Description
Bike Tours in Santa Cruz Galapagos offer an active and responsible way to explore the most iconic landscapes of Santa Cruz Island. These guided day tours combine cycling, wildlife encounters, and local culture, allowing you to experience nature at a comfortable and well-paced rhythm.
Through our Bike Tours in Santa Cruz Galapagos, you will discover Puerto Ayora, the island highlands, and pristine beaches while riding scenic routes accompanied by certified naturalist guides. Each tour is designed for small groups, ensuring safety, organization, and a personalized experience.
Choose your experience
Two complete Bike Tours in Santa Cruz Galapagos are available. Select the option that best matches your travel style and interests.
Puerto Ayora Bike Tour + Tortuga Bay
This Bike Tour in Santa Cruz Galapagos explores the main highlights of Puerto Ayora before reaching Tortuga Bay, one of the most famous beaches in the Galapagos Islands. The tour ends with a scenic boat return.
Duration: 6 hours (10:00 – 16:00)
Departures: Daily
Level: Moderate
Minimum: 2 passengers
Maximum: 16 passengers
Highlands Bike Tour + Giant Tortoises + El Garrapatero Beach
This Bike Tour in Santa Cruz Galapagos takes you into the lush highlands of the island. You will visit Rancho Primicias to observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat, enjoy lunch at the ranch, and then cycle down to El Garrapatero Beach for snorkeling, kayaking, and relaxation.
Duration: 6 hours (10:00 – 16:00)
Departures: Daily
Level: Moderate
Minimum: 2 passengers
Maximum: 16 passengers
Why choose 1835 Galápagos Inclusive?
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Certified bilingual naturalist guides
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Responsible and well-organized Bike Tours in Santa Cruz Galapagos
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Active experiences focused on nature and local culture
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Routes designed to maximize landscapes and wildlife in one day
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Personalized service for small groups and families
Itineraries
Itinerary – Puerto Ayora Bike Tour + Tortuga Bay
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09:30 – Meet at 1835 Galápagos Inclusive Agency, bike and helmet fitting, safety briefing
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10:00 – Tour starts
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Charles Darwin Research Station (conservation interpretation)
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Fishermen’s Pier (local life and history)
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Main Pier and Cargo Dock (Puerto Ayora development)
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First Church (local cultural value)
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Las Ninfas Lagoon (flora and fauna)
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Tortuga Bay entrance, ecological walk and free time at Playa Mansa
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Boat return to Puerto Ayora
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16:00 – Tour ends
Itinerary – Highlands + Giant Tortoises + El Garrapatero
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09:30 – Meet at 1835 Galápagos Inclusive Agency
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10:00 – Transportation to Santa Cruz highlands
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Rancho Primicias visit (giant tortoises and microclimates)
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Lunch included at the ranch
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Bike departure from Rancho Primicias to El Garrapatero Beach
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El Garrapatero Beach (snorkeling equipment included, kayaking optional, birdwatching)
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16:00 – Tour ends
What’s included
Puerto Ayora Bike Tour + Tortuga Bay
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Bicycle and helmet
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Certified naturalist guide
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Box lunch
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Boat return from Tortuga Bay
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Safety briefing
Highlands + Giant Tortoises + El Garrapatero
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Transportation to the highlands
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Bicycle
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Bilingual naturalist guide
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Lunch at Rancho Primicias
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Snorkeling equipment
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Full guided assistance throughout the tour
Prices (Public Rate)
Puerto Ayora Bike Tour + Tortuga Bay
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2 passengers: USD 100 per person
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3 to 10 passengers: USD 80 per person
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11 to 16 passengers: USD 50 per person
Highlands + Giant Tortoises + El Garrapatero
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2 passengers: USD 150 per person
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3 to 10 passengers: USD 90 per person
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11 to 16 passengers: USD 60 per person
Frequently asked questions
What time do the Bike Tours in Santa Cruz Galapagos start?
Both tours start at 10:00. Please arrive at 09:30 at the agency for check-in and coordination.
Do I need biking experience?
No. The pace is moderate and the guide stays with the group throughout the route.
Is snorkeling guaranteed?
Snorkeling depends on weather and sea conditions. At El Garrapatero Beach, snorkeling equipment is included and used when conditions allow.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes, swimwear, a light towel, hat, water bottle, and biodegradable sunscreen.