Ecuador · Wildlife

Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands

3 Hours Round trip from EC Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore several emblematic sights around Santa Cruz Bay
  • 02 See sea lions at La Loberia
  • 03 Walk across lava rocks at Las Grietas
  • 04 Snorkel and swim in the waters of Las Grietas
  • 05 Spot Darwin finches, shorebirds, and marine iguanas
  • 06 Visit Playa de los Perros and its famous dog crabs
  • 07 Enjoy a boat tour with a professional bilingual guide

Discover the coastal highlights of Santa Cruz Island on this 3-hour bay tour through some of the Galapagos’ most emblematic natural sites. Ideal for nature lovers, this experience combines short boat rides, wildlife spotting, scenic walks, and time for snorkeling and swimming in striking island surroundings.

Visit places such as La Loberia, where sea lions, marine iguanas, coastal birds, fish, and basaltic formations can be seen, then continue to Las Grietas for a walk across lava rocks and a chance to swim and snorkel in its clear waters. The tour also includes a stop at Playa de los Perros, known for its dog crabs and large marine iguanas, before returning to Puerto Ayora.

Discover the coastal highlights of Santa Cruz Island on this 3-hour bay tour through some of the Galapagos’ most emblematic natural sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

This tour is in charge of taking tourists to six different emblematic sights of the Galapagos Islands. 

First, you will make a visit to the "Loberia". It is a small island located two miles away where the sea lions are. They are very friendly. In the seabed there are a lot of invertebrates, fish and sea lions which can be seen on the tour, also coastal birding, marine iguanas and basaltic formations.“Las Grietas” is the next place to be visited. Here you are going to make a fifteen minute walk on lava rocks where you can see Darwin finches, shorebirds and lagoon, endemic and native vegetation. Cracks are continuing channels sharks and love, just inland, where the water is less salty. Here you can make snorkeling and swimming. “Las Grietas” is the next place to be visited. Here you are going to make a fifteen minute walk on lava rocks where you can see Darwin finches, shorebirds and lagoon, endemic and native vegetation. Cracks are continuing channels sharks and love, just inland, where the water is less salty. Here you can make snorkeling and swimming. Finally visit "La Playa de Los Perros" where you'll have the option to take a hike. This beach was named like this for the large number of dog crabs found in the area, along with the biggest marine iguanas of Santa Cruz Island. 

Once all the activities are done we will leave you at Puerto Ayora where the tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from EC 3 cities · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Transportation
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Snacks

What's Not Included

  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel Pick up
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • In case of taking the tour at the same day of your arrival to the airport of Baltra, we cannot be held responsible for flight delays or passengers that would not arrive on time for the afternoon departure.
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • • Dress code is casual or sport clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers) • Note: This tour is by boat, please plan accordingly (i.e motion sickness medication) • Please make sure to confirm pickup time ahead of time with the tour operator
  • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
EC
Tour start
EC
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in EC.

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