{"id":13025,"date":"2025-12-25T20:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T01:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/?p=13025"},"modified":"2026-01-12T14:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:51:23","slug":"bay-tour-santa-cruz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/blog\/galapagos\/bay-tour-santa-cruz\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Bay Tour Highlights in Santa Cruz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Venture deep into the Gal\u00e1pagos on a bay tour <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/santa-cruz-island\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7203\">Santa Cruz<\/a><\/strong> to some highlights and less-visited gems on this enchanted Gal\u00e1pagos island. This is one of the most popular of the Gal\u00e1pagos 13 main islands and includes highlights like Los Gemelos (Twin Craters) and the <strong>Charles Darwin Research Center<\/strong>, a conservation center focusing on species like the iconic giant tortoise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are many less-visited and even <strong>hidden gems<\/strong> on this island that most travelers never get to experience. This guide focuses on the \u201csecret\u201d highlights along Santa Cruz\u2019s stunning coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#1-playa-de-los-perros\">1. Playa de los Perros<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#2-punta-camano-islet\">2. Punta Caama\u00f1o Islet<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#3-las-grietas\">3. Las Grietas<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#santa-cruz\">4. Rancho Primicias<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#t\">5. Tortuga Bay<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#tour-galapagos-now\">Bay Tour Santa Cruz Included in Our Flexible Land-Based Galapagos Experiences<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Santa Cruz Bay Tour Highlights: FAQs<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#further-reading\">Further Reading<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-playa-de-los-perros\">1. Playa de los Perros<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any&nbsp;<strong>bay tour of Santa Cruz<\/strong>&nbsp;in the Gal\u00e1pagos should include a stop at this remote and ruggedly beautiful stretch of coast. Located on the island\u2019s south, near the main town of <strong>Puerto Ayora<\/strong>, it\u2019s only accessible by boat or water taxi.&nbsp;Playa de Los Perros (which translates to \u201cBeach of the Dogs\u201d) earned its name due to the numerous&nbsp;<strong>dog crabs<\/strong>&nbsp;that live around its volcanic terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a&nbsp;small, uncrowded beach ideal for wildlife lovers, as you can spotplenty of sunbathing <strong>iguanas<\/strong> and <strong>Sally Lightfoot crabs<\/strong> scurrying about. On the way back to the boat, tours typically pass through Canal del Amor (Canal of Love),&nbsp;a romantic inlet of turquoise waters hemmed in by towering volcanic cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><b>TIP:<\/b>&nbsp;<em>Wear durable sandals or hiking shoes as a trip here requires walking on lava rocks.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Rebecca Adventure Travel\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dx5zKqFYqJE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bay tour highlights on Santa Cruz Island, Gal\u00e1pagos<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-punta-camano-islet\">2. Punta Caama\u00f1o Islet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just offshore of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/destinations\/ecuador\/the-galapagos-islands\/puerto-ayora\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/destinations\/ecuador\/the-galapagos-islands\/puerto-ayora\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puerto Ayora<\/a> lies Punta Caama\u00f1o. This islet is a prime snorkeling destination, as its offshore reefs abound with colorful marine life. Not only can you see a wide variety of tropical fish, but you\u2019ll also likely find yourself swimming alongside rays, sea turtles, and friendly <strong>sea lions<\/strong>. If you opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/7-day-food-tour\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/7-day-food-tour\/\">Gal\u00e1pagos food tour<\/a>, you can expect snacks and freshly prepared seafood to complement your water and land-based activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Tip:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Most snorkeling cruises in the Gal\u00e1pagos are full-day excursions that involve stops at multiple snorkeling sites (for around 30-45 minutes at each).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snorkeling-Turtule.webp\" alt=\"Snorkeling is one of the top galapagos activities tourists can enjoy on a cruise adventure\" class=\"wp-image-35843\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:1000px;height:667px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snorkeling-Turtule.webp 1000w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snorkeling-Turtule-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snorkeling-Turtule-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snorkeling-Turtule-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snorkeling-Turtule-460x307.webp 460w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snorkeling-Turtule-945x630.webp 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Snorkeling-Turtule-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snorkeling around Santa Cruz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-las-grietas\">3. Las Grietas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though not exactly a secret, no trip to Isla Santa Cruz is <a href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/3-day-complete-santa-cruz\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"2098\">complete<\/a> without a stop at <strong>Las Grietas<\/strong>. Located south of Puerto Ayora, this geological wonder is a collection of natural pools formed between volcanic cliffs. It\u2019s a great spot for a dip in crystalline waters and to do some snorkeling. You might even get lucky and spot daring locals doing a bit of <strong>cliff diving <\/strong>(though this isn\u2019t recommended for tourists).