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Booking Galapagos accommodation upon arrival in the high season

Old Jun 24th, 2015, 06:56 PM
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Booking Galapagos accommodation upon arrival in the high season

I am planning a 2 week land based trip to the Galapagos in July or August ( If I happen to find a last minute deal on a cruise there I will take it but I know that is not likely). I usually like to book accommodation as we go so we are free to amend our schedule as we want. I have also heard that rooms are cheaper in the Galapagos when booked on arrival. Does this hold true in the high season as well or are we better off booking beforehand? We would be looking for budget rooms at $20-60 per night. Will it be possible to find rooms at this price when we arrive on the islands?
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Old Jun 25th, 2015, 11:50 AM
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I think it's a terrible idea.

At least book the first few nights after arrival if you want to go that way.
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Old Jun 25th, 2015, 11:44 PM
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We met some people when staying at SA Explorers in Quito who got excellent deals as walk ins to operators in Mariscal but that was in May/June, not the high season. Given that the Galapagos is the reason most people seem to visit Ecuador ( a big mistake IMO), I agree with mlgb, it is terrible idea.
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Old Jun 26th, 2015, 09:54 AM
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I also think it's a mistake to spend a lot of money getting to the Galapagos (including $120 in taxes, plus the airfare) and then to only visit the populated islands during the summer 'fog season'.

Try to do a bit more research, or perhaps postpone your trip until later when you can plan ahead and get on a good excursion.

btw crellston I was initally a 'nonbeliever' but I had a fantastic excursion on Angelito I. Worth every penny.
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Old Jun 26th, 2015, 04:48 PM
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Maybe next year mlgb!
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Old Jun 28th, 2015, 07:22 PM
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Thanks for the responses. The only reason I am considering this is I have free airfare and it is the only time I can really go. From what I have heard, between day trips and staying on the populated islands I can see most of the wildlife, even if it cannot compare to what will be seen on a cruise. In any case, I would only consider a 5 day cruise as the thought of being on a small boat and herded around in a group for any longer sounds like torture. From what I have seen of the 5 day itineraries, they mostly include the places I can get to on my own or day trips along with a day on an island that I cannot get to. Is the cost of a 5 day cruise really worth that?

Any input would be appreciated. Could be I am mistaken on some of that.
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Old Jun 29th, 2015, 08:05 AM
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You'll see some of the wildlife, but maybe that's enough.

There are limited places you can go without a tour guide, and you will be 'tortured' 'on a small boat' whether you are on a longer tour, 5 day tour or a day tour.

I'm not sure this is the right vacation for you at all actually, if your reasons are just free airfare.
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Looking at some of the closer in islands that I liked, try North Seymour, Rabida, and Santa Fe.
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