The Giant Tortoise Experience is the most iconic tour in Santa Cruz. This must-do experience offers a unique blend of natural wonders, educational insights and personal encounters with iconic species. 

Guided by the experience of our certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide, you will:

Visit the stunning Los Gemelos sink holes and hike the magical Scalesia Cloud forest.

Meet the most iconic Galapagos species at the Giant Tortoise Reserve.

Travel through thousands of years of intense volcanic activity in an impressive Lava Tube

The Giant Tortoise Experience is available in English or Spanish, and has two departures available every day:

In the morning 8 AM
In the afternoon 2 PM

Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands

We will visit exotic places of the Bay of the Gulf of Santa Cruz, our boat will arrive at the small islet called "LA LOBERIA" named for the great colony of sea lions, we will also visit Punta Estrada, the shark channel and the beach of the dog.

We will do snorkeling on this tour.

Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island

Experience the duality of Tortuga Bay, a paradisiacal white sand beach, with a private, organized excursion. 

Discover from "Playa Brava" to up-close encounters with majestic marine iguanas. Our expert guide will lead you to a viewpoint offering spectacular vistas before exploring the serene side of Tortuga Bay, with gentle waves and minimal currents. Traverse trails for sightings of endemic birds and a shark pool. Dive into crystal-clear waters for snorkeling, where encounters with sea turtles, rays and small sharks await.

Ideal for those who wish to make the most of such a prestigious location and there is no better way to explore this site than with an experienced and knowledgeable underwater specialist, who will make sure you get the best snorkel experience.

This calm beach at the same time is the pefect place to practise some snorkeling if you haven't done it before and as preparation for any snorkel trips by boat that you might participate in afterwards.

Beach Wildlife and Snorkel Adventure with Underwater Specialist 

The experience of diving at night is one of the most incredible adventures a diver can have. At night the marine world is another, many animals are more active at night than in the day. No doubt the experience is like going to space. Doing it in a safe place is definitely essential to have a great experience, the Academy Bay offers these conditions and at night it is a magnificent place to practice this adventure. First, you will try fit your gear at the designated time.

Night Dive Adventure in Academy Bay

Taking a Bay Tour on Santa Cruz Island is not just another excursion; it is the perfect introduction to the Galapagos environment, it is the most efficient and exciting way to see incredible biodiversity. 

Here are the reasons why you should join this adventure: 

1. On a half-day tour, cross off your list of the protagonists of the archipelago: 

Sea lions: You will see them resting in the Loberia.

Dryer sharks : you will see these whitetip sharks resting in crystal clear water crevices.

Marine Iguanas : Huge colonies sunbathing on volcanic rocks.

Blue-footed boobies : It is very common to see them watching from the cliffs.

2. Unreal geological landscapes
The tour takes you to Las Grietas, one of the most impressive formations on the island. It is a geological fracture of volcanic rocks where fresh water mixes with salt water. Swimming there, among giant basalt walls, is an almost spiritual experience.

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Santa Cruz Galapagos Bay Expedition

In Santa Cruz Highlands visit Los Gemelos - amazing volcanic sink holes for an ecosystem introduction. Then stop at our private Giant Tortoise Reserve for un unique close wildlife encounter. Finish with an underground walk through a Lava Tube and explore Galapagos from the inside ! 

A 3 - hour tour starting in Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Is where you visit the most interesting attractions leaded by a certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide 

Spectacular views of Los Gemelos - Sink Holes and Lava Tubes

Giant Tortoise Wildlife Reserve - Natural encounters guaranteed !

Learn about History, Geology and Ecology of the Galapagos Archipelago

Enjoy engaging and informative narration by our guides

Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a more personalized experience

Half-day Tours in Santa Cruz

Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands

Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island

Beach Wildlife and Snorkel Adventure with Underwater Specialist

Night Dive Adventure in Academy Bay

Santa Cruz Galapagos Bay Expedition

Santa Cruz Highlands Bike Tour & Giant Tortoise Experience