Half-Day Santa Cruz Galapagos Bay Snorkeling Tour

Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Taking a Bay Tour on Santa Cruz Island is not just another excursion; it is the perfect introduction to the Galapagos environment, it is the most efficient and exciting way to see incredible biodiversity.

Here are the reasons why you should join this adventure:

1. On a half-day tour, cross off your list of the protagonists of the archipelago:

Sea lions: You will see them resting in the Loberia.

Dryer sharks : you will see these whitetip sharks resting in crystal clear water crevices.

Marine Iguanas : Huge colonies sunbathing on volcanic rocks.

Blue-footed boobies : It is very common to see them watching from the cliffs.

2. Unreal geological landscapes
The tour takes you to Las Grietas, one of the most impressive formations on the island. It is a geological fracture of volcanic rocks where fresh water mixes with salt water. Swimming there, among giant basalt walls, is an almost spiritual experience.

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What's included

  • towels
  • snack
  • tips

What to expect

  1. Malecon de Puerto Ayora
    45m · Admission ticket included
    First point of visit will be Punta Estrada here we will make a short stop for seabird watching, such as pelicans and boobies
  2. Playa de los Perros
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Here we will make a small hike where we can observe marine iguanas and zayapas crabs, then we will walk to the shark viewpoint, here we will be able to observe the dyer sharks resting in the channel
  3. Canal del Amor
    45m · Admission ticket included
    This small, narrow sea arm of intense turquoise waters framed by volcanic stone cliffs is famous for its scenic beauty, allowing you to observe reef sharks, turtles and birds from a viewpoint ideal for photographs
  4. Las Grietas
    1h · Admission ticket included
    A walk of approximately 10 minutes, will take us to the cracks place conducive to bird watching, here we can relax and enjoy the natural environment that form this natural pool surrounded by huge cliffs

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Head to the pier and look for the letters that form the word SANTA CRUZ, here the representative will be waiting with a sign with your name.

End point

Head to the pier and look for the letters that form the word SANTA CRUZ, here the representative will be waiting with a sign with your name.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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