Galapagos Islands A to Z: From Hidden Gems to HARSH REALITIES - Your Ultimate Galapagos Travel Guide

[@Liam-GL]

Wow, this is by far the best free Galapagos guide I've come across! The amount of time I saved and the valuable information in this video about traveling to the Galapagos is simply amazing. I highly encourage everyone to support creators who make such helpful content. Thanks to this video, I now have a clear understanding of Galapagos travel and have planned my trip

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Wow, thank you so much for your generous support and kind words! Have an amazing time in the Galapagos, and feel free to share your experiences-I'd love to hear how your adventure goes!

[@ilciavo]

We should’ve watched your video before. We managed to have our honeymoon at the Galapagos and it was incredible. We arrived at San Cristóbal, took a boat to Puerto Ayora, and flew back from Baltra. We had limited time, but everything worked out. Keep in mind that the entry fee costs now 200 usd, and the entry permit should be organized in advanced. Unless you want to spent one night in Guayaquil or Quito.

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

oh wow that's sad they increased entry fee but hope they invest it all into islands protection. how do you organize entry permit in advance? online?

[@ilciavo]

@ We hired a travel agency in Guayaquil that arranged the permits for us. You can also do it yourself online, but we didn’t want to risk it since we only had 1.5 hours to change flights in Guayaquil. And just to be precise, the entry fee depends on your nationality.

[@joaneklein4280]

Terrific, well organized and easy to follow your pleasant voice!

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@vibusathana3906]

Your video is so informative, thank you so much!

[@maturetraveller5683]

I arrived yesterday on Santa Cruz, my flight back is from Baltra again, but I will be os San Cristobal, so having to get back will make my stay shorter, bummer, I wish I had known one can fly back from San Christobal

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Yeah that's a bummer indeed! Still, not the worst thing that could happen. Enjoy Galapagos!

[@aytulayhatay3224]

excellent

[@hochmeisterjer]

Thank you so much for the cool advice!

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

No prob! Glad it was helpful

[@TonyStark-f3k]

Canadian Ptushkin as my opinion! Good job man

[@AuxiliadoraGutierrez-b9l]

Excelent video, thanks for sharing.

[@arbiejaybriones9633]

This is really informative! Probably the most useful video that I've seen for planning my trip. Thank you!

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Glad to help with your Galapagos trip!

[@udawg05]

Amazingly informative video!

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Hope it will help you to enjoy your Galapagos trip!

[@automagicalx]

Hi Oleg excellent video. Good content, well presented, very informative - good to have some advice about things to avoid, as well as great things to do. Many thanks.

[@Elaines-travels]

Excellent and informative

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Thank you!

[@iouliabunker339]

Олег, спасибо за информацию, прекрасное видео! Можно узнать какие тур агентства избегать? Мы планируем наше путешествие в Апреле.

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Рад, что видео оказалось полезным! Мы бронировали все туры не заранее, а уже на острове по прибытию - это дешевле, но более рискованно. Агентство, про которое плохо отзываюсь в видео называется Leverotrans SA (они на о. Санта Круз) - из-за них мы так и не попали на главный остров Бартоломе. Сейчас я сотрудничаю с агентством Happy Gringo, которое специализируется на путешествиях по Эквадору и Галапагосским островам. Я рекомендую посетителям моего сайта обращаться к ним. У них замечательная команда, отличные отзывы, и они помогут заранее забронировать все туры на островах, а также грамотно спланировать маршрут. Если захотите узнать у них цены, буду благодарен, если заполните форму на моем сайте: mytrip2ecuador.com/get-free-quote/. Они свяжутся с вами, а я получу небольшую комиссию, если вы в итоге закажете туры через это агентство.

[@ghadahaldayri2763]

This is by far one of the best guides on Galapagos island on KZbin! Thank you for sharing! I'm now a bit intimidated by the boat transport situation 😢.. How would you rate the quality of the snorkeling gear provided at the tours? Do they also rent the wetsuits? Many thanks again for the detailed guide🙏

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Thanks for the feedback, happy to hear this! Snorkeling equipment was good enough to see the marine beauty of the Galapagos and yes they rent wetsuits as well.

