Half-day excursion visiting the main sites of Puerto Ayora Bay, combining swimming, snorkeling, and short walks through unique natural environments.

This tour is ideal for travelers who want to observe marine wildlife, enjoy crystal-clear waters, and explore volcanic formations in a nearby and dynamic experience.

Departure time: 8:20 AM or 1:20 PM
Approximate return time: 12:30 PM or 5:30 PM

The tour begins in Puerto Ayora with a transfer to Franklin Bay, where visitors can swim in crystal-clear waters alongside sea lions, sharks, rays, and colorful tropical fish.

During the excursion, it is also possible to observe marine iguanas, pelicans, herons, and various coastal birds.

Next, guests take a dinghy ride through the Love Channel, a narrow turquoise-water passage surrounded by volcanic formations, home to crabs, pelicans, terns, and marine iguanas.

The tour continues to the Tintoreras Channel, where natural viewpoints allow visitors to observe sharks resting in the water and enjoy panoramic views of the bay and its coastal vegetation.

Afterward, the excursion visits Dog Beach, a rocky trail surrounded by cacti, where it is common to see marine iguanas and endemic birds such as blue-footed boobies and Darwin’s finches.

Finally, the tour reaches Las Grietas, a series of rock formations with crystal-clear brackish water, ideal for swimming and relaxing in a unique natural setting.

After completing the activities, guests return to Puerto Ayora.