Tortuga Bay Day Trip

Huge marine iguanas, giant tortoises, sea lions, beautiful beaches and incredibly diverse ecosystems... Discover why the Galapagos are known as the Enchanted Islands.

Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you from your hotel in Santa Cruz Island, and begin with a 40-minute walk through the forest to Tortuga Bay. We'll spend the morning at Playa Mansa Beach, where you can relax, sunbathe, or swim. You may have lunch at your own leisure.

We will regroup at 1:45 pm at the Santa Cruz pier to board a boat for an exploration of Tortuga Bay’s surroundings. The trip includes a visit to Punta Estrada to observe seabirds like pelicans and boobies.

Afterward, enjoy free time for swimming and snorkeling. We will then proceed to Los Perros beach, known for its marine iguanas. Our next stop is a lookout point to observe white-finned sharks, followed by the Canal del Amor, a natural fissure with turquoise waters.

We'll conclude with a visit to the crevices on foot, where you can swim and snorkel with sea lions. We will return to the starting point, finishing this 8-hour excursion.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in the pier area of Santa Cruz Island. If your hotel is in a difficult-to-access area, you will need to go to the Santa Cruz pier, next to the sign.

Want a More Complete Tour?

If you're in the Galapagos for longer and want to explore more, consider our Santa Cruz Island 4-Day Tour Package, Galapagos: San Cristobal + Santa Cruz Island 5 or 6-Day Tour, and Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands: 5-Day Tour Package.