After reading countless blogs on the Galapagos and how to do it on a budget, here's how I spent my two cents.
I set a fare alert on kayak.com for the entire month of February to and from Quito, to and from Guayaquil, to and from Baltra, and finally to and from San Christobol. The alert was set for 250 and under.
I received an alert that Avianca/Priceline were offering flights from 184.
120 bucks national park fee per person.
Los Amigos Hostal in Puerto Ayor 37.50 bucks total for three nights per person.
Snorkel day trip to Pinzon and Daphne 140 per person.
Isabela two night, three day, transfers, meals and two excursions package for 250 per person.
Tortuga bay free
Wall of tears on San Isabela 4.50 bike rental
Wall of tears on San Isabela 4.50 bike rental
El Chapo tortuga reserve 33 dollars (11 per person)
Santa Cruz island taxis to and from airport 10 bucks per person.
Meals and libations 100.
Total cost was under 800 bucks for five nights and six days.
Bottomline: it's really expensive! We could have saved by not doing the packages and by doing the hostal ourselves on san Isabela for 20 per person per night.
