PRICE FAQ| Preparation | |
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Here is a comprehensive list of what you could bring. It is designed to give you an idea of what is needed and should be adapted to your needs. |
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Sweater, jumper, fleece or jacket: this is for cool evenings in Quito. |
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Long cotton trousers: best way to avoid sun burn on legs. |
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Light walking shoes or trainers: no strenuous walking so walking boots not necessary. |
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Umbrella (foldable): good option for creating shade on walks. |
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Shorts: main clothes for the tour. |
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T-shirts. |
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Wind-breaker: especially if venturing to Cotopaxi volcano. |
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Sun hat with wide brim and strap: protect back of neck and ears. |
| You could buy this in Quito (Panama hats). | |
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Teva-type Sandals: Teva’s are a brand of Velcro sandals ideal for ‘wet’ landings and then walking |
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Sun cream: we advise maximum factor |
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Day pack/knapsack: for carrying binoculars, water and cameras during the excursions |
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Binoculars |
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Camera, plenty of film, accessories and spare batteries: See Photography section below |
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Voltage converter for110V: UK uses 220V so appliances will not function in Ecuador unless converted to 110V. Shavers, battery chargers, etc. |
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Digital Camera, flashcards, batteries, battery charger, cables/connections to upload: See Photography section below. |
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First aid kit: Basic needs are on board and with GE but anything specific for your particular needs: painkillers, anti-inflammatories, plasters, antiseptic. |
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Duffel Bags: see Baggage section below. |
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Chapstick; against sun in Galapagos and dryness at altitude in highlands. |
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Warm Clothes and hat: possibly for Cotopaxi. If it’s windy it can be very cold. |
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Light shirts. |
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Swim wear. |
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Mosquito repellent: sometimes necessary in Galapagos. |
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Valid passport. |
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Credit cards, US$’s, travellers cheques. |
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Money belt/ pouch: to keep essential documents inaccessible to others while on the move. |
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Water proof cagoule: in case of rain in Galapagos/Quito. |
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Extra pair of prescription glasses. |
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Small water bottle: or simply use a plastic screw-on bottle to refill with water. |
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Sea-sick prevention: tablets, patches or wrist bands. See the Lobo del Mar section below. |
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Small sewing kit. |
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Clothes-washing soap and pegs: in case you want to wash as you go along on board. See Laundry section. |
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Personal hygiene products. |
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Universal sink plugs: sinks in Ecuador simply don’t have plugs. |
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Small locks for bags: see Baggage section. |
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Small torch: walking around on deck at night, in Puerto Ayora and in Cusin. |
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Wet Suit: See Snorkelling section. |
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Snorkelling equipment, prescription mask: See Snorkelling section. |
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Photocopies of international airline tickets, passport and note of travellers cheques numbers: kept separate from originals in case of loss. |
