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About this trip
Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Island, is a petite island that boasts plenty to explore. See its famous beaches, rock formations, and maybe even some of its native wild animals in their natural habitat on this half-day tour, which is limited to a small group of 16 people or fewer. Opportunities to spot wildlife like sea lions and seabirds in their natural habitat .
Aditional information and recommendations:
- Navigation is short, but may be a little shaky, so if you tend to get sick on boats we recommend to take a pill for seasickness before the tour.
- The boat is for a maximum of 16 people
- Bring sportive comfortable shoes, bathing suit, sun protection.
- This is not a tour for kids under 2 years.
- Tour availability: all year, everyday.
What’s included
- Naturalist guideCertified bilingual guide
- SnackA light snack between activities
- Snorkel gearMask, tube and flippers suited to your size are included for swimming activities
- ActivitiesDescribed in itinerary
- Boat transportA boat with covered sky suited for groups, with a small bathroom available
What’s not included
- TipsTipping is common practice on board. Is suggested to bring cash if you wish to tip crew
- WetsuitWetsuits are available for rent upon request (10 usd per wetsuit)
- TowelsYou can request it at your hotel
- Other ActivitiesNot specified in program
Available Packages
Itinerary
The tour begins at the pier of Puerto Ayora where we’ll start our boat ride along the cliffs surrounded by the cristalline Pacific waters. We hop off the boat in Punta Estrada in order to visit Playa de los Perros to see some crabs, herds of marine iguanas and other endemic species including a short stop at the Shark's Cove to observe also rays, sea lions and sharks. Once on board, we get ready for snorkeling around Divine Bay to observe school of tropical fishes, sea turtles and more. We land onto the pier of this bay for a 15 minutes walk toward Las Grietas, the most iconic but also restricted swimming pool in the island. Once finished, we return to the boat and back to the pier.
Duration: 3 hours
- Departure time: 8am and 2pm
- Departure point: Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island)
- Snorkeling: Punta Estrada, Las Grietas, La Loberia (if conditions are safe for navigating and snorkeling)
- 15 minute navigation
- Highlights: Las Grietas, Canal del Amor, Canal Tiburones, Playa de los Perros