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Ecuador and Galapagos Tours Ecuador is a small country that offers a great variety of nature and cultural options for tours. From the fascinating Galapagos Islands to the mighty Andes and the mysterious Amazon, Ecuador tours can be quite rewarding.
To the left are links to some of the options that we can offer.
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NEW ENTRY PROTOCOLS to visit ECUADOR, approved by the National Government :
- A declaration of traveler health and insurance is still required. You can download i
- Starting Thursday, May 29, 2025, all travelers can get their Transit Control Card (TCT) online before going to the Galápagos. This mandatory document is required for all travelers and incomers. The new online system, created by the Galápagos government, makes it easier and faster to get the TCT. To obtain the TCT, travelers will need to:
- Go to: https://siig-cgreg.gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec
- Accept the data policy.
- Watch a mandatory video outlining Galápagos entry regulations.
- Fill out a personal information form and confirm their email address.
- Submit travel and accommodation details.
- Accept the terms and complete payment using a credit or debit card.
- Download the TCT after payment (and receive a copy by email).
Required Documents for Galapagos entryPlease remember that every Traveler must present the following documents at the airport befor departure towards the Galapagos Islands:
- TCT (printed or digital copy)
- Valid passport or ID
- Proof of round-trip flight
This new system helps travelers save time by allowing them to obtain their TCT online before their trip. It also helps protect the Galápagos Islands by making sure all visitors follow the rules and travel responsibly.
- effective December 2024 all visitors arriving in Galapagos will have to fill out a declaration form with their personal details, luggage description and provide information about places with wild or domestic animals been visited within the last 72 hours. This form can be filled out at the following link online up to 48 hours prior to the flight:
https://declaracion.abgalapagos.gob.ec/
If not, visitors will be able to scan the QR code available at the airports in Quito or Guayaquil where they will be able to complete it prior to their flight to Galapagos. After this step, a confirmation code will be sent to their personal email that they will have to show to the Galapagos National Park representatives upon arrival.
Council, the Ministry of Health of Ecuador, and the Airports.
In a groundbreaking move aimed at advancing conservation efforts and fostering sustainable tourism, the Galápagos National Park Authority has unveiled a revised entry fee structure for the Galápagos Islands. Effective August 1, 2024, this new fee system stands as a testament to Ecuador's commitment to safeguarding the unique ecosystem of the islands, ensuring their preservation for the benefit of future generations. For the first time in over a quarter of a century, the entry fees to the Galápagos Islands will undergo an adjustment. The Galapagos National Park acknowledges the indispensable role tourism plays in the local economy while emphasizing the paramount importance of preserving the islands' delicate ecosystem. The new fee will be US$200 for foreign adults and US$100 for foreign children.
Effective May 12, 2025, all travelers entering Ecuador must present an International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever if they:
- Are nationals or residents of Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, or Brazil.
- Or have stayed or transited for more than 10 days in any of those countries before arriving in Ecuador.
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The geographical diversity of Ecuador means that there are a number of different climates and microclimates in the country's four regions. Temperatures vary according to elevation and the location of the cities and towns. Due to geographic differences in altitude, longitude and latitude, and the climatic effects of the Pacific Ocean, the Amazon, and the Andes, the various regions and sub regions of Ecuador have very different climates and microclimates.
Ecuador is home to 8 percent of the world's animal species and 18 percent of the planet's birds. Around 3,800 species of vertebrates have been identified in Ecuador as well as 1,550 species of mammals, 350 reptile species, 375 species of amphibians, 800 fresh water fish species, and 450 salt water fish species. Ecuador is also home to 15 percent of the world's endemic bird species. Moreover, there are more than a million species of insects and 4,500 species of butterflies that live in Ecuador. The ecosystems which exist in the country go from sea level to an altitude of around 6400 metres. Its total area is 14,583,227 hectares, including the highlands, the coast and the Amazon region. There are 46 ecosystems which are made up of paramo, woods, valleys and the Pacific Ocean, located in different climate zones. One of the ecosystems which is richest in biodiversity is the tropical rain forest, which large trees of different and numerous species and an abundance of plants, flowers, mammals, reptiles, birds, invertebrates, fish and amphibians.
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