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Jungle Tour Packing List
• Documents and Money
Copy of passport (photo and visa pages).
Yellow fever vaccination card, in areas such as Tiputini that require it.
Cash to pay park entrance fees, if necessary.
Cash to tip guides and buy extras such as beverages.
Health Insurance information and other emergency information.
Standard traveling money items (credit card, money belt, etc.)
• Essential Equipment
Daypack.
Waterproof plastic bags to keep camera and other equipment dry (e.g. Ziploc bags).
Sunscreen (waterproof, high SPF).
Lip balm with sun protection.
Sunglasses.
Insect repellent (with DEET), extra repellent.
Camera with extra batteries and extra memory or film.
Water bottle.
Flashlight with extra batteries.
For long hikes on the bigger islands, hiking boots or shoes are necessary...
• Optional Equipment
Binoculars.
GPS device.
Pocket knife.
Matches.
Travel alarm clock.
Books (translation dictionary, plant or birding guides, etc.).
• Personal Items
Toothbrush and toothpaste.
Soap and shampoo, if not provided.
Eye glasses and storage case (and an extra pair if you don’t also use contact lenses).
Contact lenses and cleaning equipment.
Feminine hygiene products.
Shaving kit.
Band-Aids and antibiotic cream such as Neosporin.
Personal medications.
Optional Personal Items.
Aspirin or other pain killer.
Cold/flu pills.
Mild diarrhea blocker (e.g., Pepto-Bismol pills).
Antibiotics for traveler’s diarrhea (TD).
Motion sickness pills.
Malaria pills.
Antihistamine tablets, EpiPen for people with serious allergies to stings.
Insect bite salve.
Sunburn salve, such as an aloe Vera gel.
• Essential Clothing
Rubber boots, (tour companies usually provide boots up to U.S. size 10 or 12).
Cheap, full length rain poncho, if not provided by a tour company.
Waterproof plastic bags to keep your clothes dry.
Sun and rain hat.
Clothes and undergarments should be lightweight, quick-drying, and loose fitting, to help keep you cool and to reduce your chances of being bitten by chiggers.
Long-sleeved shirt.
Short-sleeved shirts.
Loose-fitting pants (no jeans).
Shorts.
Light sweater.
Socks and undergarments, at least one set per day.
Sleepwear.
Comfortable sandals or sneakers for relaxing around camp.
Swimsuit.
Galápagos Cruises & Tours Packing List
• Documents and Money
Passport.
Plane tickets.
Cash to pay park entrance.
Cash to tip guides and crew and to buy extras such as beverages.
Health Insurance information and other emergency information.
Standard traveling money items (credit card, money belt, etc.).
• Essential Equipment
Daypack or beach bag.
Sunscreen (waterproof, very high SPF) .
Lip balm with sun protection.
Sunglasses (with a safety strap and/or protective case).
Camera, with twice as much battery power and memory/film as you think you will need.
Water bottle.
• Optional Equipment
Underwater camera.
Binoculars.
GPS device.
Travel alarm clock.
Insect repellent.
Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries.
Snorkeling and scuba gear, if you won’t be renting it or simply prefer your own.
Books (translation dictionary, wildlife and birding guides, etc.).
• Personal Items
Toothbrush and toothpaste.
Soap and shampoo.
Eye glasses and storage case (and an extra pair if you don’t also use contact lenses).
Contact lenses and cleaning equipment.
Feminine hygiene products.
Shaving kit.
Personal medications.
Motion sickness medication.
• Optional Personal Items
Aspirin or other pain killer.
Cold/flu pills.
Mild diarrhea blocker (e.g., Pepto-Bismol pills).
Antibiotics for traveler’s diarrhea (TD).
Sunburn salve, such as an Aloe vera gel.
• Essential Clothing
Sun hat.
Short-sleeved shirts.
Lightweight long-sleeved shirt.
Shorts.
Warm jacket and pants, because it can be chilly.
Lightweight socks.
Undergarments and sleepwear.
Swimsuit, or even two.
Beach towel and attire, such as a sarong for women.
Rain jacket.
On cruise tours, sandals of some sort are essential, and sport sandals with ankle straps are ideal. Flip flops are nice on the sand, but might not serve you well for rocky hikes and will be awkward for wet landings, when you disembark into the water. Sneakers or hiking boots are a good idea for those who require extra stability, though you will have to carry them during wet landings.
For long hikes on the bigger islands, hiking boots or shoes are necessary.
