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

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Santa Cruz Island and begin with a 40-minute walk through the forest to Tortuga Bay. At Playa Mansa Beach, you can relax, sunbathe, or swim, and enjoy lunch at your leisure.

We will regroup at 1:45 pm at the Santa Cruz pier and board a boat to explore the surroundings of Tortuga Bay, heading to Punta Estrada to observe seabirds. Next, you will have free time to swim and snorkel. We will continue to Los Perros beach, known for its marine iguanas.

Our next stop will be a lookout point to observe white-finned sharks, followed by the Canal del Amor, a natural fissure with turquoise waters. Finally, we’ll visit the crevices on foot, where you can swim and snorkel with sea lions. The excursion will conclude 8 hours later.

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 hard-to-access area or higher parts, you'll need to go to the Santa Cruz pier.

Want a More Complete Tour?

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