This is the unique transportation to go from Hotels in Puerto Ayora to Baltra Airport.
First we pick up you in your Hotel to go to Baltra airport, after this we will take the Canal de Itabaca to take the barcaza then we can go Baltra Airport
Embark on a unique Galapagos adventure: Explore the majestic upper part of Santa Cruz Island by bike and immerse yourself in the wonder of nature! Pedal along picturesque trails, admire the iconic giant tortoises in their natural habitat, and let the magic of the Galapagos envelop you. Ready to live an unforgettable experience? Hop on your bike and join us to discover the wild beauty of the Santa Cruz Heights! ♂️
Remember to be prepared according to the season of your visit, it may be a humid season (rain and sun) and be prepared with repellent and sunscreen.
The level of demand of the route is minimal, after knowing and seeing the turtles in their natural state we have a short section where the ascent tests our physique a little.
This tour allows you to get to know the captial of the Galapagos: San Cristobal Island and its beautiful sites in only one day; you will not only get to see tons of sea lions and many sea lions babies, but also many marine birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, tropical fish, sharks and even more sea lions. Moreover, you will get to see beautiful landscapes with crystal clear turquoise water and the iconic Kicker Rock.
This tour is the perfect combination of land and water, as during the snorkel activity you will get to know the abundant wildlife underwater, while three sites (Punta Carola, Tijeretas and La Loberia) allow you to get to the the most beautiful sites, species and landscapes San Cristobal has to offer on land too.
The tour includes a very good lunch menu too and you will be provided with high quality snorkel equipment and wetsuits.
Please note that the only way to get to San Cristobal is by PUBLIC SPEEDBOAT - of course they are safe but on rough sea it can get choppy!
The 5-day Program is a short but all-encompassing itinerary among our Galapagos Islands Travel tours. It features a comprehensive travel plan with the perfect length for two – three or for a family vacation.
You will travel to three of the Galapagos Islands: SANTA CRUZ, ISABELA plus one Navigable Island site (either Bartolomé, Seymour, Santa Fe or Plazas).
Activities include swiming with sea-lions, snorkeling with sharks and sea-turtles in Isabela, getting close to giant tortoises in their natural habitat in Santa Cruz.
La Fe Hike in a candelabra cactus forest, it is crossed by marine iguana colony, reaching the end sea lions, blue footed boobies and frigates.
snorkeling sea lions and manta rays, sea turtles
Start at Pinzon Island where you have two areas to snorkel to see sharks, sea lions, turtles and hundreds of colorful fish.
Visit Seymour Island here we will make a walk (50 mnt to 1H) to observe the Red-breasted Frigates nesting, Blue-footed Boobies nesting and the majestic land Iguanas in their natural state.
North Seymour is one of the most important islands to visit in the northern part of the islands as this island has large colony of boobies and frigates that nest throughout the year.
Enjoy a wonderful snorkeling in Santa Fe Island! Santa Fe is one of the best snorkeling tours in the Galapagos. During this snorkeling tour you will be able to see many animals such as sea lions, sharks, turtles and more in beautiful crystal clear waters!
Navigation from Santa Cruz to Santa Fe is approximately 1 hour. We will snorkel at two different points on Santa Fe Island and there will also be a stop at Playa Escondida where you can disembark to enjoy the beach or do another snorkel if you prefer.
We will enjoy the charms that give us, the beautiful Galapagos Islands. We will have the opportunity to live so closely with the fascinating species that hide these enchanted islands. You can enjoy the most essential and representative activities from two fascinating and important islands: Santa Cruz and Isabela
One day visit to the best of the city of Isabela plus a private tour to Tintoreras islet, ideal for short people without the opportunity to stay a couple of nights in Isabela and who want to know Isabela Island and see Galapagos penguins. Guaranteed way.
The Galapagos Islands are home to distinct species and populations of animals, including penguins, iguanas, sea lions, turtles, and more. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands are uniquely unafraid of humans. This program is a more economic way to explore the Galapagos Islands, a land based tour. Activities in this program include swimming, snorkeling, with marine animals, hiking, bird watching, and walking among giant Galapagos tortoises.
Taking your time in exploring Isabela island in a fast Visit
This is the best option to visit the gourgeous island of Isabela without the rush of a full day tour, go deeper in the unique spots that this place offer.
The tour starts from Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, we will visit the most important point of Floreana island, this point has a lot history and it was discovered at 1535, the presence of whalers, pirates, the arrival of the baroness among other stories that make this island a worthy place to visit and explore.
