Española
Española Island, more than 4 million years old, is the oldest island in the Galapagos Archipelago, located at the southern end of the Galapagos Islands, two hours southwest of San Cristóbal Island. It is famous for the beaches of Gardner Bay Bahía Gardner, Listed as one of the hundred most beautiful in the world.
Visitors come to see the mating dances of the elegant Galapagos albatrosses, which can only be seen on these islands between the months of April and December.
Masked Teals, Blue-legged Gulls, Galapagos Gulls, Redbirds, Mockingbirds, Swallow Gulls and Darwin’s Finch (Great Galapagos Cactus Finch, Lesser Dry Finch, Green Finch and Gray Shrike) are some of the huge variety of birds on this island.
One species of Galapagos giant tortoise comes from this island; You can also see sea lions.
Española has one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world, according to special notes, Gardner Bay is a branch of paradise.
Gardner Bay has 2 beaches that are considered among the most beautiful and amazing in the world.
Beautiful beaches of fine shell dust that offer a unique white color that contrasts with the beauty of the blue turquoise color of the sea.
punta suarez, located at the western end of the island of Española, on the other side of Gardner Bay, Bahía Gardner,
It is a naturist paradise, ideal for observing one of the most impressive colonies of seabirds in the Galapagos. The Galapagos Albatross colony is not found anywhere else in the islands or in the world. On the cliffs of Española, the albatrosses are gaining momentum to rule the island’s skies. Its tourist trail is the best setting for observing the island’s spectacular bird life.
Espanyola Tour
Our shuttle will pick you up from the hotel in Puerto Ayora to the platform Puerto Baquerizo, After arrival board a yacht to the island of Española. For a cruise that will last about an hour with our guide who will explain to you about the uniqueness of the place, the geological history of the place. Upon arrival we will go for a two hour walk. Along the way you will see some of the most emblematic species of the Galapagos: The Galapagos albatross (only during the mating season from March to January), blue-legged tits, naka (which nest there), sea turtles, hammerhead sharks and colorful iguanas.
After the walk we return to the boat for lunch which will be served on a tray
From there we sail to Gardner Bay Bahía Gardner, There we will get the snorkeling gear (mask and fins) to explore the waters of Gardner Bay Swim with sea lions, Galapagos sharks and colorful fish and iguanas.
Location: The southeastern end of the archipelago, considered one of the oldest in the archipelago. It is located two hours southwest of the port of San Cristobal.
Difficulty level: Intermediate – a two-hour trip in uneven terrain and snorkeling in open water.
Activities: Hiking, snorkeling, swimming, short walk on the beach
Tour details
The program includes:
- Transportation from the hotel to and fro
- Cruise during the tour
- Walking tour (2 hours)
- A visit to Gardner Bay
- Snorkeling equipment
- lunch
- Accompanying and training
- Departure at 7:30 a.m. Return around 4:00 p.m

























