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    Santiago Island

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    #2 of 4 things to do in Santiago
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    | East of Isabela Island, Ecuador
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    “Long ride but great payoff. ”

    To get here is about a 2 hour boat ride from the dock. The ride there was very smooth and relaxing... read more

    Reviewed September 26, 2018
    Steven N
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    Columbus, Ohio
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    “Teaming With Wildlife and Not”

    We actually made 2 stops on Santiago as part of the Celebrity Xpedition cruise. Puerto Egas was the... read more

    Reviewed February 16, 2018
    floridatraveler33
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    Jacksonville, Florida
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    Reviewed September 26, 2018 via mobile
    Long ride but great payoff.

    To get here is about a 2 hour boat ride from the dock. The ride there was very smooth and relaxing and the weather was great. On the day I was there the stars aligned. I swam with the sea turtles-- that was a goal....More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Steven N
    Reviewed February 16, 2018
    Teaming With Wildlife and Not

    We actually made 2 stops on Santiago as part of the Celebrity Xpedition cruise. Puerto Egas was the first stop and then Sullivan bay. Puerto Egas is where you will get a nice view of wildlife and Sullivan Bay is the on the other end...More

    Date of experience: February 2018
    Thank floridatraveler33
    Reviewed September 9, 2017
    Caleta Bucanero Santiago Island

    We did a zodiac tour along the coastline and the cove. We also saw the monk. Plenty of birds, sea lions ao. Beautifull place

    Date of experience: August 2017
    Thank Luc S
    Reviewed July 2, 2017
    Amazing lava patterns!

    We went snorkeling here in the afternoon and saw turtles, manta ray and lots of surgeon fish. It was so cool to see the turtles trying to eat the algae off the rocks. Later we went for a long walk along the pahoehoe (Hawaiian word...More

    Date of experience: June 2017
    1  Thank Heart2Travel2
    Reviewed June 29, 2017
    Lovely coastal & scrub walk

    Followed the coastal trail at Puerto Egas as far as the Fur Seal grotto...with resident fur seals!...seeing plenty marine iguana along the way. Glorious late afternoon light and wonderful views across to Isabela Island. The trail continues returns through scrub, back to the bay. Such...More

    Date of experience: May 2017
    Thank chris p
    Reviewed June 19, 2017
    Lizards and snorkeling

    We departed our zodiacs and walked along the shoreline. Many male and female lizards were along the path. Sand and lava rock along the trail. Fur seals playing and many crabs in the rocks. Snorkeling we saw variety of fish and sea lions. Water was...More

    Date of experience: June 2017
    Thank Andrew S
    Reviewed April 25, 2017
    Part of the main tour

    Nice island to visit not too far from Santa Cruz and part of the 'normal' boat tour. Very different feel to Santa Cruz.

    Date of experience: April 2017
    Thank sophia27
    Reviewed January 28, 2017
    Great Flora, Fauna and wildlife

    Many things to see on the island. Did a hike to explore the island, saw many things. Birds, crabs, sea lions, rock formations.

    Date of experience: April 2016
    Thank pioneertraveller
    Reviewed January 12, 2017
    Snorkelling

    This morning after a wet landing on the island , we have a chance to do some snorkelling. The island is covered with lava flows and arid vegetation. We see the fur sea lion here. He is pretty amazing and my favorite!! He has a...More

    Date of experience: October 2016
    Thank easterntreker
    Reviewed September 17, 2016
    Great

    We explored island and the cliffs surrounding Buccaneer Cove. Interesting rock formations like "Elephant Rock" and "The Bishop" Plus plenty of sea lions and marine birds

    Date of experience: September 2016
    Thank rschagrin
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