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/storyteller.travel\/las-grietas-galapagos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/storyteller.travel\/las-grietas-galapagos\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Las Grietas<\/a> is accessible via a scenic walk across lava, alongside beaches, and among cacti, which is a highlight unto itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>TIP:&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>If you can choose the time to go to this place, go early, around 6 AM, to have the whole clove to yourself!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/las-grietas-galapagos.jpg\" alt=\"Las Grietas Galapagos Snorkeling Site\" class=\"wp-image-43385\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/las-grietas-galapagos.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/las-grietas-galapagos-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/las-grietas-galapagos-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/las-grietas-galapagos-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/las-grietas-galapagos-204x153.jpg 204w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/las-grietas-galapagos-945x709.jpg 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/las-grietas-galapagos-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Las Grietas Galapagos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"santa-cruz\">4. Rancho Primicias<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_Darwin_Research_Station\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_Darwin_Research_Station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charles Darwin Research Center<\/a><\/strong>, a breeding\/conservation program for giant tortoises, is one of the major highlights of the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands. However, this isn\u2019t the only place to witness the iconic tortoises in their natural habitat. Located in the Santa Cruz highlands,&nbsp;<strong>Rancho Primicias<\/strong> is a privately owned ranch, where you can see dozens of&nbsp;<strong>giant tortoises<\/strong>&nbsp;wandering in the grass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Arrive at the research center early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid crowds.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galapagos-giant-tortoise-at-rancho-primicias.jpg\" alt=\"kids watching a giant tortoise at rancho primicias on Santa Cruz Island\" class=\"wp-image-51837\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galapagos-giant-tortoise-at-rancho-primicias.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galapagos-giant-tortoise-at-rancho-primicias-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galapagos-giant-tortoise-at-rancho-primicias-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galapagos-giant-tortoise-at-rancho-primicias-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galapagos-giant-tortoise-at-rancho-primicias-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galapagos-giant-tortoise-at-rancho-primicias-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galapagos-giant-tortoise-at-rancho-primicias-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Young explorers meet a giant tortoise at Rancho Primicias, Santa Cruz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t\">5. Tortuga Bay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Back at the island&#8217;s south coast, you\u2019ll find another star of Santa Cruz: <strong>Tortuga Bay<\/strong>. This long, white-sand beach is the postcard image you see of the Gal\u00e1pagos. Easily accessible via a 1.5-mile (2.5 km) trail from Puerto Ayora, the beach runs up against turquoise waters and is a haven for various iconic wildlife, including sea lions, marine iguanas, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/birds\/facts\/blue-footed-booby\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/birds\/facts\/blue-footed-booby\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blue-footed boobies<\/a><\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Other coastal highlights in and around Puerto Ayora include&nbsp;<strong>Lagunas Las Ninfas<\/strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Playa de la Estacion<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tortuga-bay-santa-cruz-island.jpg\" alt=\"Iguanas resting on white sand at tortuga bay galapagos, with turquoise water and pristine beach scenery.\" class=\"wp-image-51842\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tortuga-bay-santa-cruz-island.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tortuga-bay-santa-cruz-island-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tortuga-bay-santa-cruz-island-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tortuga-bay-santa-cruz-island-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tortuga-bay-santa-cruz-island-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tortuga-bay-santa-cruz-island-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tortuga-bay-santa-cruz-island-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tortuga bay galapagos, 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