After breakfast we transferred to Santa Cruz via a three hour ride in a small boat. We stopped briefly off shore from Santa Fe island to admire the Opuntia forest.
We had lunch at a restaurant called La Garrapata, which Andres told us means ''the tick.'' It struck us as an unfortunate name for an eating establishment, but the food was great.
We hiked around El Chato tortoise reserve for a look at tortoises in a more natural setting, photographing a particularly venerable old male as he grazed in a wooded setting. On the way back to town we visited Los Gemelos, a pair of giant craters caused by lava subsidence. They lie in the Scalesia zone - 30-foot trees that are related to sunflowers. Our stop was cut short by a brief rain shower.
We enjoyed a fine seafood dinner at Il Giardino in downtown Puerto Ayora. Both of us are nursing a little sunburn from the morning boat ride, despite liberal use of sunscreen.
It is so easy to book trips, the staff is very friendly and helpful and they respond to any and all questions
Lorretta
5 days ago
Mary was super helpful and patient. Answered every question and with candor (answers of “Everything’s equally great” aren’t helpful! 😎).
TMort
1 week ago
The trip planner I worked with, Jane, was excellent. She had travelled to Antarctica twice and was the voice of experience as she explained travel options to me. I've travelled internationally for many years for many years for business and pleasure including a number of adventure trips. It is a delight to work with such an experienced planner. I've used Adventure Life for three trips, Costa Rica, Galapagos and upcoming, Antarctica. I highly recommend them.
Chuck Snavely
1 week ago
Clara was great to work with. She presented lots of options and always responded promptly. And she found excellent options within our price range.