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 being picked up from your hotel in Puerto Ayora, you'll travel to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. You'll use a mountain bike to explore the biodiversity of the Galapagos. As you ride along the mountain trails in the Cerro Mesa Ecological Reserve, you will see vibrant plants, flowers, and wildlife while enjoying views from over 1200 feet (390 metres) above sea level.

Post biking, you will travel to Playa de Garrapatero, known for its extensive sandy beach. Here, you'll take a break for a picnic lunch featuring grilled fish with a sea view. After lunch, you'll have the afternoon free to explore Garrapatero Beach, engage in water sports, or relax on the sand. A nearby lagoon offers opportunities to observe flamingos and ducks.

At the day's end, you'll return to Puerto Ayora and be dropped off at your hotel.

Important information

The mountain biking route is accessible for most individuals. If you wish to complete the route by car, inform the guide on the day.This area experiences light rain throughout the year.

Pickup

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

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