All Puerto Ayora Tours & Excursions in 2026

You’d be remiss to visit the Galapagos without seeing its resident giant tortoises. Skip the hassle and expense of arranging taxis and enjoy the expertise of a guide who understands the islands’ unique ecology on this convenient tour. Get up close to the long-lived reptiles at Reserva Galápagos Frontier, then tour the lava tunnels and stroll the forest. Finish with an independent photo stop at the Los Gemelos craters.

Spend the day exploring Ecuador's capital city on this small-group tour of Quito. You'll check out the exteriors of the iconic Government's Palace and San Francisco's Church and get an inside look at the famous La Compania Church and Capilla del Hombre Museum, too. This comprehensive tour is capped at just 14 travelers, ensuring a personalized experience for everyone.

Explore the stunning Santa Cruz Highlands on a private half-day tour from Puerto Ayora. Witness the iconic Galapagos tortoises at either El Chato reserve or Rancho Primicias. Marvel at the historic lava tunnels. This tour offers the convenience of a private driver, ensuring a comfortable journey with personalized attention throughout your adventure. - Private hotel pick-up and drop-off in Puerto Ayora - Visit the legendary Galapagos tortoises at El Chato or Rancho Primicias with your on-site guide - Explore Santa Cruz from underground in your historic on-site lava tunnels - Enjoy a flexible schedule in a private vehicle with your personal driver

Discover the Galápagos Your Way – with the Experts Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey across three iconic Galápagos Islands with one of the most trusted local operators, offering over 12 years of experience and top-rated service. Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz to see Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat and walk through ancient lava tunnels. Snorkel in Pinzón or Floreana, surrounded by sea lions, turtles, and reef sharks, using our high-quality gear and full-length wetsuits, cleaned and dried daily for your comfort. On Isabela Island, encounter penguins, flamingos, and marine iguanas, and explore the wetlands and Tortoise Breeding Center. We offer maximum flexibility: add airport transfers, customize accommodation of any category, choose inter-island flights over speedboats, extend your stay with extra nights, tours, or rest days. Whether you’re looking for adventure, wildlife, or a tailored itinerary, we provide a personalized, seamless experience from start to finish.

While on Santa Cruz Island, don’t miss the chance to see Galápagos giant tortoises in their natural environment. This admission ticket grants you access to the nature trails and lava tunnels of El Chato Reserve, an easy 30-minute drive from Puerto Ayora. On this privately owned land, tortoises roam freely, and a self-guided walk allows for plenty of photo ops. Coffee, tea, and rubber boots are provided for convenience.

Our unique tour promises an unforgettable experience! With a 45-minute boat ride to two incredible destinations, you'll witness the incredible beauty of marine life including whitetip sharks, sea lions, and playful wolves at Penguin Bay. You can even swim among the vibrant colors of various fish and turtles in crystal-clear waters. Next up, enjoy the thrill of sport fishing for 45 minutes at the "stone with no name," spotting blue-footed boobies, frigates, and sea lions. Finally, discover the unique flora and fauna of Las Palmitas beach, observing iguanas, frigate birds, sea lions, and fascinating plant life. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, and our experienced guides will ensure your safety throughout the journey. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

This Bartolome Island tour includes a long navigation time as the island is far away, but it is definitely woth it as this tour offers so much more than just a visit and you will be stunned by the breathtaking view, the iconic postcard picture of Galapagos. You will travel aboard aspacious, well-appointed yacht featuring two decks perfect for relaxing or spotting wildlife on the way. Onboard, enjoy delicious, freshly prepared meals (we can accommodate any dietary restrictions too if you let us know in advance). The crew and naturalist guide(s) are not only highly knowledgeable but also passionate about the Galápagos, providing fascinating insights throughout your journey. As part of our commitment to your comfort and experience, we will give you a detailed briefing the evening before in the office, and we provide high-quality snorkeling gear including long wetsuits for extra warmth and comfort, ensuring you're fully prepared and able to enjoy the water to the fullest.

Explore Isabela island on a thrilling day tour and discover its diverse natural wonders. Discover the Tintorera Islet, home to various marine life, including marine iguanas, sea turtles, sharks, and penguins. You’ll also visit the island’s wetlands, a habitat for flamingos, and the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Arnaldo Tupiza.

Embark on a captivating Galapagos Coffee experience, delving deep into local agriculture where locals demonstrate the delicate process of selecting and gathering coffee beans. Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, the stunning surroundings of the farm feature lush vegetation and innovative hydroponic setups. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you interact with friendly residents, gaining insights into their way of life and the rich traditions that shape their community. This unique journey not only offers a taste of exceptional coffee but also a profound connection to the heart and soul of Galapagos' agricultural heritage, making it an unforgettable adventure.

Get up close with sea life on this half-day snorkeling tour. Once you are fitted for your snorkeling gear at the company office, you will board a boat taking you out to the turtle islet. Keep an eye out for the birds of the islet as you approach. Try your hand at fishing with a trawling fishing rod before ending the boat tour with 90 minutes of snorkeling. In the clear waters of the turtle islet, you might spot sharks, sea turtles, corals, starfish and more.

Visit the most iconic places of Santa Cruz in one day. Enjoy the wonderful nature of the highlands, combined with an incredible afternoon sailing around Puerto Ayora Bay. Throughout the day, you will see giant turtles, aquatic animals, boobies, pelicans, birds and much endemic vegetation.

Full day Isabela Island We will visit the famous lagoon of the flamingos, the Arnaldo Tupiza interpretation center, where 8 species of turtles endemic to Isabela are found, we will take a walk through mangroves and manzanillo forests, where we will observe small nesting birds, and then head to the beach. Tintoreras islet is surrounded by volcanic formations and has a canyon-shaped channel where reef sharks sleep. There we will observe blue-footed boobies and penguins for 45 minutes, and then practice snorkeling surrounded by fish, penguins, sea turtles and sea lions. After lunch, we continue to the snorkeling paradise in Las Tintoreras. In addition to sharks and blue-footed boobies, penguins and sea lions can be observed during the hike. When snorkeling, you dive into fresh water where you will find colorful fish, turtles, sea lions, sharks and famous penguins.

Venture to the stunning landscapes of Ecuador just outside of Quito on this hiking tour of the Panocha Reserve. Tour the Avenue of the Volcanos with an expert local guide, learn about indigenous plants and animals and capture photos of incredible vistas on this memorable journey that's perfect for active travelers.

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.

Swim with sea lions, blue sharks, rays and sometimes with penguins. named as one of the best snorkeling activities from the sannta cruz island, it will undoubtedly give you an experience of never forgetting

Immerse yourself in the vibrant wildlife on Santa Fe Island and its surrounding waters on a small-group day tour. After a scenic boat ride from Santa Cruz, you’ll enjoy two snorkeling opportunities. As you discover the crystal clear waters, keep your eyes peeled for Galapagos sharks, sea turtles, marine iguanas, and more. Next, try your hand at catching some local fish, then explore a hidden beach.

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.

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

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.

With so much to see and do on the Galapagos Islands, it can be overwhelming to organize everything on your own. Make one of your adventures completely stress-free with a 3-hour morning tour to three top attractions on Santa Cruz Island. Lead by a license naturalist guide, you visit the volcanic formations of Gremelos and enjoy wildlife encounters at the Giant Tortoise Wildlife Reserve. Round out your island adventure with a short trek through a lava tube.