Going through lava tunnels is an activity that transports us back in time, millions of years between wonderful geological formations. Explore the paths, be dazzled by the dimensions of these tunnels, the result of when the surface layer of the lava flow cools when it comes into contact with the coldest atmospheric air.
Recommendations:

• Comfortable shoes
• Appropriate clothing
• Request reservation at reception.

Los Gemelos are fascinating geological formations, considered as crater holes, their formation was not directly due to volcanic actions, they were created as a result of the collapse or subsidence of surface materials within fissures or underground chambers. The Twins are surrounded by the Scalesia Pedunculata forest, unique in the world.

Visiting time:

3 hours approximately.

How to get?

-Request a reservation at the hotel reception.

Important:

• In the rainy season, it is recommended that visitors bring a rain jacket or a windbreaker with them. (january to may)
• In the season of the garúa it can be cloudy early in the morning, but then it clears and the weather can be very pleasant. (june – december)

Garrapatero Cove and beach, located on the eastern side of Santa Cruz Island, are considered to have the finest sand in all Galapagos! Enjoy a soothing dip in the waters; take a small trip on a tandem, sit-on-top of a kayak; lie down on the beach.; or walk a short distance to a brackish lagoon, home of stilts, plovers, pintails and flamingos.

Visiting time:

3 hours approximately.

How to get?

-Request a reservation at the hotel reception

Diving in Galapagos is one of the most rewarding aquatic experiences. Considered one of the best diving destinations in South America and in the world. Here you can find a huge number and variety of animals that will not be found anywhere else, where you can observe them so closely without interrupting your lifestyle and tranquility to these unique animal species.

Visiting time

It takes up a big part of the day.

Important:

• If you are interested in diving, it is important to request a reservation in advance.
• Must have a diving license

Embark on the adventure of visiting the highlands of Santa Cruz, visiting by bike the giant tortoises reserves, the lava tunnels or riding the bike path.

Actividades Deportivas

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Paddling surrounded by birds and sharks while kayaking is an adventure reserved for those who want to feel the richness of the Galapagos marine reserve.

Walking the trails amidst the fauna, vegetation and volcanic geology of thousands of years, is an activity for explorers.

This is a site located on the west side of Academia Bay, which, as its name implies, this place is a natural crevice where sea water seeps forming pools of crystal clear water. Ideal for swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling

How to get?

You can walk from Hotel Cucuve to the passenger dock located on the boardwalk, from where you must take an aqua taxi and cross to Punta Estrada, once there, you will walk approximately 30 minutes on a path of volcanic stones and salt flats until you reach the cracks.

Estimated visit time: 2-3 hours.

Recommendations:

• Wear comfortable and closed shoes.
• Swimsuit and snorkeling equipment.
• Sunscreen.
• Towel.
• Take into account: There is no storage place, open public space.

Need to book with a tour operator

Hours: 06H00 – 17H00.

Tortuga Bay is a beautiful white sandy beach, named for being a nesting site for the green sea turttle, it is considered by many to be the most beautiful of the islands. It’s the perfect place to swim, relax, kayak, snorkel, and even surf.

How to get?

BY BOAT

You can walk from Hotel Cucuve to the passenger dock located on the boardwalk, from where you must buy tickets for the departure by boats to Tortuga Bay.

Boat hours:

09H00 * and 14H00 * to Tortuga Bay
12H00 * and 17H00 * to Puerto Ayora
* Hours may vary according to demand.

Travel time by boat: 25 min.

Cost: USD 10 per person

The hotel is located on the street that leads to the entrance of the trail that will take you to Tortuga Bay, you must exit and walk straight to the left.

Before arriving at the control booth, there is a bicycle parking lot, once in the booth, you must proceed to register with the park ranger present in that place.

You will find vegetation from the lower part of the transition zone, the dry zone and the coastal zone. An endemic plant (Sesuvium portulacastrum) grows in the dunes in the upper part of the beach that helps stabilize the sandy areas. please stay away from the dunes, these are sea turtle nesting sites.

Walking time: 50 min.

General recommendations:

• Wear comfortable and closed shoes.
• Swimsuit and snorkeling equipment.
• Sunscreen.
• Towel.

Please consider: There is no place to buy food or drinks, all food remains must be taken back, since there is no place to deposit food remains or other waste

Hours: 06H00 – 17H00.

Free entrance