Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Guiding Galapagos Expeditions.
Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.
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Discover the Galapagos Islands with a local touch through Guiding Galapagos Expeditions. Based in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, this agency offers personalized tours led by native naturalist guides, ensuring an immersive and unforgettable experience of this unique archipelago.
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Guiding Galapagos Expeditions.
Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.
Walking
Guiding Galapagos Expeditions is located on Calle Enrique Fuentes 106 in Puerto Ayora. From the main dock area, head east on Avenida Charles Darwin, the main waterfront road. Walk for about 10 minutes until you reach the intersection with Calle Enrique Fuentes. Turn right, and you'll find the agency at number 106 on your left. Taxis within Puerto Ayora have a fixed cost of $1.25.
Public Transport
From Baltra Airport, take the Lobito bus to the Itabaca Channel ferry for $5. The ferry across the channel costs $1. On Santa Cruz Island, a bus from the ferry to Puerto Ayora costs $5. From San Cristobal Airport, taxis are readily available to get to Guiding Galapagos Expeditions. Inter-island ferries to Santa Cruz from San Cristobal or Isabela cost between $35-$45 per person.
Taxi
From Baltra Airport, a taxi to Puerto Ayora costs $25-$30 and can carry up to 4 passengers. This includes the ferry fare across the Itabaca Channel. The journey takes about 45 minutes. Taxis are white pickup trucks. Taxis within Puerto Ayora have a fixed cost of $1.25.
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