Cerro Mesa Reserve and Garrapatero Beach Day Trip

Language: English, Spanish

Duration: Up to 8 hours

Tour Highlights

- Go for a bike ride through the Cerro Mesa Ecological Reserve.
- Take in the breathtaking view of the island.
- Have a picnic on the beach at Garrapatero.

Tour Overview

Explore Cerro Mesa Ecological Reserve and admire the island's views and native species.

You'll ride your bike from Puerto Ayora to the higher part of Santa Cruz Island, where you'll visit the Cerro Mesa Ecological Reserve. You'll cycle along the roads, admiring the local flora and fauna and taking in the breathtaking view of the island and its surroundings from the viewpoint.

The next stop is Garrapatero Beach, where you'll have a picnic on the beach and the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the beach and spot some of the local wildlife, such as flamingos and mallards, in a nearby lagoon, where you can also rent a kayak for an additional fee. You will return to Puerto Ayora at the agreed-upon time.

Included

-Bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English)
- Pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels
- Picnic

Not Included

-Entrance fees to Galapagos National Park and Ingala (USD 120 per person)
- Kayak rental
- Additional food and drinks

Meeting Point

Pickup available from the following hotels: MWC, Flamingo, Red Booby, Mainao, Galápagos Suites, Fernandina, Villa Laguna, Isla Sol, Sol y Mar, Angermeyer, Royal Palm. If your hotel is not listed, the meeting point will be Hotel Maidith White Cove (Cucuve y Floreana) - Please contact the local operator at least 24 hours prior to your tour to verify your pickup time and location. You will find their contact information in the voucher after booking - Please remember that the entrance fee to Galapagos National Park and Ingala (USD 120 per person) is not included.

What to Remember

-The tour departs from the following hotels: MWC, Flamingo, Red Booby, Mainao, Galápagos Suites, Fernandina, Villa Laguna, Isla Sol, Sol y Mar, Angermeyer, Royal Palm. If your hotel is not listed, the meeting point will be Hotel Maidith White Cove (Cucuve y Floreana).
- Please contact the local operator at least 24 hours prior to your tour to verify your pickup time and location. You will find their contact information in the voucher after booking.
- You can choose between taking the tour by bicycle or vehicle.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.