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Selwyn · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1

For any of you who have traveled to the Galapagos islands. Did you take your own equipment or rent equipment. If you took your own equipment how did you manage it. I'm hearing that the flight to Galapagos from Ecuador has a 30 lb baggage weight limit.

Thanks

Jonas · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 4

I went to Galapagos last August. We flew Tame airlines from Quito to Baltra. You are allowed one checked bag that is weight restricted to 70lbs and you can take a carry on bag. I packed as much heavy stuff in my carry on as I could - my computers, regulators, camera, etc. I was a little over the weight limit, but the airline was pretty good about letting it slide or at worst paying 1/2 the fee.

One other option is now there is another airline that flies to Baltra. I can't remember the name, but the operator that is taking you into the islands should be able to tell you. A few members of our party flew that airline and they said they were not charged for overages at all.

Good luck and enjoy the diving, its awesome!