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 our day with a 40-minute walk through the forest to Tortuga Bay.

We'll spend the morning at Playa Mansa Beach, where you can relax on the soft white sand, sunbathe, or swim. Lunch can be taken at your own leisure.

We'll meet at 1:45 pm at the Santa Cruz pier to board a boat for the exploration of Tortuga Bay's surroundings, including Punta Estrada, where numerous seabirds can be observed. You'll have free time to swim and snorkel. The next destination is Los Perros beach, known for its large population of marine iguanas.

We'll proceed to a lookout point to observe white-finned sharks and then head to Canal del Amor, where turquoise waters flow between rock formations. The tour ends with a visit to the rock formations on foot, allowing snorkeling with sea lions.

The excursion lasts 8 hours.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in the pier area of Santa Cruz Island. If your hotel is hard to access, 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 of the islands and beaches, 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.