Animal Encounter Days in Puerto Ayora
Compare 16 animal encounter days in Puerto Ayora, with prices from €30. Top rated: Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour (4.8★).
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381tineh·2026-08-06·
★ 5.0
Kayaking Experience in Franklin Bay
You gotta go!
A wonderful getaway in Santa Cruz! Mario is very professional and explains everything well. He's an expert! Very nice and useful info!
493traveler·2026-04-22·
★ 5.0
5 Days Tour to Explore Santa Cruz ,Isabela and Santa Fe Galapagos
Real Dreams
This was a great experience in The Galapagos. All details were handled by Real Dreams tour company. Starting at the airport in Baltra, our guide Enrique met us inside the airport, led us to the line for the bus. He told us where to put our luggage and where to wait. The bus took us to a ferry. At the end of the ferry ride a driver was waiting to take us to the Tortoise Ranch. There we had lunch and Enrique gaves a tour of the grounds. Afterwards, our driver took us to our hotel in Santa Cruz. Enrique made sure we were checked in before leaving.... That is all the details for just one day. Each day involved more details. Everyday someone met us at our hotel to take us on an adventure. When we travelled to Isabella Island, our guide, Glenda, was waving at us from the docks. My grandson asked if I knew everyone in the Galapagos! All of our guides were local residents who shared their knowledge and insights. The only additional costs for us were the dollar per person water taxi rides and tips. We did some shopping, stopped for ice cream and had about 4 additional meals. No matter what, you will see the animals and experience the richness The Galapagos Islands have to offer. It's best with friends who take care of the details!
Dream80363·2026-04-01·
★ 5.0
5 Days Guided Galapagos Adventure Trip
Wonderful Experience!
Natalia was very attentive and managed to organize exactly the trip we wanted: a cruise to the western Galapagos Islands. He responded quickly and anticipated all our questions and needs. I will definitely work with Responsible Travel again for our trips in Ecuador.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for animal encounter days in Puerto Ayora?
Plan on €194 to €1606 per adult, which covers half of the 16 options on this page. The cheapest is the Kayaking Experience in Franklin Bay at €30.
What happens if I need to cancel?
For 7 of the 16 experiences here you get a full refund if you cancel in time, usually up to 24 hours before. The deadline is shown on each booking page.
How long do animal encounter days in Puerto Ayora last?
Most last about 7.5 hours. None take less than 2 hours, and the longest lasts 10 days.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
Three experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Stay at an Eco Dome Lodge & Explore Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnels. The others start from a meeting point shared after booking.
Will my booking be confirmed straight away?
For 9 of the 16 experiences, yes: you get an instant confirmation and a mobile voucher. The rest are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours.
What are the best-rated animal encounter days in Puerto Ayora?
The Day Tour to Santa Fe Island and Hidden Beach with snorkeling and fishing is rated 4.9 from 92 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.
Are there private tours?
Yes, seven private options start from €105 per adult, with a guide just for your group.
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