Cerro Mesa & Garrapatero Beach Tour

Immerse yourself in the natural paradise of Santa Cruz Island on this unmissable tour: enjoy mountain biking through Cerro Mesa Ecological Reserve and relaxing on the beautiful Garrapatero Beach.

Cerro Mesa & Garrapatero Beach Tour

After pickup from your hotel in Puerto Ayora, you will head to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. You will begin your mountain biking adventure, exploring the biodiversity of the Galapagos. As you ride along mountain trails, you will navigate through the Cerro Mesa Ecological Reserve, taking in the diverse plant life and wildlife while enjoying views from over 1200 feet (390 meters) above sea level.

Following your biking experience, you will travel to Garrapatero Beach, known for its extensive sandy area. Here, you can relax and enjoy a picnic lunch, which includes grilled fish. After lunch, you will have free time to explore Garrapatero Beach, engage in water sports, or sunbathe. Additionally, you can visit a nearby lagoon to see flamingos and ducks.

After a day immersed in nature, you will return to Puerto Ayora for hotel drop-off.

Important information

The mountain biking route is accessible for most fitness levels, with an option to travel by car if preferred. Inform the guide on the excursion day.Light rain is typical in the Cerro Mesa area throughout the year.

Pickup

This tour includes a pickup and drop-off service at around 7:45 am from the main hotels in Puerto Ayora: Flamingo, Red Booby, Mainao, Galapagos Suites, Fernandina, Villa Laguna, Isla Sol, SolyMar, Angermeyer, and Royal Palm. The exact pickup time will be confirmed with you.

If your hotel is not listed, please meet at Hotel Maidith White Cove (Cucuve S/N and Floreana) by 8 am.