How do I get from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Villamil?

How do I get from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Villamil?

The quickest way to get from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Villamil is to ferry which costs $33 and takes 2h 30m. Is there a direct ferry between Puerto Ayora and Puerto Villamil? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Santa Cruz Island and arriving at Isabela Island. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day.

What is Puerto Ayora known for?

Home to both the Charles Darwin Foundation and the Galápagos National Park, Puerto Ayora is the center of the Galápagos conservation efforts. Island visitors may visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn the history of the islands and future conservation plans.

What island is Puerto Ayora on?

Santa Cruz Island
Puerto Ayora is the still quite sleepy little capital of Santa Cruz Island. There are a few pickups rolling down the streets, some mopeds and motorbikes either parked up or buzzing around and a combination of islanders and tourists strolling the sidewalks.

How do I get from Puerto Ayora to San Cristobal?

The quickest way to get from San Cristóbal Island to Puerto Ayora is to ferry which costs $33 – $35 and takes 2h 30m. Is there a direct ferry between San Cristóbal Island and Puerto Ayora? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from San Cristobal and arriving at Puerto Ayora.

Are there ferries between Galapagos Islands?

Galapagos Ferry Routes Public ferries only run between Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora) and Isabela (Puerto Villamil) or between Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora) and San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno).

How do you travel between Galapagos Islands?

The best way to get to those islands is via a cruise or by reaching San Cristobal or Isabela first and then hiring a boat at the docks from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno or Puerto Villamil to Puerto Velasco in Floreana. There is a boat service at the Capitanía del Puerto that travels between different islands.

How do I get from Puerto Ayora to the airport?

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

What country is closest to the Galapagos Islands?

Ecuador
Ecuador and the Galapagos The country is the closest landmass to the islands, though still lies over 600 miles to the east. At first, Ecuador named the island chain the “Archipelago of Ecuador”, which then changed to “Archipelago de Colon” in 1892 as a tribute to Christopher Columbus and his discovery of the Americas.

How many days do you need in San Cristobal Galapagos?

5 days
If you’re thinking of going to the Galapagos, I recommend you spend 5 days of your itinerary to enjoy San Cristobal Island.

How long is a boat ride from Ecuador to Galápagos?

3 days
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.

Can you fly between islands in the Galapagos?

Emetebe is the airline of the Galapagos and your only choice for flying between islands. Their fleet of Britten Norman Islanders have room for 8 in the main cabin. Because of their low carrying capacity, it is a good idea to pre-arrange your flights prior to your trip.

How many days do you need in Galapagos Islands?

That’s why we always recommend the bare minimum of 5 days to adequately experience the Galapagos and strongly recommend 7 days to get an even greater and more comprehensive sense of the Galapagos’ diversity and otherworldly landscapes.