At the airports of Quito and Guayaquil, visitors should approach the AGROCALIDAD offices to facilitate inspection of their luggage by specialized personnel who will check it to prevent the accidental introduction of animal species or plants that could endanger the islands' biodiversity. Additionally, you must obtain the transit control card at the GALÁPAGOS GOVERNMENT COUNCIL offices, for which you will need to present your identification document or passport. This card is used for immigration control for entry and stay of visitors in the islands, which can be up to 90 days.

1) Galápagos Entry Control Card.
2) Payment of the Entrance Fee or Tax to the islands.
3) Important to consider, Access to Baltra.
4) Luggage Inspection Process.

Upon arrival at Seymour Airport on Baltra Island, take the Lobitos shuttle bus service to the Itabaca Channel. From there, board a ferry to Santa Cruz Island, where buses or taxis will take you to Puerto Ayora, approximately a 45-minute journey.

Regardless of the transportation you've chosen, whether it's bus or taxi, to reach our establishment, Hotel Albatross.
Bus Route: You should disembark when the bus passes the entrance to Puerto Ayora, upon reaching Pampas Coloradas in front of the water company. From there, walk along the street, Pinta, and you'll arrive at Hotel Albatross in just one block.

Taxi Ride: You'll reach Hotel Albatross in approximately half an hour.