Arrival to the Galapagos

The islands' two airports are located on Baltra and San Cristobal islands. One of the islands pictured above is the more commonly used Baltra airport. After arrival, passengers descend stairs into a large open air building which serves as the airport's only terminal. After inspection and paying the National Park entrance fee, a free bus transports everyone to the channel between Baltra and Santa Cruz where travelers board the small ferry boat pictured below. After crossing the channel and arriving on Santa Cruz, people board the public bus or take a taxi through the highlands to the opposite side of the island. This is where Puerto Ayora, the main port and tourist center of the Galapagos is located.