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Spend a few hours exploring the Galapagos island of Santa Cruz on this half-day tour. Sail to La Loberia where you can swim with sea lions who call the area home. Then, it’s off to Punta Estrada to observe birds like blue-footed boobies and pelicans. Finally, visit Playa de Los Dogs to see a large number of iguanas that live in volcanic landscapes.
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Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
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Are you ready to live an unforgettable adventure in the wonderful Galapagos Islands? We invite you to discover the Galapagos Frontier reserve, a natural paradise where you can meet face to face with the legendary giant tortoises and explore the mysterious lava tunnels in their natural state. Our naturalist guide, with more than 30 years of experience, will take you on a fascinating journey through the endemic forest of the Galapagos. Breathe the fresh air and let yourself be enveloped by the exuberant flora and fauna that surrounds you. At each step, you will witness the unique beauty of endemic species such as owls, canaries and the famous Darwin's finches. But that is not all. Immerse yourself in an amazing underground world as you enter the lava tunnels. Marvel at the impressive formations of stalactites and stalagmites that have been forged over thousands of years. Discover the geological secrets of the Galapagos Islands as you come across the graceful Tito Alva owl.
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Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour
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Discover the wonders of San Cristobal Island stress-free on a full-day small-group tour. This comprehensive excursion seamlessly blends land and water exploration, offering the best of the island’s landscapes, species, and sites. Between a private nature walk and group snorkel opportunities, you enjoy up-close views of sea lions, marine birds, iguanas, sea turtles, sharks, and more. Top-notch snorkel gear and wetsuits are provided for additional convenience.
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Day tour to San Cristobal Island with private Land Tour and snorkeling
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Embark on a thrilling day tour to Isabela Island and discover its diverse natural wonders. Begin at the Tintorera Islet, home to various marine life, including marine iguanas, sharks, and penguins. Later, using provided snorkel gear, observe the island’s underwater world up close. You’ll also visit the island’s wetlands, a habitat for flamingos, and the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. This excursion promises an adventurous and educational experience that’s fun for everyone.
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Day Tour to Isabela Island with Tintorera Islet, Snorkeling Wetlands & Flamingos
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The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most bio-diverse places on earth, but you don’t have to take a pricey multi-day tour to experience Ecuador’s wildlife haven. Discover Seymour North Island on this full-day tour from Santa Cruz and marvel at blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and other wildlife. Hotel pickup is included.
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Seymour North Island & Las Bachas Full-Day Tour
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Discover the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands during this 5-day tour. Visit three different islands to hike, take photographs, and learn about the local ecosystem from naturalist guides. Explore Flamingo Lagoon on Isabela Island and go snorkeling at Las Tintoreras. See a range of wildlife including tortoises, sea lions, and rays.
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Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days)
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"Live an unforgettable day on the amazing Isabela Island! Discover paradise beaches, swim with sea turtles, explore Tintoreras islet and observe the iconic Galapagos giant turtles in their habitat. A tour full of adventure, nature and unique moments that you will not want to miss. Book now and make Isabela your best memory in the Galapagos Islands!"
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Full Day on Isla Isabela and Islote Tintoreras from Santa Cruz
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Explore the iconic area of Bartolome Island on a full-day tour from Puerto Ayora. This volcanic island is rich in biodiversity both on land and underwater. Take in the beautiful landscapes from the viewpoint at the top of the island and discover the abundant marine life with a snorkeling excursion. Enjoy a boxed lunch and listen to informative commentary from your guide throughout the day.
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Bartolome Island Full Day Tour
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Referred to as the “Enchanted Islands,” the Galapagos Islands, situated off the coast of Ecuador, boast thrilling adventures as well as relaxation. On this 3-night excursion, head to Santa Cruz from the Baltra Airport. Positioned at the center of the archipelago, it features rich flora and fauna along with rugged landscapes and dense forests. Here, you’ll witness the breeding process of the tortoises. Also visit Tortuga Beach where you can catch glimpses of animal and plant species, including the lava lizards, finches, and others.
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Galapagos- Santa Cruz Explorer 4 days
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Often claimed as the best spot for snorkelling and an island not to be missed! This trip will include an unforgettable snorkelling experience with a very high chance of seeing marine turtles, sea lions, rays, white tip sharks and reef fish in crystal clear water. On occasion, you may even see some penguins! While snorkelling is the main activity, you’ll also be able to do some fishing during this trip if conditions allow it and if everyone on board wants to participate in this activity. It is your choice of what you do with your catch, either releasing back to the sea or getting our onboard chef to cook them for you! We are Ninfa Tour, a local Galapagos tour operator able to offer you local prices (the same as if you buy it in town). We are proud to have been running tours for 40 years and have delivered tours to over 100,000 happy customers!
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Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkeling & Fishing
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Explore one of the most wildlife-rich islands in the Galapagos aboard a comfortable and well-equipped yacht designed to offer a smooth and relaxing sailing. Enjoy delicious meals on board, the attention of a friendly and experienced crew, and the guidance of a certified naturalist who will bring the landscape and its fascinating creatures to life. Before the tour, you will be given a detailed briefing so that you are fully prepared for the day. During the excursion, you can discover the fascinating underwater world of the archipelago by practicing snorkeling, using an exclusive high-end equipment of renowned brands such as Cressi and Scubapro. This tour combines unforgettable wildlife encounters – such as blue-footed boobies, frigates, yellow terrestrial iguanas, sea lions and marine species – with comfort, security and expert guidance, making it the ideal choice for those who want to experience the best of the Galapagos.
