How do I get from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal Galapagos?

How do I get from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal Galapagos?

The channel crossing is easy via the private or government-operated ferries – these cost either $2 or $1 per person. Once ashore on Santa Cruz you need to take a taxi on the 27 mile trip to Puerto Ayora you will need to take a taxi costing about $25.

How long is the boat ride from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal?

around 2 to 2.5 hours

How far is Isabela island from Santa Cruz Island?

82 km

How do you get from Baltra Island to Santa Cruz?

There is no direct connection from Baltra Island to Isla Santa Cruz. However, you can take the Public Ferry to Santa Cruz Ferry Terminal, take the walk to Santa Cruz Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Puerto Ayora.

How do I get from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island?

If traveling by ferry, you will have to take a morning ferry from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz, then an afternoon ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela. If flying on Emetebe, you will probably also have to stop over on Baltra Island. It can take a full day of your schedule to travel between these two islands.

Is San Cristobal better than Santa Cruz?

If you want more restaurants, night life, tourist shopping, cheap last minute cruises and hotel options, stay at Santa Cruz. If you prefer a more laid back township vibe stay at San Cristobal. You’ll love it either way.

Who flies to Galapagos Islands?

Quito/Guayaquil – Baltra Island

Airline	Flight #	Arrival (Galapagos Time)
Avianca	AV-1632	9:10
Avianca	AV-1638	10:20
TAME	EQ-193	11:30
LAN	XL-1413	12:10

How do you get from Quito to Galapagos?

TAKE A DOMESTIC FLIGHT TO THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Flights departing from Quito stop in Guayaquil before continuing to the Galapagos Islands. The flight time between Quito and Guayaquil is roughly 35 minutes and from Guayaquil to Galapagos is roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How many days should you spend in the Galapagos?

5 days

How long is a 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.

What animals are only found in the Galapagos Islands?

9 animals you’ll only find in the Galápagos

• Galápagos land iguana.
• Marine iguanas.
• Galápagos giant tortoise.
• Darwin’s finches.
• Frigatebirds.
• Blue-footed boobies.
• Flightless cormorants.
• Sally Lightfoot crabs.