{"id":16,"date":"2014-03-26T21:16:10","date_gmt":"2014-03-26T21:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/galapagosinformation.com\/blog\/?p=16"},"modified":"2017-04-26T02:39:08","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T02:39:08","slug":"what-to-take-to-galapagos-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galapagosinformation.com\/blog\/what-to-take-to-galapagos-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"What to take to Galapagos Islands?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We recommend traveling to Galapagos Islands cruises\u00a0as light as possible! Excess baggage can be a burden to you and to support personnel. On the international flight you are normally allowed two pieces of checked luggage, maximum weight 50 lbs each\u2014but please check your specific airline\u2014it changes from carrier to carrier.\u00a0<strong>On the flight from Quito to Gal\u00e1pagos you are only allowed 44 lbs total<\/strong>.\u00a0Be warned that you will be required to pay for excess baggage fees on the spot and the airline may not take bags that exceed the limitations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-335\" src=\"http:\/\/galapagosinformation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/What-to-take-to-Galapagos-Islands.jpg\" alt=\"What to take to Galapagos Islands\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/galapagosinformation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/What-to-take-to-Galapagos-Islands.jpg 620w, https:\/\/galapagosinformation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/What-to-take-to-Galapagos-Islands-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We do recommend that you bring your own small dry bag for your camera equipment (large zip locks work well too), lip balm, and sunscreen (which is a must) for times when you are out on the water. If you are traveling before or after our trip, you may leave extra baggage at the hotel in Quito while out in the Gal\u00e1pagos (particularly if you want to store a nicer, warmer outfit for the plane ride home).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">[enlace_dinamico_en]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Luggage Checklist<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Duffel bag. We ask that you bring\u00a0only one duffel bag\u00a0of about 14\u201dx 30\u201d or 15\u201dx 36\u201d. Make sure your luggage is sturdy and preferably water-resistant\u2014though not required.\u00a0 Space is limited on the boat and soft sided luggage is much easier to stow when not in use.<\/li>\n<li>Medium-sized Daypack. It should have a capacity of 1500 to 2000 cubic inches, and can double as your carry-on bag. Remember that you\u2019ll have to carry it yourself and you may only carry water and a camera onto the islands to view the wildlife. No food will be allowed on shore inside the National Park.<\/li>\n<li>Spare roll-up duffel or extra bag. Consider bringing a small, roll-up nylon duffel (lockable) for souvenirs you may purchase. Keep in mind that the airlines do levy overweight charges that can be costly. Shipping can be expensive and unreliable.\u00a0 If you plan to go to the Otavalo Market you can purchase one there.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Plastic bags of various sizes for keeping things sorted out in your duffel or suitcase and dry bags. Zip-lock bags work well. In <a title=\"Galapagos Islands cruises\" href=\"http:\/\/galapagosinformation.com\/\">Galapagos Islands cruises<\/a> these are ideal for protecting camera gear as you travel out on the water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We recommend traveling to Galapagos Islands cruises\u00a0as light as possible! Excess baggage can be a burden to you and to support personnel. On the international flight you are normally allowed two pieces of checked luggage, maximum weight 50 lbs each\u2014but please check your specific airline\u2014it changes from carrier to carrier.\u00a0On the flight from Quito to Gal\u00e1pagos you are only allowed 44 lbs total.\u00a0Be warned that you will be required to pay for excess baggage fees on the spot and the airline may not take bags that exceed the limitations. We do recommend that you bring your own small dry bag for your camera equipment (large zip locks work well too), lip balm, and sunscreen (which is a must) for times when you are out on the water. If you are traveling before or after our trip, you may leave extra baggage at the hotel in Quito while out in the Gal\u00e1pagos (particularly if you want to store a nicer, warmer outfit for the plane ride home). [enlace_dinamico_en] Luggage Checklist Duffel bag. We ask that you bring\u00a0only one duffel bag\u00a0of about 14\u201dx 30\u201d or 15\u201dx 36\u201d. Make sure your luggage is sturdy and preferably water-resistant\u2014though not required.\u00a0 Space is limited on the boat and soft sided luggage is much easier to stow when not in use. Medium-sized Daypack. It should have a capacity of 1500 to 2000 cubic inches, and can double as your carry-on bag. Remember that you\u2019ll have to carry it yourself and you may only carry water and a camera onto the islands to view the wildlife. No food will be allowed on shore inside the National Park. Spare roll-up duffel or extra bag. Consider bringing a small, roll-up nylon duffel (lockable) for souvenirs you may purchase. Keep in mind that the airlines do levy overweight charges that can be costly. Shipping can be expensive and unreliable.\u00a0 If you plan to go to the Otavalo Market you can purchase one there. \u00a0Plastic bags of various sizes for keeping things sorted out in your duffel or suitcase and dry bags. Zip-lock bags work well. 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