BAY TOUR

Our tour of the bay is an exciting journey that combines nature and adventure. Visit the Love Channel, the Channel Blue, Beach, Dog's Bay and Franklin, where you can snorkel and swim with turtles and fish. Finally, we will explore The Cracks, a canyon of volcanic rock with crystal clear waters, to close the day in the perfect way.

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TOUR DETAILS

Departure time: 

09h00 to.m or 14: 00 p. m

From:

Dock of Puerto Ayora

Duration: 4 hours

Capacity of the boat:

16 people

Activities:

50% hike – 50% snorkelling

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Naturalist Guide to GNP, Life insurance, Snorkeling equipment (Mask, fins, snorkel), Life Jacket, Transport, Lunch, Snack and Drinks.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

Alcoholic beverages, Tips, personal Expenses, travel Insurance (recommended), Other services not mentioned above.

Terms and Conditions

To confirm your reservation, it is necessary to make a deposit of 100% of the total value of the tour.

The Perfect setting for Your Next Adventure

learn about our travel

08:40

All the passengers will be picked up from your hotels to be directed to our office, where we will test the equipment required for the activities. Then, we will drive to the pier, where we will be waiting for the boat that will take us to the tour. 

09:00 / 14:00

We will have a short navigation of approximately 15 minutes, until Bay Franklin, walking the cliffs of Santa Cruz island. Along the cliffs, you'll be able to see sea lions and blue-footed boobies resting from the boat. 

09:20 / 14:20

Go to Bay Franklin and skirt a natural formation called a Channel of Love. Here you will be able to observe blue-footed boobies, pelicans and sea turtles

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We will disembark at the pier of Punta Estrada, where you will start the tour by land-based activities. To the side of the trail, we'll find a staircase that will take us to the Love Channel, where the naturalist guide will provide a talk on this formation and the origin of its name.

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Below, we will follow the path up to the Playa de los Perros, where we will walk around to see the iconic marine iguanas, which are the largest of the Santa Cruz island.

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The return of the trail, we will make a stop in the Channel of Blue, a small slope where, if the visibility is good, you can see white tipped reef sharks resting on the bottom.

10:30 / 15:30

Then, we return to the boat to find a suitable place to snorkel in the bay. There you will have the opportunity to swim with tropical fish, sea turtles, and, with luck, to observe sea lions.

11:30 / 16:30

We will go to The Cracks, the last stop of the tour. On the trail, you will pass by a saltwater lagoon where you can watch the ducks in the Galapagos, and enjoy beautiful landscapes and viewpoints with views of the bay Franklin.

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Swim in this canyon is an unforgettable experience, where you can see towering cliffs and colourful fish in the crystal-clear waters, or simply take photos in this stunning natural setting.

We will return to the pier to take the boat that will take us back, arriving around 1 p. m. or 6 p. m. 

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