Bay Tour – Santa Cruz Island
The best of Puerto Ayora in half a day
The experience
The Puerto Ayora classic: in a single morning or afternoon you will take in the best-loved coastal sights of Santa Cruz. La Lobería, the Shark Channel, the Canal del Amor and Playa de los Perros combine with the star of the show: Las Grietas.
Las Grietas is a volcanic fissure of crystal-clear emerald water, perfect for swimming and snorkelling between rock walls. A short, affordable and remarkably complete tour.
Las Grietas
Swim in a volcanic crevice of crystal-clear filtered water between 10-metre basalt walls.
The Shark Channel
Watch white-tipped reef sharks resting in the channel and sea lions at La Lobería.
Ideal for your first day
An easy half day close to town: perfect for settling in on arrival day or before a flight.
How is the day spent?
A day on this tour
Indicative itinerary — it may change with the tide, the weather and National Park rules.
Casting off from the main pier
Short boat crossing across the bay of Puerto Ayora.
La Lobería and the Shark Channel
Snorkelling with sea lions and reef shark sightings from the boat.
Canal del Amor and Playa de los Perros
Short walk to the viewpoints over the turquoise channel and the marine iguana colony.
Las Grietas
Walk between salt pools and cacti to the crevice; time to swim and snorkel.
Return
Boat ride back to the main pier.
What's included?
- Boat transport across the bay
- Certified guide
- Snorkelling gear
Not included
- Drinks and snacks
- Tips (optional)
What to pack
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Cap and sunglasses
- Swimwear and a change of clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera or phone in a waterproof case
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