- Price$295per person
- IslandSanta CruzGalapagos
- TypeDay tourduration on request
- Times08:30 - 15:00local time
Overview
Ride down from Cerro Mesa to El Garrapatero beach, about 19 km from Puerto Ayora, with time to snorkel. Finish at a trapiche to see how sugar cane spirit and coffee are made by hand.
The day starts at 08:30 with hotel pick-up and a bike and helmet fitting, then a vehicle to the Cerro Mesa entrance, where the ride begins.
From there it is a descent to El Garrapatero beach, roughly 19 km from Puerto Ayora, across the landscapes of Santa Cruz. Time to rest there, with optional snorkeling in the calm water.
Then a trapiche, for the island's farming traditions and the artisanal process behind sugar cane spirit and coffee. At 15:00 the vehicle takes the group back to Puerto Ayora and the hotel.
Highlights
- Downhill ride from Cerro Mesa to the beach
- Bike and helmet fitted before you ride
- Snorkeling at El Garrapatero
- Sugar cane spirit and coffee at a trapiche
What's Included
- Bicycle
- Helmet
- Repair kit
- Land transport
- Guide
- Lunch box
- Snorkeling equipment
Not Included
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (Andean Community $100 / foreign visitors $200, cash on arrival)
- Transit Control Card (INGALA) ($20, paid at the mainland airport)
- Travel insurance, gratuities & personal expenses
Good to know
Visit sites: El Garrapatero beach and the trapiche. Bike and helmet are tested and adjusted at the start of the day.
