That’s good info. I’m actually glad locals get a discount. In too many countries locals can’t afford to visit their own native Country. Cheers 🥂

Thank you for doing this. I was there in 2016 and it was great revisiting familiar places through this video. It is a very magical place and I'm glad I'll be sharing in your visit.

@the-wandering-wings

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in! So happy you felt like you were revisiting these places through our lens, it really is a special place 😊

They don’t show an error when buying the tickets as a foreigner because foreign nationals can be residents of Ecuador as well.

Beautiful pictures

@the-wandering-wings

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you for sharing about the flight to Galapagos - local versus not! I was just checking out flights last night to price a trip for us (self planning a land based trip) and I completely missed that disclaimer that you highlighted! I can see why you missed it. I didn't see it and thought that the pricing seemed a little weird, but also thought that's just how they do it here? I would have booked it wrong! Thank goodness I saw your video!

That is wild and frustrating. i am on the website as we speak, the same website you show at @3:35 and there is ZERO indication of this upcharge for non-residents.

Did I understand right?- if I will buy L ticket - then I will avoid extra fee ?

May I ask you please. The aditional 150usd at the airport for ticket, they take this a mount for roud trip or 150+150 for both direction?

@the-wandering-wings

Жыл бұрын

Roundtrip!

Can I ask what month y'all traveled to the islands? I am researching taking a vacation to the islands in June 2024 and have read that the water isn't clear from June-November. Loved the video! Thanks for sharing your journey.

@the-wandering-wings

8 ай бұрын

We were there in October. Not the clearest water we have ever seen but we could still see a good amount of fish when we went snorkeling!

Very informative , did you have to book or buy ticket for the bus and ferry ?

@the-wandering-wings

25 күн бұрын

You do have to buy a ticket, but no need to book in advance! You can just pay when you board.

I noticed that distinction when looking at the website. Bummer. Unexpected travel expenses are the worst.

so in total did yall pay around $500 usd just to go there ? $150usd a piece for the airline fee, then another $100usd a piece just to enter through custom, plus $20usd for the ticket pass?

@the-wandering-wings

Жыл бұрын

More because that doesn't include our original cost of our ticket! So that was originally like $150 per person. Total would be about $420 per person 😬 but definitely worth it! It was so incredible there.

Maybe you could help answer this question. I'd certainly appreciate it if you could try. How do I make sure I will be able to enter the Galapagos without exceeding the tourist limitations? I keep reading that there are limits to the number of tourists in the Galapagos, but I see no place to find out whether I am going to exceed that limit. For example, how do I know that, once I get off the plane at Baltra or San Cristobal, I will not be told that I have to turn around because I am exceeding the number of tourists? I am traveling on my own, no guide.

@the-wandering-wings

8 ай бұрын

Hi! Unfortunately we don't have an answer for you on this. They never said anything to us about this. I am wondering if this is maybe why you need to purchase the plane tickets specific for tourists, so they can keep track of the number of tourists arriving on the islands.

@zachkempel5903

8 ай бұрын

@@the-wandering-wings Thanks for answering! I think your suspicion is basically right. Regardless of whether that $150 fee plus VAT is still in place, the airlines know and can report the # of non-residents.

today there is no longer the rate for residents and this option has been eliminated

@carolinefroch3598

6 ай бұрын

Hey @marcod345 Where did you get the information? I am about to book my tickets and totally unsure which one to choose as I read different information. Thanks

Those feessss

@the-wandering-wings

Жыл бұрын

They really get you with them😬

The Galapagos motto "First world prices for third world quality and service".

@GrumpySalmon

5 ай бұрын

😂

Humans destroyin this Island.

Jesus died for all your mistakes, blessings son

@johnnyrockstar8574

Жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏🏼

Thanks now for sure I’m not going to the galápagos 😂