About this trip
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.
Group type: Not private (shared)
Max travelers per product: 15
Information travelers need from you
* Not wheelchair accessible
* 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
Level of difficulty:
* Most travelers can participate
Guides and languages in person:
* English, Spanish
What’s included
- Professional Guide
- Lunch
- Snorkeling EquipmentUse of Snorkeling Equipment ( Mask and fins)
- Hotel Pick Up(Inside the Urban Perimeter of Puerto Ayora)
- Transportation
- Ferrys between islandsFerrys Sta Cruz - Isabela - Sta Cruz
- Breakfast
- Food and drinksFood and drinks (Unless specified)
- Hotel Drop off
- Wet suits is not includeWet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
- Tax of use in IsabelaTax of use of the dock in Isabela USD ($10.00 this price has to be paid directly at the location)
- Marine transportationMarine transportation ($2.00 this price has to be paid directly at the location
Itinerary
We begin the tour at 06H15 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)
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.
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