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Isla Santa Fe - Galapagos

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Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 999
VISIT TO SANTA FE ISLAND + HIDDEN BEACH web
Isla Santa Fe - Galapagos

GalapagosBKtours
  • Email address verified
41 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

 Description:


Departure from your hotel 7:30 AM to transfer them to the pier of Puerto Ayora, boarding the yacht will have approximately 40 minutes of navigation. Upon arrival they will disembark on Santa Fe Island, which is a central island surrounded by an incredible turquoise water bay!

This island is protected by a natural barrier of rocks, on which colonies of sea lions and flying hawks can be seen. Upon disembarking on the island you can see sea lions resting on the beach around you, you will continue on a walk where you can observe two species of land iguanas that are found only within this island, whose main food is the leaves and fruits of the large and thick cacti which are also a great attraction of this island, since it has giant cacti in all its surroundings.

The bay in all its length and width is an excellent place to swim and snorkel. Sea turtles, rays, wolves, fish and the crystal clear and warm water are unique attractions.

Santa Fe Island (also called Barrington) is an Ecuadorian island that is part of the Galapagos Islands archipelago. It is in the center of them; It is the eleventh for its extension, having a surface of 24 km² and a maximum altitude of 259 m. Geologically it is one of the oldest, since volcanic rocks of around four million years have been found.

There is a landing site located in Barrington Bay on the northeast side of the island. A large number of sea lions are found on the beaches of this bay.

It was named in honor of the Capitulations of Santa Fe, signed on April 17, 1492, in which Christopher Columbus was granted the titles of Admiral Major of the Ocean, Viceroy and Governor General of the lands he discovered, the right of three in the appointments of councilors and the tenth or 10% of all merchandise that will be traded in the Indies.

What’s not included

  • hotel pick up
  • Guide (PNG)
  • Snorkeling Gear
    Mask & fins
  • Lunch
  • Snack
  • Towels

Available Packages

Trip Price
$200

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Tailor Made tour in the Galapagos Islands

Reviews

JP
Fue una visita realmente espectacular. Todo fue perfecto: el barco, la atención de la tripulación, la comida, el guía naturalista y, sobre todo, el espectacular paisaje de Bartolomé Island y el snorkel en Sulivan bay donde vimos pingüinos, tiburones, tortugas y mil tipos de peces distintos. Una locura de la naturaleza. Si viajan a Santa Cruz, no dejen de hacer este tour...vale realmente la pena
By Juan P for VISIT TO BARTOLOME ISLAND & SULIVAN BAY on Aug 22, 2024
NO RECOMENDADO, CUIDADO, ESTAFA. Una verdadera estafa, primero el turoperador pidió que canceláramos por civitatis porque demoraban en pasar. Luego le pasamos la dirección y no sabíamos que debíamos ir a Galápagos, dado que estábamos en Manta y casi unos 20 días antes que habíamos dicho esto, no nos dijeron nada, escribieron el día antes que no podían hacer nada, y que no se dieron cuenta que nuestro hotel estaba en Manta. Perdimos todo el dinero, nos sentimos estafados, la realidad es que es una verguenza la agencia, no lo recomiendo para nada.
By Javier G for VISIT TO BARTOLOME ISLAND & SULIVAN BAY on Jul 20, 2024
The trip itself was fine but the organization was lacking. We did not get any communication regarding pick up time or meeting place until I called the day prior. And it seemed as if they were not expecting us. When we were dropped off at the port for the ferry to the speed boat to get to Isabela Island we were advised that the tour leader would have our names displayed. The speed boat ride was very harsh and if I had any medical issues ... back sensitivity, this would have been a disaster. Once on Isabela Island, our names were nowhere to be found and a tour leader had to call the tour operator who then added us to his list. Once the land tour was completed by Victor, we were handed over to Andrea for the kayaking portion of the tour. This felt out of sorts and we felt as if we were best being accommodated by Victor and Andrea as a stop gap measure. This was very disappointing as this was the most costly all the tours we did in the 5 days we were in the Galapagos. Would not use the services again or recommend them.
By Christopher C for FULL DAY TOUR TO ISABELA FROM SANTA CRUZ on Jun 23, 2024
MG
One of the best vacations, ever! Galapagos Islands are just out of this world. Full of nature, beauty, flora and fauna, including some rare & almost extinct species! Overall a wonderful time!
By Manish G for Galapagos 4 days 3 nights on May 03, 2024
PB
One of my best dives ever! I especially appreciate the great pictures and videos of the dive that were provided to us after the dive. Thank you!
By PAT B for galapagos on Feb 08, 2024
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