GETTING HERE

Traveling to Isabela Island

To reach Scalesia Lodge, fly to Baltra Island, where you will take a connecting flight or speedboat to Isabela Island. The journey from the airport or port to the lodge is straightforward, with our team available to assist with transfers and ensure a smooth arrival.

Arrival in Ecuador: International flights arrive at Quito or Guayaquil, the major airports in Ecuador. From there, domestic flights connect to the Galapagos Islands.

From Quito or Guayaquil, take a domestic flight to the Galapagos Islands. Flights are available toBaltra Island

Upon arrival, you will need to transfer to Isabela Island

 

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Small aircraft

For a quicker transfer, consider taking a small aircraft from Baltra Airport to Isabela Airport. The flight takes about 30 minutes and offers scenic views of the archipelago. Upon arrival at Isabela Airport, a representative from Scalesia Lodge will meet you and arrange your transfer to the lodge.

  • Baltra’s Airport – Isabela’s Airport: 35 min
  • Isabela Airport – Scalesia Lodge: 20 min

*Please note that interisland flights have specific departure times
*Transportation from Baltra to Isabela and back is not included (can be arranged upon request with an additional cost)

Speedboat

Take a bus to the Itabaca Channel, then board a ferry to Santa Cruz Island. The ferry ride takes about 10 minutes. Board a speedboat from Puerto Ayora dock. The trip to Isabela Island takes around 2 hours.

  • Baltra’s Airport – Itabaca Channel: 15 min
  • Itabaca Channel Baltra – Itabaca Channel Santa Cruz: 10 min
  • Itabaca Channel Santa Cruz – Puerto Ayora: 45 min
  • Puerto Ayora – Puerto Villamil: 2 hours
  • Puerto Villamil – Scalesia Lodge: 20 min

 

*Speedboats between islands have specific departure times
*Transportation from Baltra to Isabela and back is not included (can be arranged upon request with an additional cost)