Packing Checklist — Galapagos 8/1/2027

Suggested

Chargers/Adapters

Device chargers and electrical adapters (and a converter if needed); portable charger/power bank

Clothing

Pack lightweight, quick-dry clothing that mixes and matches easily. Bring enough for about a week and plan to do laundry once. Layer strategically and check the weather and itinerary sections to be realistic about what you'll actually need.

Light windproof/waterproof jacket

Daypack

Small backpack to carry water, camera, and essentials while exploring

Walking shoes

One good pair of broken-in, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes is essential

Sport sandals or water shoes

Water activities, hotel floors, or just to keep your feet cool and comfortable

Swim items

Bring two bathing suits and a small quick-dry towel.

Dry bag

Will help keep cameras and essentials dry

Sun protection

Sun block, sunglasses, hat. Bring a good amount of sunscreen with you as it's expensive on site.

Motion sickness pills

Dramamine, bring both less-drowsy and regular formulas

First Aid Kit

Including: lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking

Toiletries

Basic toiletries (some hotels may not provide all items, esp. conditioner); small amount of biodegradable soap for laundry

Optional

Snorkeling mask

There will be times where you can go snorkeling, but there might not always be a mask rental available

Wetsuit

The water can be chilly, and some have said in the past they wish they had brought their wetsuit

Rubber boots

The hikes can be very muddy

Light fleece top

For chilly airports, flights, nights, etc.

Hiking items

If you decide to participate in optional hikes (Sierra Negra Volcano, Tortuga Bay), we recommend hiking shoes and socks, layered breathable tops, hiking poles if you like to use them, etc. The Sierra Negra hike can be muddy, so rubber boots are worth considering if you have them.

Rehydration powder

Like Gatorade, Liquid IV or Nuun

Sleep accessories

Travel pillow, lightweight silk sleep sheet, earplugs

Organization aids

AirTags or Tile trackers, bag locks, packing cubes, ziplock bags

Money belt

Hand sanitizer/baby wipes

Flashlight or headlamp

Reusable water bottle

Snacks

Packing a few granola bars is a good idea; you can also buy snacks when you get there too, so don’t go crazy

Documents

Passport

G Adventures voucher(s)

Entry Requirements

Any required visas, travel authorizations, vaccine certificates, etc.

Flight itinerary/boarding pass(es)

Cash and credit/debit card(s)

Travel insurance ID card

GEEO Classroom action plans for your group

This will be emailed to you a week before your trip