U.S. News Insider Tip: For the 1.55-mile trek to Tortuga Bay's Playa Mansa, wear comfy shoes and bring snacks and water. Once at the beach, you can snorkel, watch marine iguanas or rent a kayak ...

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Half-day tours that combine bird-watching with snorkeling are also available from Santa Cruz and Isabela via companies like Grupo Galápagos, Nature Galapagos & Ecuador and Andando Tours.