Puerto Ayora (Academy Bay) - Transport & Travel

Walking is the most popular form of transport and also the cheapest. Taxis are also relatively cheap and easy to find.

Airports

Seymour/Baltra Airport - On Baltra Island, just north of Santa Cruz. To get to the airport take a taxi direct (US$25 Daytime, US$30 Evening) or a taxi to the bus station and go by bus.

The journey time is 30 minutes by taxi and 45 minutes by bus. Both will drop off at the ferry dock on the Baltra Channel. After a 5-minute ferry
ride (US$1) and a bus ride (15 mins - US$5), you arrive at the airport. You do not need to pre-book the ferry and bus, they run a shuttle service back and forth.

Airlines

Avianca and LATAM fly from mainland Ecuador (Quito and Guayaquil). Both airlines have offices in the town at 18 De Febrero and Avenue Charles Darwin, respectively. An overnight stay may be required on the mainland to fit with connecting flights to Galapagos.

Taxis

Taxis are the double-cab 4x4 jeeps. It will cost approximately US$1.50 per stop for a trip within the local area.

Water Taxis

AquaTaxi - call on VHF Ch. 14. The taxis run 24 hours a day and prices are per person per trip. If leaving early hours for a day tour, organize a water taxi the night before. Daytime rates are US$1. The price increased to US$2 after 1900. Luggage and or large bags may be charged extra.

Bicycle Rental

Bikes are widely available in the town. Prices range from US$8 to US$15 per day, or US$5 to US$10 per hour.

Make sure you inquire in-store about the areas where cycling is allowed, as some are off-limits or only designated for walking.