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North Seymour and Bachas or Mosquera Beach Yacht Day Tour
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Come with us in explore this two incredible island, Santa Cruz an Isabela. You will have great experiences visiting the most important places in Galapagos In this program you will visit the Charles Darwin station, Visit the Isabela Island included the wetlands and tintoreras tour, definitely the best option to explore Galápagos in 5 days.
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5 Days Galapagos Extreme - "Santa Cruz and Isabela Island "
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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.
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8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping
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Visit Bartolome Island and for a day of hiking and snorkeling with this small-group tour from Puerto Ayora. You'll take a hike up to the volcanic top of the island to take in great views of the surrounding area before continuing to Playa Dorada, known for its resident penguins. While at the beach, you'll get the chance to snorkel in the waters of Sullivan Bay before returning to Puerto Ayora.
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Full Day Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay
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The Kayak tour is a unique activity where you visit exclusive sites. By completing this program you will be advised by trained bilingual staff for the entire adventure. You will have the opportunity to watch seabirds and fish from the comfort of the kayak. The tour leader will help at all times by giving instructions to make it a pleasant and comfortable experience.
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Kayaking Experience in Franklin Bay
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Santa Cruz may not be the largest island in the Galapagos, but this petite island still boasts plenty to explore. See its famous beaches, rock formations, and maybe even some of its native wild animals in their natural habitat on this tour, which is limited to a small group of 10 people or fewer and includes hotel pickup.
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Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands
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With its unique volcanic formations, Bartolome Island is the Galapagos reef that will make you feel like you are on another planet. The Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora will take you to one of the most spectacular viewpoints of the islands, you will only have to climb 400 steps to get there! You will also visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, where you will walk among penguins, hawks, or lava cactus and snorkel among sea turtles, multicolored fish, or white-tip sharks. This one-day guided tour includes a round trip transfer from Santa Cruz Island, lunch on board the yacht, and snorkeling equipment, so get your ducks in the water!
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Bartolome Island Day Trip with Snorkeling from Puerto Ayora
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Get up close and personal with marine iguanas, sea lions, and hawks on a day trip to Santa Fe Island from Santa Cruz. Included hotel pickup ensures a smooth start. Once aboard the yacht, you’ll set off for Santa Fe Island. In addition to wildlife sightings, you’ll have time to enjoy Playa Escondida. The day tour also includes a filling lunch with a vegetarian option available.
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Full Day Santa Fe Playa escondida snorkeling tour
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The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most bio-diverse places on earth, but you don’t have to take a pricey multi-day tour to experience Ecuador’s wildlife haven. Discover Floreana Island on this full-day tour from Puerto Ayora, including highlights such as the Scalecias Forest, Asilo de la Paz, and the Black Beach, where you can swim and snorkel. Hotel pickup is included.
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Full Day Floreana Tour
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Bahia Tour is the perfect option for exploring the coast of Santa Cruz and its main attractions, combining snorkeling and hiking activities, accompanied by experienced guides. Prepare for a journey that will awaken a deep sense of appreciation for nature's wonderful diversity as you experience firsthand the wonder of the underwater world. This is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories and immerse yourself in the wonders of the world around us. Don't wait to book your adventure today and let nature capture your heart in ways you never thought possible!
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Santa Cruz Bay Tour: Half-Day Tour with 5 Sights
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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.
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7-Days Galapagos Island Hopping Tour in Ecuador
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With so much to do in Santa Cruz, it can be overwhelming to organize everything on your own. Make one of your adventures completely stress-free with a 3-hour afternoon tour to three of the island's top sights. Along with your naturalist guide, visit the Los Gremelos volcanic formations, hike the Scalesia Cloud forest, and get cozy with local wildlife at the Giant Tortoise Wildlife Reserve. Finally, have your camera ready for a jaunt through a lava tube.
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Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands
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This experience combines 50% cycling and 50% walking, allowing you to explore the nature of the Santa Cruz Highlands in an active and close way. We will meet in the San Francisco Park of Puerto Ayora, where we will collect bicycles and safety helmets. From there we will take a bus to the area of Los Guayabillos, where we will begin our bicycle tour descending through the rural part of the island. Along the way we will cross agricultural landscapes and natural forests where you can observe fruit trees, Galapagos coffee plantations and rural life of the island. Upon arrival at Galapagos Frontier, we will continue the experience with a guided hike through the nature reserve, where you can observe giant turtles in their natural habitat and explore the fascinating lava tunnels formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. This tour is ideal for those looking for an active experience that combines adventure and nature.
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BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos
4 hours 30 minutes
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The North Seymour Island allows you to discover (walking) frigate birds, blue footed boobies, herons, hawks, and swallow-tailed gulls sitting among the ledges and rocks. Engage on the trip to enjoy the whitest sand beach (Bachas Beach) next to the pink flamingo lake. The site to visit could be different according to the Galapagos National Park authorization. Enjoy snorkeling with sharks, sea lions, green turtles, marine iguanas, and a variety of marine wildlife.
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North Seymour Island Day Tour
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