Beach Wildlife and Snorkel Adventure with Underwater Specialist

Beach Wildlife and Snorkel Adventure with Underwater Specialist

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About This Experience in Santa Cruz

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.

Why Visit Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz, Ecuador offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Santa Cruz provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Santa Cruz

You can reach Santa Cruz, Ecuador by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Ticket for the speedboat back to Puerto Ayora
  • Lunch menu with different options to choose from - typical Ecuadorian cuisine
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Water (dispenser to re-fill your bottles before leaving for the tour)

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

After the 50-minute walk to reach Tortuga Bay, we

Our office is located only a few steps from the pier, easiest to find via Google Maps. We can also arrange additional pick-up service from your hotel or from the airport and meet you in the Highlands, please let us know.

End Point

The tour will finish again at our office, only 100 meters from the pier, from where we started in the morning.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

After the 50-minute walk to reach Tortuga Bay,... 3 hours 30 minutes

After the 50-minute walk to reach Tortuga Bay, we will be greeted by two different faces of this stunning white sand beach. First, we will pass by "Playa Brava", a paradise for surfers. Then, we will head towards a tranquil pool where we can observe large marine iguanas up close as they bask in the sun. We will continue our journey towards a lookout point that offers spectacular views of the coast, before reaching the other side of Tortuga Bay, where a marvellous beach with very calm water offers the perfect place for our snorkel activity. We will also explore a trail that will lead us to sightings of different endemic bird species. After this exploration walk, you will have the opportunity to snorkel from the beach, in very calm water and along the beautiful mangroves, to some hidden spots with many sea turltes, schools of rays and little baby reef sharks that your local underwater specialist will lead you to. For the way back, we comfortably embark on a speedboat to Puerto Ayora.

Después de la excursión en Tortuga Bay nos... 1 hour

Después de la excursión en Tortuga Bay nos dirigiremos hacia un restaurante ubicado en la calle principal, donde se puede escoger el almuerzo entre una variedad de deliciosas opciones de la auténtica cocina local.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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