Travel info - Galapagos

Time: The Galapagos is on Central Standard Time

Currency: U.S. dollars are now the standard currency in Ecuador and on vessels

Language: Spanish, although English is spoken by our guides and other travel staff

Requirements: Travellers must present a valid passport for entry; currently no visa or vaccines required

Rules of the National Park: Do not disturb or remove any plant, rock or animal. Be careful not to transport any organic material form island to island. Do not touch or handle the animals. Do not feed the animals. Do not startle or chase any animal. Stay on marked trails, doing so will avoid damage to vegetation or cause erosion. Do not leave or throw any litter on or off the ship. Please, do not buy souvenirs made from native Galapagos products (except for wood) Do not smoke on the islands.

Temperature: The following chart gives temperature averages and details for the Galapagos Islands throughout the year.  Shown in ºC.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul  Aug Sep Okt  Nov Dec
29   30   31    30   28    26   25   23    25   25    26   27    Maximum air temp   
21   23   23    22   22    20   19   18    17   18    19   20    Minimum air temp
23   25   25    25   23    23   22   19    20   21    22   23    Average sea temp