Highlights
- Swim in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Las Grietas.
- Explore the historic Salt Mine with a naturalist tour guide.
- Relax at Playa de los Alemanes and enjoy unforgettable views.
- Ideal for snorkeling and nature lovers.
Description
Discover some of Santa Cruz's most iconic sights on a guided tour that combines nature, history, and spectacular coastal landscapes. Your experience begins with a hike to Las Grietas, an impressive volcanic formation with crystal-clear turquoise waters, considered one of the best places for swimming and snorkeling in the Galapagos. Enjoy time to cool off while observing the transparency of the water and the volcanic rock surroundings that make this a unique place.
During the tour, you'll also visit the Salt Mine, a place of great historical importance where you'll learn how the natural salt deposits were formed and their relevance for the island's first inhabitants. Your Naturalist tour guide will share interesting facts about the geology, flora, fauna, and history of this sector of the Galápagos National Park.
The adventure continues at Playa de los Alemanes, a quiet white-sand beach with calm waters, perfect for relaxing, enjoying the scenery, or taking unforgettable photographs of the natural surroundings.
Throughout the activity, you'll walk along trails surrounded by cacti, palo santo forests, and typical Galapagos vegetation, with the possibility of observing birds and other endemic species in their natural habitat.
If you're looking for an experience that combines hiking, snorkeling, history, and some of the most beautiful scenery in Santa Cruz, this sightseeing tour is the ideal option to enjoy the essence of the Galápagos in just a few hours, always accompanied by a licensed naturalist guide who will enrich your visit with fascinating information about this extraordinary archipelago.
Includes
Certified naturalist tour guide
Snorkeling gear (mask and tube)
National Park reserve
Use of water taxis for pick-up and drop-off
Visit to Las Grietas
Visit to the Salt Mine
Visit to Playa de los Alemanes
Assistance during the whole activity
Excludes
Food and drinks
Towel
Tips (optional)
Items of a personal nature
Travel insurance
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
