El Garrapatero Day Trip
El Garrapatero Day Trip
At 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel and drive to one of the best beaches on Santa Cruz Island. Welcome to El Garrapatero!
After 40 minutes on the road, we'll reach our destination. This beach boasts almost 2 miles (3 kilometres) of beautiful golden sand, which is perfect for sunbathing and relaxing as you listen to the sound of the waves. You'll also spot some sea lions and blue-footed boobies at this beach as your guide tells you lots of fun facts about them.
We'll follow a path through the mangroves that'll take us to a brackish pool. Here, we'll see large flamingos foraging for crustaceans. They're also likely to be accompanied by other wading birds such as herons, stilts and oystercatchers.
Next, we'll take a break and have a light lunch that'll consist of a sandwich, fruit and a soft drink.
Once you've had lunch, we'll continue walking along the shore and learning about the local area's flora, fauna and history. We'll discuss the meaning behind the name of this spot ("tick" in Spanish), which relates to the elimination of this insect.
Having spent 5 hours discovering this beach's wildlife, we'll take you back to your hotel and say our goodbyes at 1 pm.
More Information
Duration
5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Galapagos Bktours
Corporate name: Baklao´s travel bakalao travel agency & tour operator bakalao S.A.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
