Tortuga Bay Day Trip
Day Trip Details
At the indicated time, we'll pick you from your hotel in Santa Cruz Island, we'll begin our day with a pleasant 40-minute walk through the forest to Tortuga Bay.
Hidden in the bay and surrounded by green mangroves, we'll find the peaceful Playa Mansa Beach. We'll spend the morning enjoying the beach. You can relax on the soft white sand, sunbathe, or swim in the crystalline seawater. You can also make use of this time to have lunch at your own leisure.
We'll meet back up at 1:45 pm at the pier of Santa Cruz and board a boat that will take us to explore the surroundings of Tortuga Bay. The trip will take us to Punta Estrada, where we'll admire numerous seabirds such as pelicans and boobies.
Afterwards, we'll give you free time to swim in its waters and snorkel to explore the beauty of its seabed. Back on board, we'll continue sailing to Los Perros beach, famous for having the largest number of marine iguanas on the island of Santa Cruz.
The next stop will be at a lookout point from where we'll observe white-finned sharks, impressive! We'll continue the tour heading towards the Canal del Amor, a natural fissure between large rock formations through which turquoise waters flow.
Lastly, we'll touch dry land to visit the crevices on foot, a rock formation surrounded by crystal clear waters where we'll be able to swim and snorkel with sea lions.
Finally, we'll return to the starting point and finish this complete excursion 8 hours later.
Hotel Pickup
This tour includes pickup and drop-off at the hotels located in the pier area of Santa Cruz Island. If your hotel is in an area that is difficult to access, or in the higher parts of the island, you'll have to go to the Santa Cruz pier, specifically next to the sign.
Want a More Complete Tour?
If you're in the Galapagos for longer and want to join us and explore more of the islands and beaches, take a look at our Santa Cruz Island 4-Day Tour Package, Galapagos: San Cristobal + Santa Cruz Island 5 or 6-Day Tour, and our Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands: 5-Day Tour Package.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Boat trip
Not included
Food or drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Overland Adventure
Corporate name: OVERLAND ADVENTURE OVERLANDECUADOR S.A.S
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - What is the boat like?
A - The boat is a motor boat that can fit up to 16 people.
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Q - What do I need to bring with me on the trip?
A - We recommend bringing a towel and a swimming costume if you want to go in the water, as well as suncream, a hat, sunglasses. You may also want to bring something to sit on on the beach and things to go snorkelling with. We don't provide lunch, so it's recommended to bring some food and water with you.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
