Is it possible to hitchhike to Galapagos?
I'm in Ecuador and I want to go to Galapagos. As you know, it's expensive to go there (no matter by boat or by plane). I wonder if there is no possibility to hitchhike a boat (marine, cargo) from the continent to Galapagos. Does anybody have experience in hitchhiking to Galapagos?
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One thing to add to Kizzle's answer is that Tourism to the Galapagos is highly regulated. The number of visitors is limited and all tours visiting the area are counted, registered etc, since 98% of the land is national park. You cannot visit those areas by yourself, you need a certified guide.
So even if you own a boat, you cannot just travel around and visit the islands.
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How long is the boat ride from Ecuador to Galapagos?
By sea it takes 3 days to reach the Galapagos Islands from Ecuador. Boats depart from Guayaquil to the Galapagos. Most often these are cargo ships with basic accommodations not matching the luxury cruises in the archipelago.What is the best month to go to the Galapagos?
But that said, our experts generally agree that the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands is from December to May. Why? These months coincide with the warm season and ocean conditions are clear, warm excellent for snorkeling and diving.Can you travel to the Galapagos Islands?
Can You Visit the Galapagos Islands? Yes, the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador are open to tourists. Cruises and tours are operating. Ecuador is open to travel and officially resumed international flights on June 1, 2020.How do I get to Isla Galapagos?
The only way for travelers to get to the Galapagos Islands is by air. Travelers must fly from mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos Island. It is not possible to cruise from mainland on a tourist-class ship, and there is no road or ferry service.Denied to get the flight to the Galapagos Islands? | Trip Report | Travel Vlog
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I was in a first place trying a way to hitchike there. Now i know its regulated i contacted friends working on boatd they told me to join a crew on crewbay.com or arc.com or findacrew.com and You work on a boat for a week. But it gets u there ? enjoy and ses u there maybe
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