Daily Tour Galapagos
Santa Fe Island Daily Tour
Itinerary
Santa Fé Island (Snorkeling Day)
- Hotel pick-up in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
- Boarding Time: 08:00 am.
- Sailing time from Santa Cruz to Santa Fé Island (1 hour).
- Arrival at Santa Fe Island at approximately 09:00 am.
- Enjoy 3 snorkeling sessions, each lasting 45 minutes.
- Lunch break.
- Visit Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach).
- Return to Santa Cruz at 15:00 pm.
- Arrival to Santa Cruz at approximately 16:00 pm.
- Transfer back to your hotel.
Places to Visit:
Santa Fé Island:
Santa Fé Island is named after the Capitulations of Santa Fe, where Christopher Columbus was granted titles and authority for his discoveries. The island pays homage to Admiral Samuel Barrington. With an area of 24 km² and a maximum altitude of 259 meters, Santa Fe boasts the largest forest of Opuntia cactus in the archipelago, along with palo santo trees. The island features a stunning turquoise lagoon and tranquil waters where you can snorkel alongside playful sea lions. Its coastal cliffs provide a habitat for swallow-tailed gulls, petrels, and other tropical bird species. Santa Fe is home to a large population of terrestrial iguanas, including the endemic Santa Fe land iguana, as well as lava lizards.
Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach):
Playa Escondida, also known as Hidden Beach, is a picturesque destination on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos. This beautiful beach is teeming with marine life, welcoming visitors with the presence of white-tip reef sharks, golden stingrays, eel rays, and sea turtles. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Playa Escondida and discover the enchanting underwater world it has to offer.
Details:
- Animals to see: Sea lions, sea turtles, reef fish, rays, reef sharks.
- Activities: Snorkeling
- What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.
- Include: Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch,Snack, Water and Snorkeling Equipment.
- Not Included: Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.
Notes:
- We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals, since they are in wildlife.
- The main activitie in this tour is snorkeling.
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