Packing for the Galapagos
Clothing:
- Long-sleeved shirts and T-shirts
- Light cotton scarf
- Cargo shorts
- Swimwear
- Lightweight long pants
- Light rain jacket or wind breaker
- Sweatshirt, sweater or light jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes / sneakers
- Sandals for wet landings (Tevas or similar)
- Wide-brim hat or cap
Personal Care:
- High factor waterproof sunscreen
- Sunglasses with a strap
- Small day pack
- Extra eye glasses / contact lenses
- DEET-free insect repellent
- Personal medication to last for the duration of your trip
Equipment:
- Camera, rechargable batteries & additional equipment
- Underwater cameras (good idea!)
- Binoculars
- Zip-lock bags for electronic equipment & wet clothes
Money & Security:
- Passport and colour copy
- US cash in small denominations in $1s to $20s (do not bring big bills)
- Travel insurance
- Credit Cards: Visa & MasterCard widely accepted; American Express
hardly ever. We suggest you notify your credit card company of your travel
plans.