Traveling to Santa Cruz and
surrounding islands in the Galapagos is enjoyable year round. Their “warm
season” (December to June) tends to be, obviously, warmer with higher temperate
waters. The sun shines strong from early morning till night fall with
occasional short showers in the highlands. The abundance of land and marine
life make for exceptional photo and observation opportunities, no matter what
time of the year you visit.
Our flight from the United States
had a connection (which does any international flight) in the mainland of
Ecuador. Once we arrived to Guayaquil
(GYE) via LAN Airlines we obtained our luggage and went through customs for
visitors to the Galapagos Islands (where you will pay $100/per person for a
park entrance fee). We flew into Seymour Airport which is located on Isla
Baltra. Once you land you load onto a bus which brings you down a windy road to
a ferry. Your luggage goes on top of the boat and you ride underneath for
approximately ten minutes (Pay $.80 USD/per person on board).
Here is where your picture opportunities begin.
Once you reach the other side (Isla Santa Cruz) you have
two options: you can either rent a taxi (approx. $15 USD) or load onto a bus
for under two dollars per person. Pay attention to the places you will pass during your transfer to Puerto Ayora and take
notes. You will not want to leave without seeing the lava tunnels and the tortoise farms, which are located in the highlands.
Here is where your picture opportunities begin.
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