Travel and transport agencies Galápagos

Run by Aline Louvet, a French woman who has been living in the Galapagos for several years, SharkSky offers several tours and excursions on the islands. Aline will be able to advise you according to your desires of discoveries while respecting your budget and while remaining always very sympathetic. Her agency has become a reference in the Galapagos, especially for French speakers! Very committed to the protection of the unique environment of the archipelago, the tours are more respectful of nature. All this with a flawless professionalism!

Incredible green airport with the highest rating for sustainable construction. An award presented in 2014 by the American organization U.S. Green Building Council makes this airport the only one in the world to have initiated such a process. Everything here is designed with an environmental perspective in mind: from the materials used, to lighting, water consumption and natural ventilation.

Tame, Latam and Avianca are the companies that serve the airport. Another company can reach Isabela Island in less than 30 minutes.

Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park. The wait is often long. You will have to pay an entrance fee here on the territory of the national park (US$100 payable in cash only).

From the airport to Puerto Ayora (Isla Santa Cruz). From the airport, you must take a shuttle bus (free) to reach the Itabaca Canal and take a boat (US$1) that will take you to Santa Cruz. Once on the island, it takes 45 minutes (by bus or taxi) to reach Puerto Ayora

Emilie, who speaks French because she is Canadian, and Junior, an Ecuadorian surfing teacher, will welcome you with sympathy in this center/school where you can take surfing lessons, but also rent your own surfboard if you are independent. The center also offers bike rental, in very good condition and all equipped with internal anti-puncture protections for the tires, which justifies the slightly higher price than other bike rental companies on the island. Paddle boards are also available for hire for those who are interested.

From USD 1708 to USD 3289 the cruise.

4, 5 or 8 days cruise… dream. A unique boat on the market and quality services. There are limited spaces and personalized service. The atmosphere is relaxed and the guides are experienced. The itinerary has been carefully studied and will not be bored. You can book on their website or contact them in Quito.

1 daily flight to San Cristóbal from Quito and from Guayaquil to Baltra. At the beginning of Quito, the plane makes a 45 min stopover in Guayaquil.

Hotel Silberstein is a 4-star establishment built at the beginning of the 20th century. It is just a minute's walk from the Galería Aymara gallery, nine minutes from the Playa de la Estacion beach and eleven minutes from the Charles Darwin research station. The hotel's functional rooms offer free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a ceiling fan and a seating area, but no TV. Parking and buffet breakfast are free of charge. The hotel also offers an elegant restaurant, an open-air café, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace with sun loungers. It also has a diving center, a lush garden with native plants and bird species, as well as a library and a public computer with Internet access. Hotel Silberstein is appreciated for its location, services and facilities.

Most Internet cafés are located on this main street of Puerto Ayora.