Explore Santa Cruz Island‚ without having to travel by sea and returning to the comfort of a hotel each evening. We take you to each island aboard our executive aircrafts so that you can enjoy the spectacular views from the skies and see the Galapagos in a different perspective. An excellent option for those looking for a more active and exciting Galapagos Islands tour without spending too much time at sea!
Our daily tours are a great alternative to live-aboard cruises‚ you get to explore the archipelagos wildlife and natural wonders by day‚ travel stress free by air and sleep in Island hotels by night. This allows non-seagoing travelers to enjoy the highlights of the Galapagos Islands without compromising their comfort and need to be on firm land.
Our team of travel experts has handpicked reliable and reputable tours for you to choose from the list below. They are all activity packed and include visits to see the unique Galapagos animals and volcanic landscape found nowhere else on the planet. Your excursions also include time for snorkeling/diving and discovering the underwater magic of this wilderness sanctuary. All of our Day Tours include a local English/Spanish speaking guide‚ and most include equipment‚ transport and lunch/refreshments.
We highly advise you to pre-book these tours because of their high demand and limited availability throughout the year. Find below more information and don't forget to reserve your spot now to avoid any disappointments! Tour Bookings can be done on the "extras" page whilst booking your flight with us.
BARTOLOME FULL DAY TOUR:
What you are likely to see:
Lizards‚ marine iguanas‚ sea turtles‚ variety of tropical fish‚ rays‚ sea lions‚ blue sharks‚ and penguins.
Itinerary:
All passengers must arrive at the agency at 7h00‚ where we will prepare everyone with snorkeling equipment‚ which includes a short wetsuit‚ fins and a mask and snorkel.
At 7h30‚ we will go to the Pier and are embarking.
Navigation to Bartolomé and later breakfast will be served‚ during the navigation we will pass very close to the Daphne Mayor islet to appreciate the sea lions‚ blue-footed boobies and a diversity of seabirds. Once we arrive at the place‚ the naturalist guide will proceed to give you detailed information about the place and the animals around.
Then we proceed to carry out the dry disembarkation maneuver‚ later the walk uphill will be made through a long wooden staircase that comprises 360+ steps to the viewpoint on the summit that offers the most incredible views‚ where we will observe volcanic formations such as the Lava crater and parasitic and splash cones. It is also possible to find marine iguanas‚ lava lizards‚ volcanic plants such as lava cacti‚ escalecia‚ among others.
Once the activity is finished‚ we will return to the boat to take a panga (zodiac) ride where we will do our snorkeling or swimming activity on the beach of Bartolomé or Sullivan Bay‚ then we will have our lunch on board and prepare all our things to proceed to the set sail back to the port.
The return to the port is at approximately 17h00‚ depending the ocean conditions
This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Galapagos National Park and its naturalist guide. In certain cases‚ depending on ocean conditions. We take safety seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.
In light of the pandemic‚ we will implement strict cleaning policies. Each piece of the snorkeling equipment will be completely sanitized between uses‚ and the agency and the boat will be cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times.
PINZON ISLAND FULL DAY TOUR:
What you are likely to see:
Frigates‚ seabirds‚ sea turtles‚ variety of tropical fish‚ rays‚ sea lions‚ marine iguanas and blue sharks.
Itinerary:
All passengers must arrive at the agency at 8h00‚ where we will prepare everyone with snorkeling equipment‚ which includes a short wetsuit‚ fins and a mask and snorkel.
At 8h45‚ we will go to the Pier and are embarking. We will set sail from the boat to Pinzón Island and we will arrive at Bahía Pingüino since here we have the first snorkeling activity‚ the naturalist guide will proceed to give you detailed information on the characteristics of the flora and fauna that we find in the place.
At the end of the activity‚ a service of hot / cold drinks and snacks will be provided on board.
After having finished our first snorkeling session‚ we go to our second point located in the Penguin Bay itself where we will carry out the second session of our snorkeling activity 60 min approx. Once we are all on board we will continue our journey to La Fe where we will have a tasty lunch which is the typical menu of a fisherman‚ made with sea products and which is part of the experience of the activity.
