Santa Fe Island & Playa Escondida Snorkeling Day Trip
Overview
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7 hours
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Enjoy wonderful snorkeling in Santa Fe Island! During this snorkelling tour you will be able to see many animals such as sea lions, sharks, turtles and more! We will visit the Santa Fe Cliff, the Santa Fe Bay where you will have lunch in the calm waters overlooking the bay whilst watching the sea lions in the distance.
After lunch, there will be one last point in Playa Escondida where you have the option to disembark to spend time on the beach or to continue snorkelling. Part of the tour time is also allocated to fishing, however this depends on weather conditions on the day.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Enjoy a wonderful snorkeling trip in Santa Fe Island! Santa Fe is one of the best areas to snorkel in the Galapagos. During this snorkelling tour you will be able to see and get up close and personal with some amazing wildlife such as sea lions, sharks, turtles and more in beautiful crystal-clear waters! The journey from Santa Cruz to Santa Fe is approximately 1 hour and arrival there gives you some beautiful scenic views of the surrounding landscape and the sea lion covered beach. Upon arrival, you will snorkel at two different points on Santa Fe Island and there will also be a stop at Playa Escondida where you can disembark to enjoy some relaxation on the beautiful white sandy beach; or you can also continue to snorkel here if you prefer.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Wetsuit
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Options
Santa Fe Island & Playa Escondida Snorkeling Day Trip
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour ever!!!
Marianne S,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best trip I have ever taken. Ricardo was an amazing tour guide who really cared for the people in their experience.The food was excellent. In fact, it’s fresh tuna that was caught the prior day. The biggest highlight, however, was swimming within feet of baby sea lions. The guide knew exactly where to take us. In addition, we saw sea turtles, sharks and blue boobies.
Love Escondido beach. Otherwise just ok
S9738ZGmeredithb,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did two all day snorkeling trips with this company. This was the less preferred one in our opinion. First we stopped at Escondido beach which was exceptional. The sand was so soft and we had the whole place to ourselves. Then we snorkeled at two spots. The fish were far more plentiful and diverse at the first spot and there were some cute sea lions. Then we went to a bay to get closer to a large colony of sea lions. But there were too many other boats there so it felt too crowded and chaotic. The alpha male sea lions were very protective of their females and babies so it was hard to see much of the sea lions in the water. And there weren’t many fish. The food on the boat was good. Our guide Marco was knowledgeable and friendly.
Excellent experience
Andyjimenez1990,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We decided to book this trip right after we took the one for Pinzon island with this same company. Our experience was excellent and same quality as the Pinzon one. We saw plenty of animals too but more rays than in Pinzon. We went to a beach too which was stunning! Once again the food did not disappoint, very fresh fish, vegetables and plenty of snacks. We leave the Galapagos very content.
Great excursion
alejandroa90,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience. Absolutely recommended. Excellent our guide Jesinia and the same to all the rest of the crew. Very good snorkeling activities and Playa Escondida is a treasure.
Best Snorkeling from Santa Cruz
Isabella R,,May 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I only had a few days to spend in the Galápagos and reserved this tour because it was a reasonably priced option from Santa Cruz, where I stayed my whole trip, and it was so worth the money, especially compared to some of the outrageously priced options out there. We snorkeled with sharks, sea lions, and insane colonies of tropical fish, and during the stop at the beach were able to see sea birds and marine iguanas. The guide was very knowledgeable and supportive for first time snorkelers and weak swimmers, and lunch was delicious. This tour was a highlight of my trip and hands down the best snorkeling I did throughout three days of all-day experiences.
FANTASTIC
Katherine 200199,,May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Take this tour just like Pinzon and both were outstanding!! As did Pinzon you came many aquatic animals like sea lions and sharks. The food was excellent as was the crew. Thank you so much for everything!
Unforgettable experience, can’t recommend this highly enough!
Gloria M,,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really fantastic day trip, all the wildlife was great, beautiful clear waters, great guides and an added bonus was tasty lunch and snacks too! Very well organised tour, so pleased we went.
Beautiful Galapagos snorkeling tour
lneudorf,,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour ended up being between 8-9 hours, so we got lots of time for snorkeling and relaxing at hidden beach. The water was really clear and we got to see tropical parrot fish, lots of seals, and even a couple of sharks. At one point we saw about 40 dolphins playing with the boat. As a bonus, the lunch was delicious and we had a really friendly group on the tour.
Best day ever
stephenbO4707LP,,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish, this was an incredible day out! Great organisation and clear instructions right from the initial contact prior to booking and this only continued on the day. The guide was fantastic, equipment was new and in good condition and the places they took us to were better than we could have ever imagined. The wildlife we saw was so impressive and gave us exactly what we were looking for during our first trip to Galapagos!
Amazing!
patricklA841IJ,,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly unforgettable trip! One of the very best days you could have. Everything went smoothly and the organisation and the guide were great. They are clearly experts and picked the most perfect locations for us, and the snorkelling was incredible, with such great wildlife. It also felt very private and personalised for our group
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