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From May to November
Breeding season in March and birthing season in June
From December to April
Galapagos - Santa Cruz
Style : An ecolodge with a sleek, contemporary design, perched on 31 hectares of vegetation Location : On Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos, an archipelago off the coast of Ecuador Capacity : 29 Rooms and Suites Highlights : Pikaia offers the ideal base for discovering the unique biodiversity of the Galapagos, both on land and underwater, with its Unesco-listed reserves
- Passport valid for at least 6 months after your departure date
- No visa required for a tourist stay (less than 90 days in Ecuador)
- Return plane ticket required
- A National Park entry fee is required (which must be paid in cash on arrival at the airport on the island; 200 $US since 2024), as well as a transit control card (TCT)
- Wet (or warm) season: From December to May, sunny periods interspersed with showers, ideal for swimming
- Dry season (la garúa): From June to November, drier climate but sky often veiled by a marine mist, cooler water, ideal for abundant marine wildlife
- Exceptional moments: The mating season is mainly observed in March, and the birth season around June
- The Galápagos Islands are on GMT-6, which is 1 hour behind mainland Ecuador
- Spanish is the official language
- English is commonly spoken by nature guides, as well as in luxury lodges and on cruise ships
- No vaccines are compulsory for travellers coming directly from Europe
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required only for travellers coming from an endemic country (or the Ecuadorian Amazon)
- To be up to date with universal vaccinations (DTaP, Hepatitis A)
- Ethical commitment: As the national park is a fragile nature reserve, it is essential to use exclusively biodegradable suncreams (Reef Safe) so as not to damage the corals and the marine ecosystem
- The official currency is the US Dollar (USD)
- It is strongly advised to carry cash (small denominations). ATMs are rare (found only on Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal), and bank cards are not accepted everywhere, or else involve high commission charges.
- 110 Volts
- The sockets are American style (with flat pins)
- Remember to slip a universal adapter into your luggage
- Deeply rooted in the local culture, it is left entirely to your discretion but is strongly appreciated
- During your holiday (particularly on a cruise), it is customary to budget for around 10 to 20 $US per day per person for the nature guides and the crew
As this information may change, we invite you to consult The website of your country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ethical luxury travel specialist, LUXeTHIKA creates exceptional tailor-made trips to the Galapagos.
