On this page, Aracari is providing Galapagos coronavirus updates and responses to frequently asked questions about travel to the Galapagos at this time. Our aim here is to keep you updated with the situation so that it becomes easier for you to start planning (or re-planning) your itineraries to this beautiful destination. Besides our response to each question, you will see the date when the answer was last updated. If you are making travel plans and want to check with us on the latest, up-to-the-minute information, or have other specific questions you would like to ask, then please contact us and our local experts will be able to assist you.
For further information about the measures, Aracari is putting in place to ensure your safe travel with us, please read the information here.
[01 Feb 2022]
With the exception of South Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (Swaziland) and Namibia, all of Ecuador's international borders are open.
[01 Feb 2022]
Entry into Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands is currently prohibited to people arriving from, or via, South Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (Swaziland) and Namibia.
For the rest of travelers (Regardless of their migratory category)
- All passengers older than 16 years old and children between 2 and 15 years, 11 months, and 29 days of age must present:A negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test OR an ANTIGEN test performed up to 72 hours prior to boarding the flight to Ecuador and other negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test or an ANTIGEN test performed up to 72 hours prior to boarding the flight to Galapagos, and a complete COVID-19 vaccination certificate, with the last dose, administered at least 14 days prior to travel.
- Everybody entering mainland Ecuador by international air must submit the Traveller’s Health Declaration. If the platform is not available, the physical form must be submitted at the entry point in Ecuador to the Ministry of Health officials. https://declaracionsalud-viajero.msp.gob.ec/
[01 Feb 2022]
All international airports are currently open for international flights, except for flights arriving from or via, South Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (Swaziland) and Namibia.
[01 Feb 2022]
International borders are currently open except for with South Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (Swaziland) and Namibia.
[01 Feb 2022]
All passengers older than 16 years old and children between 2 and 15 years, 11 months, and 29 days of age must present: (Regardless of their migratory category)
- A negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test OR an ANTIGEN test performed up to 72 hours prior to boarding the flight to Ecuador and other negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test or an ANTIGEN test performed up to 72 hours prior to boarding the flight to Galapagos, and a complete COVID-19 vaccination certificate, with the last dose, administered at least 14 days prior to travel.
- Traveller’s Health Declaration: Everybody entering mainland Ecuador by international air must submit the Traveller’s Health Declaration. If the platform is not available, the physical form must be submitted at the entry point in Ecuador to the Ministry of Health officials. https://declaracionsalud-viajero.msp.gob.ec/
[01 Feb 2022]
All National Parks, ecological reserves, museums, and places of interest are open in Ecuador. As a pilot project gyms and nightlife venues such as bars and clubs have started to open in some places, however this is subject to change at short notice.
[01 Feb 2022]
The Ecuadorian government have imposed various restriction on businesses to protect public health. Everyone in the country must follow these protocols:
- Mandatory use of face masks in public spaces
- Social distancing
[03 Feb 2022]
Public buses, as well as airlines, are not operating at full capacity. Depending on the popularity of the destination some operators are scheduling 2 or 3 times more than the normal frequency of journeys. Taxis, Uber, and similar means of transportation are operating regularly.
[01 Feb 2022]
Entry into Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands is currently prohibited to people arriving from, or via, South Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (Swaziland) and Namibia.
For all other passengers, there is no need for quarantine providing the correct documentation is provided, unless the passengers show symptoms and test positive for COVID-19.