The Galápagos entry fee
There's no nightly charge in the Galápagos. Instead each visitor pays US$200, once. Children under 2 pay nothing, and 2 to 11-year-olds pay half. That is the rate for foreign visitors: Ecuadorians, residents and citizens of some South American countries pay less.
The Galápagos National Park entrance fee, the park fee and the entry fee are one charge. In Spanish it is the tributo de ingreso, and it is paid once per visit, separately from the Transit Control Card.
The rules
Every visitor to the Galápagos pays an entry fee for the islands' protected areas. In February 2024 the islands' governing council doubled it for foreign adults, from US$100 to US$200, the first change in 26 years; the new rate took effect about six months later.
It is paid once per visit, not per night. It is separate from the US$20 Transit Control Card bought before you fly to the islands.
How much
It's a one-off charge, not a nightly one.
| Where you stay | Tax |
|---|---|
| Foreign visitor | US$200 per person per trip |
Worked out for a group
Foreign visitor
- US$200 per person per trip2.5 paying guests × US$200
- US$500
Tax on this stayUS$500
Some children pay less or nothing because of their age.
Who is exempt
- Children under 2 pay nothing; foreign children under 12 pay US$100.
- Lower rates for citizens of Andean Community and Mercosur countries (US$100, children US$50), Ecuadorians and residents (US$30), people with disabilities and foreign students in Ecuador.
Paying it
Galápagos National Park rangers collect it on arrival at Baltra or San Cristóbal airport.
What we couldn’t confirm
We couldn't confirm these from an official source, so treat them with care.
- The exact start date (reported as 1 August 2024): the official page confirms the rates but not the date.
Questions people ask about Galápagos Islands
How much is the Galápagos National Park entrance fee?
US$200 for a foreign adult, US$100 for a foreign child under 12, and nothing under 2. Citizens of Andean Community and Mercosur countries pay US$100 (children US$50), and Ecuadorians and residents US$30.
Is the entrance fee the same as the Transit Control Card?
No. The park entrance fee is US$200 for a foreign adult, collected on arrival. The Transit Control Card is a separate US$20 that you buy before you fly to the islands.
When did the Galápagos entrance fee go up to $200?
The islands' governing council doubled it for foreign adults from US$100 to US$200 in February 2024, the first change in 26 years. The new rate took effect about six months later, reported as 1 August 2024.
Try your own dates
The calculator applies Galápagos Islands's rules to your dates and party. It's an estimate: your host works out the exact figure.
Booking a stay in Galápagos Islands
Before you book, open the price breakdown. Some listings fold the tax into the price; others leave it to pay when you arrive.
- Places to stay in Galápagos Islands on Booking.com
- Tours and tickets in Galápagos Islands on GetYourGuide
Sources and checks
All checked on 28 September 2026. Where a figure comes from news reporting rather than an official page, we say so above.
- Galápagos National Park: entry fee (Spanish) official
- Galápagos Governing Council: entry fee updated, 24 February 2024 (Spanish) official