Ecuador Packing List
Below you will find an Ecuador Packing List.
Suggestions before you travel
- Print out all vouchers, itineraries and travel documents. Always keep them handy in your carry on bag.
- Domestic flights in Ecuador allow for one checked bag weighing a max of 45 lbs and a carry-on.
- Flights between islands in the Galapagos archipelago only allow for one checked bag with a maximum weight of 25 lbs and a small carry-on.
Important note: Single-use plastics are NOT allowed in the Galapagos Islands.
Important Travel Documents
- Passport (should be valid at least 6 months post trip)
- Travel Visas (if required)
- E-tickets (make sure the name on your ticket is exactly the same as the name on your passport)
- Travel plans and voucher of services
- Copies of all pertinent travel docs to leave with your emergency contact. You can email these to yourself or save on the cloud.
Clothing
- Shorts
- Convertible pants
- Long pants and khakis
- T-shirts and polo shirts
- Long sleeve shirts
- Long Johns
- Windbreaker, rain jacket, rain poncho, and a sweater
- A good hat for the sun
- bathing suit
- Sandals
- Tevas-like water shoes
- Good comfy trekking shoes (better if waterproof)
- Comfy sneakers
- Pair of dress shoes (just in case)
Baggage
- Suitcase (please check baggage restrictions)
- Backpack and/or day pack
- Ziploc bags for valuables
- Garbage bags for dirty and/or wet clothes
- Toiletry travel bag
- Document carry-all
Electronic Equipment
- Cellphone and charger
- Battery pack
- Travel alarm clock
- Camera and accessories
- Action camera
- Flashlight or headlamp
Toiletries
- Deodorant/Antiperspirant
- Comb or hairbrush and hair gel
- 2×1 travel shampoo
- Handy-wipes
- Sunscreen
- Travel toothbrush and toothpaste
- Chapstick
- Hand and face towel
- Kleenex
- Razor and shaving accessories
- Nail clipper and accessories
- Q-tips
- Cosmetics and feminine products
- Bug repellant
- Soap bar
First Aid
- Headache and pain medication
- Band-aids
- Antibiotic cream
- Vitamins
- Allergy medicine
- Sleeping pills
- Upset stomach medicine
- Dramamine or other seasickness pills, patches or bracelets
- Aloe vera lotion
- Airborne type pills
Personal items
- Sunglasses (better if polarized)
- Swiss army knife
- Trip Journal
- Sketchbook
- Books and travel games
- Candy, energy bars and trail mix
- Lighter
- Cash and credit cards
- Maps and guidebooks
- Travel umbrella
- Water bottle or canteen
Anti-boredom during transit
- Books, magazines, comic books, puzzles, Sudoku, Kindle, playing cards, UNO Ecuador edition
- Snacks and comfort food
- Reusable water bottle
- Travel pillow, eyeshades, earplugs
- Ipad, tablet or portable video game
