecuador.
With a climate that ranges from cold and rainy to hot and humid, you need to know what's in store.
In order to find your way to the Galapagos you need to get to the Ecuadorian airports of Quito or Guayaquil.
Depending on where else you are traveling, you are probably going to need some layered clothing options.
As Quito is at a high altitude, it can get quite cold at night.
If you're going to the do the Galapagos Islands by boat as most people do then you are going to need to pack light.
You'll need to confirm with the operator you're using how much luggage you're able to bring with you.
Fortunately, you'll only need light and comfortable clothing.
Always take a waterproof jacket in the unlikely event of rain while also having a light jacket for the evenings.
The hotel that you stay at one the mainland will be able to hold any clothing that you don't want to take with you.
Footwear should be comfortable.
Hiking sandals are often invested in by the tourists so that you don't get your shoes wet on the beach while also ensuring good traction.
There needs to be another pair of sandals or shoes so that you can wear it on the boat.
With the fact that you're likely to swim or snorkel on a daily basis at the Galapagos Islands, it's always advised to take more than one swimsuit to have dry and clean clothing.
Check on the equipment your boat has for snorkeling.
If you have your own, you may want to bring it along with you.
Also great for snorkeling is a camera that can be used underwater.
You may want to make sure you have a couple of t-shirts you're willing to wear in the water to keep from getting burned while in the water.
Other items for keeping the sun at bay are a sun hat and a bandana to protect your neck.
Sunscreen, of course, is essential.
You're going to be taking day trips on the various islands so you'll want to have a small daypack to carry the things you'll need on your outings.
In this, you'll want to keep your sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, water and any other essentials such as medications and insect repellent.
Although you want to have the things you really need, keep in mind that you'll need to be walking around with this pack.
If you know that you have problems with motion sickness or you're not sure if you do, it's a good idea to bring some medication with you.
Also recommended is whatever works well for you for an upset stomach, just in case.
In both the mainland of Ecuador as well as on the Galapagos, the currency used is the U.
S.
dollar.
You'll want to bring some cash with you as you will only be able to withdraw cash from an ATM in Puerto Ayora.