All visitors entering the Galápagos Islands are required to pay the Galápagos National Park Entrance Fee, a mandatory tax paid upon arrival at the airport, in cash (USD).

This fee supports the conservation and management of the protected area and contributes to the sustainable development of the inhabited islands, funding projects related to education, health, sanitation, sports, environmental services, and tourism infrastructure.

💰 Current fees

🌍 Foreign tourists

Over 12 years old: USD 200

Under 12 years old: USD 100

🌎 Tourists from CAN and MERCOSUR countries

(Non-residents of Ecuador)

Over 12 years old: USD 100

Under 12 years old: USD 50

CAN countries: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
MERCOSUR countries: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

🇪🇨 Ecuadorian nationals or residents

Over 12 years old: USD 30

Under 12 years old: USD 15

Over 65 years old: USD 15

Visitors with disabilities (CONADIS ID): USD 15

🎓 Special cases

Foreign students enrolled in Ecuadorian educational institutions: USD 50

Transient visitors (as classified by CGREG): USD 15

Children under 2 years old: Exempt

📌 Fees established under Resolution No. 002-CGREG-24-02-2024, Article 1.

🔗 Official information:
https://galapagos.gob.ec/tributo-de-ingreso/