Fly to Ecuador first, usually to Quito or Guayaquil
Book a flight from mainland Ecuador to the Galápagos Islands
Arrive at one of the main airports: Baltra or San Cristóbal
Arrange your Galápagos Transit Control Card before departure
Pay the Galápagos National Park entrance fee on arrival
Take a ferry or bus if needed to reach your final island destination
Use authorized boats or inter-island flights to move between islands
Travel with a licensed tour operator if required for your itinerary