Packing for Ecuador

We will hate to leave you stranded on your own figuring our what to bring to a trip in Ecuador. For those of you who have never ventured to a South American destination the following tips might be the norm through the southern part of our continent and will specially become handy in Ecuador. Check it Out!

Important!

Ecuador uses 110 volt, 60 cycle electricity, same as the US. Plugs are typically the 2 pronged flat type so US travelers will not typically need a converter or adapter.

Water bottle

Bring one to refill for the win! We like this one .

Swim Suit

Light Raincoat

For the cloud forest and in some waterfalls. This is handy.

Belt Back (Fanny Pack)

Laugh if you want but this one is very convenient!

Small Backpack

For Big Pro Cameras and to carry your water bottle and the rest of the everyday items listed below

What to Pack

• Passport

• Pocket change

• Credit Cards 

• Small Back pack

• Fanny/Belt Pack 

• Non- Deet Insect Repellent

• Hat

• Sunglasses

• Clothes to Cover your Arms from the intense sun/ cold.

• Hiking Boots

• Waterproof Clothes:

• Thin Rain Jacket

• Pants

• Hats

• Wool Socks

• Jumper/Sweater

• Swimsuit- swim cap if visiting the hot springs

• Flip flops

• Watershoes for rivers/waterfalls

• Cameras

• Reusable water bottle ( Bicycle waterbottles are excellent since these are lightweight)

• Portable/small/travel size first aid kit

Optional

• Torch

• Binoculars 

*You will be more relaxed and comfortable without flashy jewelry. Silver jewelry is fine however you might be tempted to shop from the local artisanal creations. Keep valuables like this home.

Cotopaxi Hiking

• Hiking pants

• Polypro tops

• Down jacket

• Long underwear

• Hat

• Gloves

• Hiking shoes

• Rain pants

• Coca Leaf Tea

Rain Forest

• Passport

• Lightweight *breathable* long pants (zip off legs preferred) and long sleeved shirts for walks in the jungle

• Shorts and short sleeves for evenings at the lodge

• Bathing suit

• Comfortable walking shoes and extra long socks

• Sandals for inside room and walking to swimming

• Camera

• Binoculars

• Flashlight (torch) or headlamp

• Insect repellent

• Sun protection (sunblock / sunglasses / hat)

• Water bottle

• Small day pack

• Light Rain poncho/jacket

• Plastic bags to protect cameras and binoculars from rain

• The lodge usually provide rubber boots

• Checked luggage is limited to 20kg (44 pounds)

Galápagos

• Light Weight Casual Clothing

• Sweater

There is no need to bring high heels or dressy clothes or accessories as this will be more of a burden than a convenience.

*Excursions gear

• Comfortable Shorts

• Swimsuit

• Sun Hats

• Hiking/Walking Shoes

• Windbreaker Jacket

• Binoculars

• Camera

• Refillable water bottle (required as single use plastic is frowned upon in Galapagos)

Airline Allowed weight depending on Destination

Domestic airlines in Ecuador (i.e, to the Galapagos or Coca) allow only one checked suitcase no more than 20 kg (44 lbs) and one carry-on bsungag per passenger.  Galapagos inter-island flights are limited to 10 kg (25 lbs), and overweight luggage will have to be transferred by boat.