Day Trip to Isabela Island and Tintoreras in Galápagos
Santa Cruz, Ecuadorby Perfect Destiny
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 15 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
We start this experience in Puerto Ayora, then we take a speed boat to go to Isabela Island to see native animals such as land turtles, flamingos and zarapitos, along with much flora and fauna. Visit the Concha Perla Beach, where visitors can swim and snorkel with tropical fish, penguins and turtles.
What's included
- Lunch
- Hotel Pick Up (Inside the Urban Perimeter of Puerto Ayora)
- Use of Snorkeling Equipment ( Mask and fins)
- Professional Guide
- Ferrys Sta Cruz - Isabela - Sta Cruz
- Breakfast - Hotel Drop off
- Nothing non specified in the program
- Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
- Dock Tax, Isabela
Itinerary
- 1
Malecon de Puerto Ayora
2 hours
We begin the tour at 06H45 AM at the port of Puerto Ayora to board the ferry that will take us to Isabela. (Transfer in boat has a duration of 2 hours approximately until arrive to Isabela)
- 2
Isabela Island
3 hours
We start the activity at 09:00 from Isabela Island, from the bay we go by means of a boat to a group of islets called Tintoreras. Well known for being the habitat of penguins and white tip sharks! Other animals that we can observe while we surround the islets are: rays, sea turtles, bay sharks, colorful fish, etc.
- 3
Las Tintoreras
3 hours
Tintorera sharks. Along a channel with fences on one of its edges, we can find a large number of individuals of the species. Likewise, we enjoyed a snorkeling time near the site. At the end of our activity in the complex, we headed to the port to enjoy lunch. Our next stop is the flamingo lagoon. We have time to take pictures. To finish, we headed to the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center. We can see the turtles in the conservation area. We finish the tour at 14:00 p.m. then we have to come back to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz - 2 Hours of Ferry
Meeting and pickup
The guide will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel, (Hotel pick up inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Ayora) or we can give you a good meeting point to join with us.
The guide will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel, (Hotel pick up inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Ayora) or we can give you a good meeting point to join with us.
End point
The guide will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel, (Hotel pick up inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Ayora) or we can give you a good meeting point to join with us.
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is travel by boat, please plan accordingly (i.e motion sickness medication)
- Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
- Any extra payment like entrance to the national park, taxes or sea taxis must be paid by each customer in person
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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