In this destination we can observe blue footed boobies, sea turtles and white-finned sharks
Join this full-day tour experiential fishing around of Santa Fe, learn about its wildlife and enjoy the nature.
In this excursion you also will get the chance to stop at two snorkel spots in order to practice this activity.
This is the best option to explote Isabela island with one of the best tours as Lava Tunnels Tour.
The volcanic origin of the Enchanted Islands is admired in indescribable landscapes such as these that will take your breath away and motivate you to explore and live an incomparable experience.
In this excursion you will enjoy about a tour experiential fishing around of Santa Fe, learn about its wildlife and enjoy the nature, also will get the chance to stop at two snorkel spots in order to practice this activity.
For adventure-seekers who are avidly hunting for a place that gives them all the elements of a thrilling escapade, Pinzon Island seems to be the epic landmark in the Galapagos Islands where you can unlock nature’s drama and imbue your spirit with the call of the marine wildlife.
Our tour has been organized to enable a full-day tour to Pinzon Island which allows you to discover a medley of unique animals living in their natural habitats like the sea lions, dolphins, turtles, and iguanas. The primary activity at the Pinzon Island excursion is snorkeling and getting close and upfront with the inhabitants of this island.
You can engage in fishing and enjoy the flavor of the yellowfish tuna that you catch onboard the boat. The tour concludes with observing more of the beautiful wildlife in La Fe.
Experience the duality of Tortuga Bay, a paradisiacal white sand beach, with a private, organized excursion.
Discover from "Playa Brava" to up-close encounters with majestic marine iguanas. Our expert guide will lead you to a viewpoint offering spectacular vistas before exploring the serene side of Tortuga Bay, with gentle waves and minimal currents. Traverse trails for sightings of endemic birds and a shark pool. Dive into crystal-clear waters for snorkeling, where encounters with sea turtles, rays and small sharks await.
Ideal for those who wish to make the most of such a prestigious location and there is no better way to explore this site than with an experienced and knowledgeable underwater specialist, who will make sure you get the best snorkel experience.
This calm beach at the same time is the pefect place to practise some snorkeling if you haven't done it before and as preparation for any snorkel trips by boat that you might participate in afterwards.
The island is inhabited mostly by giant endemic turtles, sea lions, Galapagos hawks, dolphins and marine iguanas, the Pinzón Galápagos Island offers some wonderful diving opportunities and allows you to get up close with a lot of marine life, like turtles , eels, eagle rays, marine iguanas, dolphins and even lobsters.
The Day Tour to Santa Fe Island departs from Puerto Ayora's Main Pier, the sailing is about two hours, this island is located South East of Santa Cruz Island. In this island you will find an endemic land iguana that lives only in this place, sea lions in a white sand beach resting waiting for pictures, they pose to your cameras. The trail starts at the beach and leads you into a giant cactus forest while the Galapagos hawk overfly in the light blue sky. Crabs, nocturnal herons, marine iguanas, mockingbirds and Galapagos doves are often spotted in this unique island. The snorkel will take place in a bay called Fisherman Bay in Santa Fe Island; here you may spot sea turtles, rays, sea lions, fishes, Galapagos sharks and many more in this rocky reef.
Through our commitment to personalized service and attention to detail, Monserrat Galapagos Expeditions aims to create the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience on the enchanted islands.
Our journey through Galapagos’ Southeastern Islands will be teeming with magnificent islands and endemic wildlife! During our first day, we’ll encounter giant tortoises at Cerro Colorado. After that, a fascinating array of different booby species wait for us at Punta Pitt. During the third day of our Galapagos expedition, a visit to Española Island will put us face to face with magnificent wildlife, from mockingbirds to colorful marine iguanas! On the fourth day, we’ll wake up in Floreana Island, where historic Post Office Bay and Cormorant Point’s green beach await. After this, we sail all the way to the west, where we’ll get to walk across young lava formations at Punta Moreno and explore the fascinating mangroves of southern Fernandina. Our Galapagos adventure concludes with a morning visit to Eden Islet and a high note: an afternoon wander across beautiful North Seymour Island.
The Galapagos Islands are home to distinct species and populations of animals, including penguins, iguanas, sea lions, turtles, and more. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands are uniquely unafraid of humans. This program is a more economical way to explore the Galapagos Islands, on a land-based tour. Activities in this program include swimming, snorkeling, with marine animals, hiking, bird watching, and walking among giant Galapagos tortoises.