Puerto Ayora: Bay Excursion with Snorkeling and Coastal Landscapes
ID: GYG1480178-2260188
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the Bay of Santa Cruz by boat, enjoy snorkeling, and discover the beaches, landscapes, and fascinating marine life of the Galapagos.
Start your adventure in Puerto Ayora and get ready to discover some of the most fascinating spots in the Bay of Santa Cruz. From the cruise port, you'll board a speedboat to sail along the coast and enjoy a combination of volcanic landscapes, beaches, and wildlife.
The first stop will be Punta Estrada, where you can observe seabirds and enjoy a snorkeling experience in its waters. Then we'll continue to Playa de los Perros, a place known for the presence of marine iguanas that often rest on the volcanic rocks.
The excursion continues with a visit to the Canal del Amor and the Canal de Tiburones, where you'll have the opportunity to observe whitetip reef sharks in their natural environment. Afterwards, you'll visit Las Minas de Sal and then Las Grietas, a natural formation of crystal-clear waters surrounded by volcanic rock, where you can enjoy another snorkeling experience.
At the end of the tour, you will return to Puerto Ayora after having explored various landscapes and natural environments along the coast of Santa Cruz. You can also enjoy this experience in the afternoon, departing at approximately 2:00 PM and with drop-off at around 5:00 PM.
Highlights
- Discover Las Grietas, Canal del Amor, and Playa de los Perros.
- See marine iguanas in their natural habitat.
- Explore the Bay of Santa Cruz on a local boat.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After booking, we'll need you to provide the full names of all passengers, their passport or ID document numbers, and their nationalities. This information is required to complete passenger check-in.
Our Galápagos Sealion staff will be at the meeting point wearing the corresponding uniform for easy identification. In addition, we will contact you directly before the activity to provide you with the necessary instructions and to facilitate the meeting with our team.
INCLUDED
- Transportation by speedboat during the tour
- Local guide
- Snorkeling gear (MASK)
- Visit to Punta Estrada
- Visit to Playa de los Perros
- Visit to Canal del Amor (Channel of Love)
- Visit to the Shark Canal
- Visit to the Salt Mines
- Visit to Las Grietas
- Snorkeling activity at Punta Estrada
- Snorkeling activity at Las Grietas
- Snacks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
