Hear about travel to the Galapagos Islands as the Amateur Traveler talks to Michael from Rochester about doing this bucket list trip as a budget traveler.
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This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel here.
Why should you go to the Galapagos?
Michael says, "It is a world location that should not be missed. And you do not have to be an animal enthusiast or safari adventure type person. That certainly helps to have an open mind about ecology and conservation. The animals, the marine life, and their ecosystem. If you have the opportunity to witness it firsthand, it truly is something that should not be missed. It is a marvel."
This version is land-based (with Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island as the base) rather than a cruise, making it more budget-friendly while still offering access to iconic wildlife and landscapes.
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Airport, then transfer by ferry and taxi to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island.
Check into your hotel (e.g., Hotel Fiesta, Puerto Ayora).
Stroll along Avenida Charles Darwin: shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Visit the Puerto Ayora fish market to watch fishermen unload their catch while sea lions, pelicans, and frigatebirds compete for scraps.
Evening walk along the Malecón (boardwalk) where reef sharks can sometimes be spotted under the lights.
7-Day Galápagos Itinerary (Land-Based, Puerto Ayora Base)Day 1 – Arrival in Puerto Ayora
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Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part II
Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands and where to hike and snorkel. We discuss what you can see and do, and in particular, we also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company? We dis…Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part II
Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands and where to hike and snorkel. We discuss what you can see and do, and in particular, we also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company? We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series.
Kit visits San Cristobal, Isabella and Santa Cruz islands to go on hikes in the highlands, and takes multiple day tours to outlying uninhabited islands to go snorkeling. Hear about the incredible wildlife and some of the history of this magical archipelago.
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Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part I
Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands. We discuss what you can see and do. We also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company? We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this tw…Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part I
Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands. We discuss what you can see and do. We also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company? We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series.
Kit visits San Cristobal, Isabella and Santa Cruz islands to go on hikes in the highlands, and takes multiple day tours to outlying uninhabited islands to go snorkeling. Hear about the incredible wildlife and some of the history of this magical archipelago.
If you want to visit the Galapagos with an adventure tour company, Kit recommends her affiliate Active Adventures. Email me for an exclusive Active Adventures $200 off Promo Code good for this or any of Active's exciting adventure travel tours!
COMPLETE SHOW NOTES See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about going on an adventure in the Galapagos Islands.
Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here.
CONTACT KIT
Resources
Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies
Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies
Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks!
Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)
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