Set sail and arrival in Las Palmitas‚ upon reaching our destination we will have a wet landing in Las Palmitas‚ where we will do a guided walk in which our guide will explain about the area‚ as well as the flora and fauna of the same.
After completing our activities in Las Palmitas‚ we board to start our return to Puerto Ayora‚ during the journey between Las Palmitas and Puerto Ayora we will carry out an experiential fishing demonstration‚ in case a fish is caught‚ it is served fresh at the time as part of the exercise.
Arrival and wet landing in Playa Escondida where we will have a guided walk where our guide will give us the briefing and explain about the area and its species‚ you can do another snorkeling activity or just enjoy this beautiful paradisiacal beach.
The return to the port is at approximately 16h30‚ depending the ocean conditions.
This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Galapagos National Park and its naturalist guide. In certain cases‚ depending on ocean conditions. We take safety seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.
In light of the pandemic‚ we will implement strict cleaning policies. Each snorkeling equipment will be completely sanitized between uses‚ and the agency and the boat will be cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times.
NORTH SEYMOUR DAY TOUR:
What you will probably see:
Hammerhead sharks‚ Galapagos sharks‚ sea turtles‚ sea lions‚ eagle rays‚ moray eels and many fish attracted by the current.
Itinerary:
All passengers need to arrive at the agency at 7h00 in the morning. where we will outfit everyone with snorkel equipment that includes a short wetsuit‚ fins‚ mask‚ and snorkel tube.
At 7h30‚ we will go to the pier and board the boat to start the navigation to North Seymour. Once we arrive there the passengers will carry out a snorkeling activity of approximately 45 minutes accompanied by a guide. This area has an abundance of marine life where you can spot hammerhead sharks‚ Galapagos sharks‚ sea turtles‚ sea lions‚ eagle rays‚ moray eels and many fish attracted by the current. The variable underwater landscape offers a different snorkeling experience at each site.
At the end of the snorkel‚ we will come back to the boat to rest and delight yourself with snacks and drinks.
We head to the second site known as the Seymour channel where we will have our second snorkeling activity. This area has an abundance of marine life‚ where you can see colonies of garden eels‚ sea turtles‚ sea lions‚ eagle rays‚ hammerhead sharks‚ white tip sharks‚ Galapagos sharks. This activity lasts approximately 45 minutes.
The return to the port is at approximately 16h30 depending on ocean conditions.
In light of the pandemic‚ we will be implementing strict cleaning policies. Each piece of equipment will be fully sanitized between uses‚ and the agency and boat will be cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times.
SANTA FE ISLAND DAY TOUR:
What you are likely to see:
Frigates‚ seabirds‚ sea turtles‚ variety of tropical fish‚ rays‚ sea lions‚ marine iguanas and blue sharks.
Itinerary:
All passengers must arrive at the agency at 8h00‚ where we will prepare everyone with snorkeling equipment‚ which includes a short wetsuit‚ fins and a mask and snorkel.
At 8h30‚ we will go to the Pier and are embarking.
Set sail from the boat to Santa Fe and we will arrive at La Botella since here we have the first snorkeling activity. First we do a PANGA RIDE bordering the coastal profile for a sighting of endemic and native birds‚ later we will anchor at the place where we will carry out the snorkeling activity‚ the naturalist guide will proceed to give you detailed information about the place and the animals around.
At the end of the activity‚ a service of hot / cold drinks and snacks will be provided on board.
After having finished our first snorkeling session‚ we go to La Encañada where we will carry out the second session of our snorkeling activity 45 min approx. Once we are all on board we will have our lunch.
After our activities in Santa Fe we continue our journey to Playa Escondida‚ during the journey between Santa Fe and Playa Escondida we will carry out an experiential fishing demonstration‚ in case a fish is caught‚ it is served fresh at the time as part of the activity.
Arrival and wet landing in Playa Escondida where we will have a guided walk where our guide will give us the briefing and explain about the area and its species‚ you can do another snorkeling activity or just enjoy this beautiful paradisiacal beach.
