Exploring the Galapagos Islands with a Disabled Individual

1. Can you explore Galapagos Islands on your own?
2. What is the biggest threat to the Galapagos Islands?
3. What is the cheapest way to get to the Galapagos Islands?
4. Can anyone go to the Galapagos Islands?
5. Is Galapagos expensive?
6. How long is the boat ride from Ecuador to Galapagos?
7. How tourism is negatively affecting the Galapagos Islands?
8. Is the Galapagos in danger?
9. Why is it important to save the Galapagos Islands?
10. Why is Galapagos so expensive?
11. Is the Galapagos Worth It?
12. What is the best month to go to Galapagos?

Can you explore Galapagos Islands on your own?

Galapagos and Covid-19: new requirements, rules and protocols to visit the islands in 2021. Since July 2020 it's again possible to visit Galapagos islands (the were closed in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic), although new rules, requirements and protocols apply, such as: Visitors must wear a mask at all times.

What is the biggest threat to the Galapagos Islands?

Humans have also introduced invasive animal and plant species to Galapagos, many of which aggressively out-compete native species or negatively impact on the Island's habitats. Invasive species pose the greatest threat to biodiversity in the Galapagos.

What is the cheapest way to get to the Galapagos Islands?

The cheapest way to get to Galapagos from Ecuador is between Quito, Ecuador and Baltra Airport, Galapagos (GPS). Baltra is the airport for Santa Cruz, even though it is physically located on a different island. After landing in Baltra, tourists are immediately transported to Puorto Ayora, Santa Cruz by bus and ferry.

Can anyone go to the Galapagos Islands?

You can book day trips to some of the islands from the main tourist hub of Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz, but taking a cruise on a small yacht is the best way to see the more remote islands and wildlife in the Galapagos.

Is Galapagos expensive?

No matter what they tell you, the Galapagos is not a cheap destination, and traveling on the cheap is something we don't recommend and here's why: Its remote location and the cost of logistics to get fresh produce and other essential items into the islands.

How long is the boat ride from Ecuador to Galapagos?

Getting there By Boat

It takes 3 or more days by sea to reach the Islands. The boat sailing to the Islands from mainland Ecuador usually lacks the comforts found on cruise ships and touring yachts, most likely it is a cargo boat.

How tourism is negatively affecting the Galapagos Islands?

In additions to the positives, tourism also has some negative impacts on Galapagos. When people first started visiting the Islands on holiday, they normally slept and ate on their cruise ships. ... Now, so many tourists visit the islands that local farmers and fishermen cannot keep up with the requirements of the tourists.

Is the Galapagos in danger?

The World Heritage Committee decided to remove the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) from the List of World Heritage Sites in Danger, despite IUCN´s recommendation to the contrary. ... “Threats from tourism, invasive species and overfishing are still factors and the situation in the Galapagos remains critical,” adds Badman.

Why is it important to save the Galapagos Islands?

The Galapagos Islands are a fragile environment, easily affected by weather phenomena and sudden changes in the world's patterns that make us realize how all our actions are inextricably connected. To care about and protect the Galapagos means to care about and protect the world's threatened environments and resources.

Why is Galapagos so expensive?

Many different programs are needed to maintain the Park in its pristine state. This all costs money and for that reason, the tourists who enter the Park are charged a park entrance fee of $100. The money derived from these fees needs to be supplemented by the national and local governments.

Is the Galapagos Worth It?

If you answer this question with yes, then the Galapagos are definitely a must-see destination. However, if you don't dive or do snorkeling, then I would say that the Galapagos are not worth the trip, unless you're an absolute fanatic about sea-lions, tortoises and iguanas (or volcano landscapes).

What is the best month to go to Galapagos?

The best time to visit the Galápagos Islands is from December to May. Though the Galápagos is beautiful year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife-spotting.