Starting June 5, 2017, all national or foreign tourists travelling to the Galapagos Archipelago must have with them prior to entry the following documentation:

• A round-trip ticket (by air or sea). 
• Reservation in a hotel or on a navigable tour, that match the dates of the travel tickets. 
• Or an invitation letter to visit as a guest of a permanent or temporary resident  of the province of Galapagos, for the time prescribed in the Basic Law of Special Regime for the Galapagos (not more than 60 days per year/see government site for invitation letter format). 
• A transit control card issued by the Governing Council of the Special Regime for the Galapagos (when previous requirements are fulfilled).  This will be issued for travellers arriving by air at the counters of the Council of Government of Ecuador in Quito or Guayaquil airports. 

For more detailed information on this requirement please see the following link: www.gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec

Aurora Expeditions were always destined to be different. With a passion for adventure and exploring wild places with friends, they have 25 years of experience conducting small-group, personal expeditions.  All of their cruises are on ships of 60-passengers or less, one of the very few companies operating trips of this size.  Less people means more solitude and greater flexibility, and with less people to ferry ashore they often make more landings.  This also ensures personal attention and a select group size with whom to share the adventure.  On intimate expeditions varying in length from 10 to 24 days, enjoy the ultimate adventure with Aurora Expeditions. 

Now introducing a New World Class Expedition Ship for the 2019/20 season, read more below, and be one of the first to cruise on this exciting new experience!