To clarify some points - everyone arriving in Ecuador must have a printout of one of the following - antigen or PCR or proof of vaccine - all vaccines are accepted Pfizer, Moderna, Astra Zenica and presumably the Russian and Indian vaccines. The vaccine must have been administered at least 2 weeks prior. These are checked on arrival in Quito or Guayaquil and is completely separate from Galapagos.
You need the PCR test to enter Galapagos, which must have been taken maximum 96 hours prior to arrival in Galapagos. When you checkin at UIO or GYE you are required to show this in ordre to get your boarding ticket. You also need to shown this on arrival in Galapagos(no internet in airport) so having a printed copy is the best idea. Apparently there are not written regulations that dictate you must show a printed version but we highly recommend you have something printed to avoid any possibility of an issue and cover all bases. .
Below are checkin instructions that we send all clients for GYE and UIO.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHECK IN AT GUAYAQUIL AIRPORT
Please arrive at Guayaquil airport 2.5 hours or more before departure of your flight.
In the airport:
Please follow the following steps in order. You cannot check in with the airline until you complete steps 1 and 2.
1. Go to Consejo de Govierno booth. This is located to the left as you enter the domestic departures doors of the airport. Here you will pay the TCT card ($20 cash) and show documents. This line can take a very long time so it is important you arrive early.
a) Printed salvoconducto (safe passage) document for the first place you will stay in Galapagos. This is the hotel or boat you will stay on the first night(s). It is issued by the hotel or boat for the dates you are staying there.
b) Printed negative PCR test taken within 96 hours of entry to Galapagos. Antigen tests or proof of vaccination are not accepted. If done in Ecuador this needs to be done by a lab with approval by the Consejo de Govierno like Interlab, Veris, Ecuaamerican, Zurita y Zurita or others on the official list.
If your test is from outside Ecuador you will need screenshots of the website or email address it was sent from.
2. Proceed to the scanner area located along the wall of the airport. This will be located to your right as you enter the domestic departure area. Scan all baggage including hand luggage They will place plastic tags on all checked baggage.
3. Go to check in counter of the airline you are flying with- LATAM or Avianca. Present proof of payment of TCT. They should give you a health declaration form to fill out. This may be given on the flight.
On arrival in Galapagos
1. Present health declaration form and copy of negative PCR test
2. Pay $100 Galapagos National Park fees (cash only)
3. Collect baggage
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHECK IN AT QUITO AIRPORT
Please arrive at Quito airport 2 .5 hours or more before departure of your flight.
In the airport:
Please follow the following steps in order. You cannot check in with the airline until you complete steps 1 and 2.
1. Go to Consejo de Govierno booth. This is located to the left as you enter the domestic departures doors of the airport. Here you will pay the TCT card ($20 cash) and show documents. This line can take a very long time so it is important you arrive early.
a) Printed salvoconducto (safe passage) document for the first place you will stay in Galapagos. This is the hotel or boat you will stay on the first night(s). It is issued by the hotel or boat for the dates you are staying there.
b) Printed negative PCR test taken within 96 hours of entry to Galapagos. Antigen tests or proof of vaccination are not accepted. If done in Ecuador this needs to be done by a lab with approval by the Consejo de Govierno like Interlab, Veris, Ecuaamerican, Zurita y Zurita or others on the official list.
If your test is from outside Ecuador you will need screenshots of the website or email address it was sent from.
2. Proceed to the scanner area located along the wall of the airport. This will be located to your right as you enter the domestic departure area. Scan all baggage including hand luggage They will place plastic tags on all checked baggage.
3. Go to check in counter of the airline you are flying with- LATAM or Avianca. Present proof of payment of TCT. They should give you a health declaration form to fill out. This may be given on the flight.
On arrival in Galapagos
1. Present health declaration form and copy of negative PCR test
2. Pay $100 Galapagos National Park fees (cash only)
3. Collect baggage
Many thanks. Dom
