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Camera—check. Hiking boots—check. Rain coat—check. Packing for any trip, especially one that offers everything from hiking among misty volcanoes to cave diving, can be challenging. What do you really need? What’s optional? Let the following packing tips and list guide you as you prepare to embark on your Galapagos vacation.
- Plan well when packing for your trip, but be comfortable with your gear.
- Dress is casual and camping-style attire is preferred.
- Pack your gear in a soft-sided, collapsible bag or backpack that can be easily stowed. Most boats have limited storage space and cannot accommodate suitcases.
- Find more Galapagos travel tips.
Click here to download a PDF of the following Galapagos packing list.
Galapagos Packing List
Essentials
- Airline tickets
- Travel documents
- Credit cards and money
- Sunglasses
- Prescription glasses/contact lenses
- Camera equipment
- Prescription medicines (in original containers)
- Change of clothing
- Hiking/walking shoes
- Rain gear
Clothing
- Tennis shoes or lightweight hiking shoes or boots
- Teva-type sandals (ideal for wet landings and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
- Lightweight, waterproof (not just water-repellant) rain jacket
- Fleece jacket or sweater (for cooler nights on the boat and while in Quito)
- 2 long-sleeved shirts
- 2 pairs of comfortable, lightweight pants
- Nylon, zip-off pants (useful for warm days and cooler nights on the boat)
- 3 pairs of shorts (2 if you are bringing zip-off pants.)
- 5–6 short-sleeved t-shirts (You may also want to bring an extra t-shirt to wear while snorkeling if you sunburn easily.)
- Swimsuit
- Sun hat
Toiletry Kit
- Deodorant, shampoo and soap (liquid preferred)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Sunscreen and lip balm (with an SPF of at least 30)
- Brush or comb
- Remedies (for headaches, colds, upset stomach, insect bites, skin irritations and diarrhea)
- Seasickness medication (if you are sensitive to motion sickness, an over-the-counter medication may not provide enough protection. Ask your doctor about Scopolamine pills or ear patches)
- Prescription medicines
- Earplugs (proven useful to some for sleeping on the boat, with all its unfamiliar sounds, particularly while traveling at night)
- Kleenex mini pack
Miscellaneous Gear
- Water-resistant daypack (to carry camera equipment, sunscreen, etc.)
- Binoculars (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
- Extra prescription glasses/contact lenses
- Sunglasses (polarized with a strap recommended)
- Insect repellant
- Small, retractable umbrella (for use in Quito)
- Small first-aid kit
- Ziploc baggies (several sizes for wet or dirty clothing and to protect camera equipment)
Optional Equipment
- Camera, film (if applicable), flash, extra batteries and lens tissue/cleaner
- Battery-operated alarm clock
- Walking stick
- Snorkel, mask and wetsuit
- Sewing kit
- Spanish/English dictionary
Planning a Galapagos vacation?
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