[@maggmaw]

Fantastic and super informative video! I've been scouring all Galapagos videos and yours has been the most helpful. I do have a question though - you've shown several times the photo of the tour operator NOT to work with but I can't actually see their names. What is the name of the agency?

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Glad it was helpful! The name of the agency is Leverotrans SA

[@stephanieschwartz6674]

This video is so helpful, thank you for sharing! How were you able to get taxis everywhere? Were they just waiting around or did you have to call a company or something? Thanks!

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

yeah usually there are many of them are around, white trucks. you can always call them as well

[@mihirtrivedi3821]

Thank you, this is very informative! Appreciate this video

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Elaines-travels]

What month were you there?

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

It was October

[@yuliiarozhanska9582]

Hi Oleg, Thank you for so detailed itineraries! Could you please confirm which SIM card do you recommend using in Ecuador & Galapagos, the ESIM or a normal SIM? I found you referred to two source.. Thanks again!

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Glad it was helpful. I've been travelling for 30 days throughout the Ecuador so I used local SIM from Movistar. ESIM was not working well.

[@jennifertiitinen9006]

We want to not only dive as our main goal but also explore the islands

[@paintedwolf44]

How do you use internet while on the islands?

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

it's extremely terrible out there, emails were loading for 3-5 minutes sometimes. I had local sim card

[@ddreyer7041]

What was the seasick medicine that you used while you traveled?

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

we used these ones: amzn.to/48RzaB8

[@peytonbirdgenaw6657]

I am planning my trip to the Galapagos and wanted to make sure Guayaquil is safe to travel to, can you let me know what you think? This video was very informative. Thank you :)

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Can't say Guayaquil is the safe destination, you can check my previous video (go to Day 14 and 15 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3eVinWPeL55a68 ) or read my article about how safe Guayaquil is: mytrip2ecuador.com/is-guayaquil-safe-for-tourists/ . Enjoy your Galapagos trip!

[@ZhaoChang-e6c]

do you know if there is private water taxis I can take between Isabela Island and San Cristobal, or taking the plane is the only option?

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

I don't think there is such a boat, I'd recommend taking plane because two boat rides is not the way you want to spend your day at the Galapagos.

[@johnybravo5667]

Hi, which island did you like more Santa Cruz or San Cristobal? If you had to choose to spend a few days only in one of these two?

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

I'd choose San Cristobal due to its proximity to the airport in this case. Also, I loved San Cristobal more than Santa Cruz.

[@johnybravo5667]

@@mytrip2somewhere564 Thanks.

[@prototype4876]

May I know which month was your visit ?

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

It was October

[@ClaudiaAstudillo-p3f]

I was told to only travel mid December to May if I want to see clear water conditions, instead of cloudy water. We want to travel in August. How did you decide which month to travel?

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

@@ClaudiaAstudillo-p3f Generally, you can travel to Galapagos any time of the year. Each month is unique. The ones that are warmer usually have way more people as well which is not good for some ppl. You can check my article for more details: mytrip2ecuador.com/galapagos-islands-travel-guide/#What_is_The_Best_Time_To_Travel_To_Galapagos_Islands

[@paintedwolf44]

Great video... I'm doing a land tour to spare myself the logistics 🫠

[@bene2355]

Hey Oleg, I appreciate your video where you not only praise everything but also talk about your negative experiences. Thanks for the many advices! I‘m planning to go in December 2024

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

glad it was helpful, enjoy your trip!

[@AliRemy-zh6tj]

If you only had time to visit two of the islands, which one would you choose?

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

Isabela and San Cristobal islands

[@thefamouseugenekrabs]

Sea lions smell like a big protein fart but they're really entertaining with their antics and dramas.

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

haha true

[@jennifertiitinen9006]

Looks like dead flora

[@mytrip2somewhere564]

The flora on the Galápagos Islands might appear "dead" or lifeless at certain times, especially during the dry season, but it’s not actually dead. The islands have a harsh, arid environment, and many plants have adapted to these conditions by going dormant during dry periods to conserve water. During these times, the vegetation can look brown, dry, and withered, which might give the impression that it's dead. However, when the rainy season returns, these same plants often burst back to life, turning green and vibrant again.