Things to do in Galápagos
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Top 10 things to do in Galápagos
1.Giant Tortoise Watching Cruise at Isabela
Boat excursion to observe endemic giant tortoises in their natural habitat around Isabela, one of the largest islands in the archipelago.
≈ 120 €
2.Swimming and Wildlife Watching at Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz
Iconic beach featuring pristine white sand, turquoise waters, and the chance to spot sea turtles, rays, and colorful fish while snorkeling.
Free
3.Charles Darwin Research Center Tour in Santa Cruz
Major scientific museum dedicated to evolution and conservation of the Galápagos, featuring breeding programs for giant tortoises and land iguanas.
≈ 20 €
4.Snorkeling with Sea Lions in the Galápagos at Santa Cruz
Guided snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Tortuga Bay or Champion Islet to observe sea lions, manta rays, tropical fish, and coral.
≈ 85 €
5.Snorkeling at Española Island with Penguins and Sea Lions
Boat excursion to this southern island featuring spectacular snorkeling, Galápagos penguins, and Galápagos fur seals.
≈ 175 €
6.Sierra Negra Volcano Hike on Isabela
Mountain trek to the crater of Sierra Negra volcano, one of the world's largest calderas, with spectacular panoramic views of the archipelago.
≈ 95 €
7.Snorkeling at Bartolomé Island with Galápagos Penguin Spotting
Swim in crystal-clear waters around spectacular rock formations with endemic penguins, tropical fish, and rays.
≈ 95 €
8.Genovesa Island Cruise for Seabird Watching
Boat excursion to remote Genovesa Island, a birdwatcher's paradise home to masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, and endemic flightless cormorants.
≈ 180 €
9.Blue-footed Boobies Watching at Punta Pitt, San Cristóbal
Short coastal hike to a rocky promontory featuring colonies of blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and endemic flightless cormorants.
≈ 65 €
10.Thurston Lava Tubes Hike in Santa Cruz
Short walk through a 500-year-old natural lava tunnel surrounded by endemic vegetation and giant ferns.
Free