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Trip Report - Good time in Galapagos May 2012

by Tkbell2001 27 May 2012

I went to Galapagos with my husband, son & stepson both 21, and my parents, Dad 81 & Mom 77, for a week in the middle of May. First I…
STAY AWAY FROM "Guantanamera" and "Yolita" and "Casa natura"

by valotehn 21 May 2012

Hi Guys! Normally I don`t write into any forums, but now I have to make a statement. Don't book the Yachts Guantamera or Yolita (I and…
RE: One-way to Baltra, Galapagos

by JonM82 16 May 2012

Even if you book your return flight now, you can change the date later for free at their office in Puerto Ayora (at least for the Baltra-Gua…
RE: Galapagos - Santa Cruz vs Isabela, opinions please!

by Pigletinoz 10 May 2012

Yeah, I reckon that should be ok. There is a checkpoint at the start of the trail to Tortuga Bay and you have to be back at that by 6pm…
RE: Overseas Vacation Ideas for Newbies Needed

by trekker502 10 May 2012

Did you make a choice yet? Actually, Puerto Ayora on Isla Santa Cruz is quite sophisticated with expensive hotels/lodges and excellent…
Galapagos Land-Based Daytrips: Which Islands Which Days?

by sayohat 28 April 2012

Thanks to all for helpful posts in this forum. After several hours of reviewing various posts and other sites I still have one major unanswe…
RE: What happened to Willysnout?

by trekker502 14 April 2012

qwovadis was another prolific poster who has been banned after incurring the wrath of many international posters when she kept touting…
RE: Last Minute Galapagos Diving liveaboard - organise from Galapagos or Quito?

by carlrhoud 11 April 2012

with liveaboard you mean liike being in a cruise? If so, you should start looking for one ASAP, because the diving cruises are always…
RE: Day trips to Santiago Island

by trekker502 09 April 2012

I think that there are fur seals at Puerto Ayora and Isla Isabela on its reef. I saw a baby seal (mayby fur seal) begging for handouts…
RE: Penguins in Galapagos - is Isabella the onlyplace to see them?

by trekker502 09 April 2012

Isla Isabela is a motorboat ferry ride (~ $25 USD) each way from Puerto Ayora, and I found a hotel room for $15/night. I saw penguins…
RE: Galapagos advice

by Pigletinoz 08 April 2012

Do a search on Galapagos on here as well for more info. Here are my recent posts - check out others as well which have names of websites…
Reliable Galapagos Flights? & land tour

by atusatus 06 April 2012

Hi all, after a bit of info. i have decided to do a land tour of the islands as there are not many cruises starting and ending within…
Trip report - Independent Galapagos

by Pigletinoz 06 April 2012

After taking a 5 day cruise (Trip report - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?messageID=19676066�) we also spent…
Re: galapagos tours: better to book from home or when in ecuador?

by BilCoh 06 April 2012

Hi Galapagos Expert: I was hoping to send a private message, but am having trouble doing that for some reason. I've trolled many of…
Re: Galapagos in July 2012

by moon68 08 March 2012

Hi, you can buy tickets from Guayaquil or Quito to Galapagos the prices for the flights are between US 430 and US 525 roundtrip, it is…
RE: Galapagos in July 2012

by GalapagosLocal 07 March 2012

Hi, Yes you can buy a flight from GYE, about 6 flights leave a day with Tame, Lan or Aerogal, all flying to Baltra (about 30 minutes from…
RE: Galapagos - land-based tour questions

by GalapagosLocal 06 March 2012

I see the cheapest option is flying to Quito and then taking a national flight with aerogal, tame or lan. You can fly to either San Cristoba…
Galapagos in July 2012

by EA4 06 March 2012

I'm planning at trip to the Galapagos Islands. I was there in 2009 but only visited Isla Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora). I would like to see…
RE: Purto Ayora - Galapagos accomodation

by Canuckster 04 March 2012

I also stayed at Hostal Espana for $30 a night for a double room. It was small but good. The bathroom is clean and the room looked new.…
RE: Galapagos - land-based tour questions

by Canuckster 03 March 2012

I agree with #3. There are daily boat cruises going everyday so you can just show up on Puerto Ayora and book them there. It wi be much…
RE: Pre book galapagos cruise 'last minute' or organsie one upon arrival???

by Canuckster 03 March 2012

I was there at Christmas time, extreme high season. I booked the cruise from Puerto Ayora on Isla Santa Cruz. Book it there instead of…
RE: Galapagos - land-based tour questions

by Pigletinoz 03 March 2012

Welcome to the forum!! We have just done a 5 day cruise, and are now on the islands independently for 10 days (Santa Cruz & Isabella).…
RE: Purto Ayora - Galapagos accomodation

by amokinsa 29 February 2012

I stayed at Hotel Espana while in Puerto Ayora... nothing fancy, but if you want a good budget location with clean/secure/etc accommodations…
Purto Ayora - Galapagos accomodation

by nolalou 27 February 2012

Hello, I leave for Ecuador on March 1st! I'm excited about my trip and have some accommodation already reserved (in Quito & Banos). …
RE: Galapagos on a Budget?

by trekker502 24 February 2012

It depends on whether you are there during the high season or the low season. I was there in November, the low season, and there were…