The return to the port is at approximately 16h00‚ depending the ocean conditions.
This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Galapagos National Park and its naturalist guide. In certain cases‚ depending on ocean conditions. We take safety seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.
In light of the pandemic‚ we will implement strict cleaning policies. The snorkeling equipment will be completely sanitized between uses‚ and the agency and the boat will be cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times.
FLOREANA DAY TOUR:
What you’ll likely see:
Land turtles‚ reef sharks‚ sea turtles‚ manta rays‚ dolphins‚ sea lions‚ starfish‚ sea urchins‚ assorted fish species‚ blue-footed boobies‚ nazca boobies‚ pelicans‚ and frigatebirds.
Itinerary:
All passengers must arrive at the agency at 7:00 in the morning‚ where we will prepare all snorkel equipment‚ which includes fins‚ mask‚ and a snorkel.
At 7:30 am‚ we’ll head to the Pier and Zarpe‚ where you’ll meet your naturalist guide and board the boat.
Once in Puerto Velazco Ibarra‚ we will go by bus to the upper part where we will visit the natural Galapaguera. Here we will see tortoises in their natural state‚ finches and several species of birds. Being an island without many people‚ the flora and fauna lead this natural habitat where you will witness a relaxed atmosphere.
We will hike around natural rock formations at Asilo de la Paz. A hill that shows us a good view of the island. Its main attractions are historical: one is the pirates’ cave and the other is the freshwater spring. The two sites are located at the base of the hill.
We will have lunch in the port and thus continue with our third viewing site called Playa Negra.
We follow a path that leads us to one of the most contrasting beaches on the island. Playa Negra‚ unlike most‚ has a very dark type of sand. The same from which we derive the name.
We spend 40 minutes snorkeling with sea lions‚ sea turtles‚ rays‚ reef sharks‚ varieties of colorful fish‚ etc.
The return to Puerto Ayora is at approximately 4:30 p.m. depending on ocean conditions.
This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Galapagos National Park and your naturalist guide in certain cases‚ depending on ocean conditions. We take security seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.
In light of the pandemic‚ we will be implementing strict cleaning policies. Each piece of equipment will be fully sanitized between uses‚ and the agency and boat will be cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times.
BAY TOUR:
What you’ll likely see:
Galapagos sharks‚ black and white tip sharks‚ sea turtles‚ dolphins‚ sea lions‚ starfish‚ sea urchins‚ assorted fish species‚ blue-footed‚ Nazca‚ pelicans‚ and frigates.
Itinerary:
All passengers must arrive at the agency at 8:40 a.m.‚ where we will prepare all snorkeling equipment‚ including fins‚ mask‚ snorkeling.
We will go to the port of Santa Cruz to embark to La Lobería (small islet located 10 minutes from the port)‚ where we will snorkel and have the chance to swim with sea lions.
Then we will move to Punta Estrada to see various types of birds: blue-footed boobies‚ seagulls‚ and pelicans. We will enjoy some snorkeling to see species such as sea lions‚ rays‚ and reef sharks.
Then we will have an excursion to Playa de los Perros where we can find Marine Iguanas around an area of volcanic rocks and sesuvium. Then we will continue towards the Love Channel and the Shark Channel‚ where we may see blue sharks.
Finally‚ we will visit Las Grietas‚ the water channels in the middle of volcanic depressions for more snorkeling.
The return to the port is at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon depending on the ocean conditions.
This tour can also be done in the afternoon‚ starting at 2:00 p.m. and returning to the port at approximately 5:00 p.m.
This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Galapagos National Park and your naturalist guide. For example‚ you can visit the beach first and León Dormido second in certain cases‚ depending on ocean conditions. We take security seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.
In light of the pandemic‚ we will be implementing strict cleaning policies. Each piece of equipment will be fully sanitized between uses‚ and the agency and boat will be cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times.
Please note that EMETEBE Airlines only operates and sells flights‚ other activities & tours (non airline related) listed above will be coordinated and operated by authorized travel agencies.
