Baltra or South Seymour Island
Baltra is the only island of the Galápagos which is not part of the national park, but navy territory. This is also the reason why there are no official visitor sites on this island.
The main airport of the Galapagos Islands is located at this island. There are a few souvernir shops near the airport and is supposed to be a bar some where on the island. Most people just stay long enough to take the bus to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz (Galapagos) or to the docks to go to their cruiseboat.
Tourist information:
Upon arrival Galapagos Park Fees (or the receipt of paid Park Fees) is collected at the Kiosk.
Transfers to Santa Cruz Island: Land transfer services are available from Baltra to nearby Santa Cruz. Those visitors planning land based visit Staying on Santa Cruz board the bus departing the airport for the Itabaca Cannel (approximately a 10-minute ride). A ferry takes passengers and their belongings across the water to the CITTEG bus waiting at the other side. Then an hour-long bus ride crosses Santa Cruz, cutting through the highlands and passing many farms before finally reaching Puerto Ayora.
Cost: The total cost is about $2.50, including the channel crossing and buses on both islands. It takes a little over an hour to get to Puerto Ayora.
Note: Baltra does not have any visitor sites.
