Is Ecuador a safe country?
Ecuador it is a safe Country but like all the countries you need travel information.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.

Please take care when wandering about the city on your own, as pick pockets and purse-snatchers are common, particularly in the Old Town. Be safe and leave your passport, credit cards, traveller’s cheques and cash you don’t need in the hotel’s safety deposit box. Most Quiteños are honest and genuinely helpful and friendly, but be safe and enjoy the city!.

How important is to bring a travel Insurance to travel in Ecuador?
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.

It is safe to drink water directly from the tap in Ecuador?
No, you shouldn't drink tap water without first boiling it or, in remote areas, using an appropriate filter or treating it with iodine. In Ecuador, it is always better to drink bottled water when possible. Locals often drink tap water but they have built up a resistance the bacteria that make most travellers sick.

Can I take a flight from my country directly to the Galapagos?
No, all flights to the Galapagos originate in Quito or Guayaquil. Therefore, all international visitors must first fly to one of these two cities before departing for the Galapagos.

Do I need a Visa to visit Ecuador as a tourist?
No, tourists from the United States, Europe, and most other countries need only a passport which is valid upon arrival and will still be valid 6 months from his/her arrival date in Ecuador. There are a few exceptions to this rule, so check with the Ecuadorian consulate in your country.

What other expenditures should I consider when calculating the costs of my trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos?

	The entrance fee to Galapagos National Park (currently USD 100 for adults and USD 50 for children) (Subjecto to change).
	Transit control card to Galapagos USD 10 (Subject to change)
	Airfare to and from the Galapagos

Flight ticket prices:
Quito - Galapagos - Quito: USD 412 per person (Subject to change)
Guayaquil - Galapagos - Guayaquil: USD 362 per person (Subject to change)
Quito - Galapagos - Guayaquil : USD 389 per person (Subject to change)
Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito: USD 385 per person (Subject to change)

Children:
Quito - Galapagos - Quito: USD 212 per person (Subject to change)
Guayaquil - Galapagos - Guayaquil: USD 185 per person (Subject to change)
Quito - Galapagos - Guayaquil : USD 200 per person (Subject to change)
Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito: USD 197 per person (Subject to change)

Flight	Airline	Route	Departs	Arrives
2k38	Aerogal	Quito - Baltra	08:00	10:00
2k39	Aerogal	Baltra - Quito	11:00	15:00
2k38	Aerogal	Guayaquil – Galapagos	09:30	10:00
2k39	Aerogal	Galapagos – Guayaquil	11:00	13:30