WHAT TO BRING TO THE GALAPAGOS


Clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sandals with thongs or Tevas for wet landings
  • Light cotton socks
  • Long-sleeved cotton shirts and T-shirts
  • Light cotton scarf to protect your neck
  • Shorts
  • Lightweight long pants or skirt / dress
  • Light rain jacket or wind breaker
  • Sweatshirt, Sweater, light jacket: the early morning/late evenings can get cool, often with a breeze
  • Wide-brim hat
  • Bathing suits
Equipment
  • Sun block lotion
  • PABA sunscreen (at least # 15)
  • Lip salve
  • Sunglasses with a strap
  • Extra eye glasses/ contact lenses
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medication
  • Self-sealing bags for electronic equipment
  • Camera
  • Underwater cameras to take photos of the animal life while snorkeling
  • Camera gear
  • Film and more film or enough flash memory to download pictures.
  • Binoculars in case you want to get a more detailed look at unique animals in Galapagos.
  • Extra batteries for cameras
  • Plastic Bags
Money and Security
  • Passport
  • Copy of passport
  • US Cash mostly low denomination bills ($5 to $20)
  • Travel Insurance
Motion Sickness
  • Salted Crackers
  • Candied Ginger or ginger tablets
  • Patch
First Aid
  • Pepto Bismol or Kaopectate for stomach upset and mild diarrhea.
  • Immodium or Lomotil for more severe diarrhea
  • Band - Aids
  • Anti-biotic cream
  • Aloe Vera cream or gel for sunburn
  • Tylenol or other mild pain relief.