




Santa Fe Galapagos Day Trip
Snorkeling day trip to Santa Fe Island and Escondida Beach from Santa Cruz
Briefing
On the Santa Fe Galapagos Day Trip you will board a yacht that will take you to Santa Fe Island to enjoy its turquoise waters. You will also enjoy a great experience snorkeling in the paradisiacal Playa Escondida. Discovering all the fauna that inhabits it such as tropical fish, sea turtles, manta rays, marine iguanas and sea lions. Afterwards, a delicious lunch will be waiting for you on board to recharge your batteries and return to Puerto Ayora.
Want to know more? 🦭 Here are all the details:
Tour details
Included
- Lunch
- Bilingual guide
- Water
- Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel and fins)
Not included
- Tips
- Additional services
Important information
In order to do this tour, you must be in Santa Cruz Island (Puerto Ayora) one day before departure.
No previous experience is required to do the snorkeling activity but it is essential to know how to swim to be able to do the tour.
A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour. In case you do not reach the minimum, we will offer you different alternatives.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
Santa Fe Galapagos Day Trip
Pick up at your accommodation 🛥️
The guide will pick you up at your hotel in Santa Cruz at 7:30 in the morning. You will head to the dock of Puerto Ayora to take a yacht navigation that will last approximately 40 minutes. You will arrive at Santa Fe Island and be surrounded by an incredible turquoise water bay.

Santa Fe Island 🏝️
This is a small island protected by a natural rock barrier and located between the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal. It is one of the oldest and has one of the most beautiful turquoise water lagoons in the Galapagos Islands. Here you can observe colonies of sea lions and land iguanas.

Snorkeling in Playa Escondida 🤿
It's time to enjoy the experience, put on your snorkel gear and jump into the water. You will swim in the paradisiacal Playa Escondida and observe a great variety of tropical fish, sea turtles, manta rays, marine iguanas and sea lions.

Lunch🍴- Return
It's time for lunch! You will have a delicious lunch on board and later set course back to Puerto Ayora. Once there, your guide will take you back to your hotel on Santa Cruz Island and the Santa Fe Galapagos Day Trip will end.

What to bring to Santa Fe Galapagos Day Trip tour
- Swimsuit
- Sun cream
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Small backpack
- Sandals or sneakers tied (that hold the foot well) and can be put in the water
Questions & Answers
Do I have to be in a certain physical condition to be able to snorkel?
No! The only condition is that you know how to swim, but if you feel like exploring the sea, that's enough.Is there a minimum number of people needed to do the tour?
Yes, a minimum of 2 people is required for the tour. In case you do not reach the minimum, we will offer you different alternatives.
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