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Tortuga Bay Tours

A perfect beach walk: a stroll or kayak trip to Tortuga Bay reaches one of the Galápagos’ finest white-sand beaches, home to marine iguanas, sharks and sea turtles in the calm lagoon. Free and unforgettable.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
Santa Barbara
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
5.0(442)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John
St John
Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John
4.9(382)·3 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour
Santa Cruz
Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour
4.8(76)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Kayak on the San Diego Bay
San Diego
Kayak on the San Diego Bay
4.9(61)·1 hour
from$20/ person
via Viator
Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz
Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
4.3(60)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos
Santa Cruz
BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos
4.9(45)·5 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands
Santa Cruz
Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands
5.0(44)·4 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
San Cristobal Galapagos 360 - Snorkeling Tour (Kicker Rock)
San Cristobal
San Cristobal Galapagos 360 - Snorkeling Tour (Kicker Rock)
4.5(44)·9 hours
from$270/ person
via Viator
Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises
Galapagos Islands
Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises
4.8(37)·4 hours
from$214/ person
via Viator
GALAPAGOS in ELECTRIC BICYCLE + Giant Turtles
Santa Cruz
GALAPAGOS in ELECTRIC BICYCLE + Giant Turtles
4.9(35)·5 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands
Santa Cruz
Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands
3.5(28)·3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Isabela Island and Tintoreras in Galápagos
Santa Cruz
Day Trip to Isabela Island and Tintoreras in Galápagos
3.8(28)·8 hours
from$246/ person
via Viator
Santa Fe Island & Playa Escondida Snorkeling Day Trip
Santa Cruz
Santa Fe Island & Playa Escondida Snorkeling Day Trip
4.7(25)·7 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Beach Wildlife and Snorkel Adventure with Underwater Specialist
Santa Cruz
Beach Wildlife and Snorkel Adventure with Underwater Specialist
5.0(15)·5 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Stay at an Eco Dome Lodge & Explore Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnels
Santa Cruz
Stay at an Eco Dome Lodge & Explore Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnels
5.0(14)·24 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Tour from Santa Teresa Costa Rica
Santa Teresa
Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Tour from Santa Teresa Costa Rica
4.5(13)·9 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Private Santa Cruz Tour: Darwin Station & Tortuga Bay
Santa Cruz
Private Santa Cruz Tour: Darwin Station & Tortuga Bay
4.3(12)·8 hours
from$279/ person
via Viator
5 Days Tour to Explore Santa Cruz ,Isabela and Santa Fe Galapagos
Galapagos Islands
5 Days Tour to Explore Santa Cruz ,Isabela and Santa Fe Galapagos
5.0(12)·120 hours
from$1,399/ person
via Viator
Transfer Baltra to Santa Cruz + Galapagos Tortoise Visit | Shared
Baltra
Transfer Baltra to Santa Cruz + Galapagos Tortoise Visit | Shared
5.0(2)·4 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels
Puerto Ayora
Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels
5.0(2)·4 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Santa Cruz Galapagos Bay Expedition
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Galapagos Bay Expedition
4 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
8 Days Galapagos Island Hopping "Santa Cruz & Isabela island"
Santa Cruz
8 Days Galapagos Island Hopping "Santa Cruz & Isabela island"
192 hours
from$2,077/ person
via Viator
7-Day Galápagos Nature Tour: Explore Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands
Galapagos Islands
7-Day Galápagos Nature Tour: Explore Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands
168 hours
from$1,999/ person
via Viator
5-Day Galapagos Land Tour exploring San Cristobal & Santa Cruz
San Cristobal
5-Day Galapagos Land Tour exploring San Cristobal & Santa Cruz
120 hours
from$1,589/ person
via Viator

Tortuga Bay in Santa Cruz — FAQ

How do you get to Tortuga Bay?
On a scenic walking trail from Puerto Ayora, or by boat and kayak tour.
What is there to see?
A stunning white beach, marine iguanas, reef sharks and turtles in the lagoon.
Can you swim there?
Yes — the sheltered lagoon is calm and good for swimming and kayaking.

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