Santa Cruz Island half-day tour

Malecón, Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora Islas Galápagos, EC, Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, Spanish

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Santa Cruz Island is the first most inhabited island in Galapagos. If you are a nature lover this will be your favorite place! This tour takes you to different emblematic sights of the Galapagos Islands. First, you will make a visit to the Loberia, a small island located two miles away from where the sea lions are. In the seabed, there are a lot of invertebrates, fish, and sea lions which can be seen during the tour.The itinerary continues to Las Grietas, where you are going to make a fifteen-minute walk and you will see Darwin's finches, shorebirds and lagoon, endemic and native vegetation. Cracks are continuing channels sharks and love, just inland, where the water is less salty. Here you can make snorkeling and swimming. Finally, you will visit La Playa de Los Perros where you'll have the option to take a hike. This beach was named like this for the large number of dog crabs found in the area, along with the biggest marine iguanas of Santa Cruz Island. Once all the activities are done you will back at Puerto Ayora where the tour ends.

What to remember

Important info

Passport required
Minimum age required: 3 years old
In case of taking the tour on the same day of your arrival at the airport of Baltra, the local tour operator cannot be held responsible for flight delays or passengers that would not arrive on time for the afternoon departure
This tour is by boat, please plan accordingly (i.e motion sickness medication)
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions

What's included

Hotel pick-up. Transportation. Local guide (English, Spanish). Snorkel equipment. Snacks. All taxes, fees, and handling charges

What's not included

Hotel drop-off

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Discover Santa Cruz Island, the first most inhabited island in Galapagos. Admire the immense and rich flora and fauna. See sharks, sea lions, land and water iguanas, shorebirds. Explore the Loberia, Las Grietas and la Playa de los Perros

Operating days

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

BM Tours

Meeting Point

Please meet the guide in the lobby of your hotel. If you do not want the pick-up service, you should reach the starting point of the tour at Malecón