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What to pack for the Galapagos
Pack light and pack casual. Dress on the yachts is relaxed, and most of your luggage can stay behind in Quito.
Maximum luggage allowance on the flight out to the islands is 20kg, so we recommend leaving the bulk of your luggage at your Quito hotel and taking only what you need for the islands themselves. Dress on the yachts is always casual, whatever the occasion. Do not forget your passport; you will need to show it more than once along the way.
High-factor sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed sun hat that will not blow off on the boat.
Two pairs of long cotton trousers, three pairs of shorts, t-shirts and long-sleeved cotton shirts, plus a fleece or jumper and a waterproof, windproof jacket for the evenings.
Wading shoes or sandals with a strap, rather than flip-flops, plus hiking boots or shoes and a hiking stick.
Toiletries and medications, including seasickness pills if you might need them, insect repellent, and a small first aid kit.
Good binoculars, camera gear, ideally something watertight, plenty of memory cards, and a small torch or head torch with spare batteries.
Swimwear and snorkelling gear, though most yachts carry gear on board, plus a day pack, a water bottle and some plastic bags.
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