Early in the morning, you will be pick up at the hotel at 07:15 am, then from Puerto Villamil Pier sail ahead Turtle Island. The turtle-shaped wonder is an oldest and collapsed volcano island, located east south of Isabela Island, 1.5 miles away. Riding a comfortable speed boat for approximately 30 minutes you will discover from the boat nesting variety of seabirds such as common frigatebirds and the elusive red-billed tropicbird, blue-footed boobies, tiny penguins, including sea lions resting over the rocky cliffs. So, your camera has to be ready in order to shoot unique memories. Then, it is perfect time to enjoy practicing snorkeling with hammerheads, manta rays, school of yellow tail surgeon fishes, schools of eagle rays, green marine turtles. Turtle island snorkel day tour is recommended for all intermediate to advanced snorkelers. If the time works for you, the tour guide is happy to take you to explore the Tintoreras islets, home of penguins and blue white tipped sharks. A tasty lunch will be enjoyed aboard. 

It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in order to neutralize the sea temperature, because it falls below 20ºC from June to November and it is up to 27ºC from December to May. 

Departure: pick up at the hotel at 7:15 am then from Puerto Villamil sail ahead to Turtle Island 

Returning time: approximately at 1:30

Travel Time: speed boat ride takes around 1 hour (August – October the seas can be quite rough). Adventurers with back or neck injuries are not advised to take this journey. 

Difficulty Level: intermediate

Highlight activity: walking and snorkeling

Transportation: speed boat

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Confirmation and payment policy: Payments are due based on the following schedule. All reservations require a deposit to confirm. 

• 61 to 91+ days in advance  Deposit 30% of program’s cost (or $100.00)

• 31 to 60 days in advance    Deposit 50% of program’s cost

• 30 days in advance         Deposit 100% of program’s cost

Cancellation Policy: Reservations are subject to the following cancellation schedule.

• 90+ days before trip    No penalty 

• 60 to 89 days before trip Fine 30% of program’s cost (or $100.00) 

• 30 to 59 days before trip Fine 50% of program´s cost

• 0 to 29 days before trip   Fine 100% of program´s cost

Discounts & benefits:

• For tour leaders is a 50% discount off meals and lodging for groups of 1 – 4 guests. For groups of 5 guests or more, meals and lodging are complimentary. 

• For tour leaders, tour guide, or any companions we don’t offer discounts off navigation journeys.

• Kids under 2 are free. For ages 2 – 6, we offer a 10% discount off of meals, lodging, and navigation journey. Kids aged 7 or older pay the standard rates.

• We don’t offer discounts for senior citizens.

• We may be able to offer additional discounts for tour companies who send tour groups to the Galapagos Islands on a recurring basis. Contact us for more details.  

Recommendations & clarifications:

• It is required the traffic control card issued by Galapagos Governing.

• Guests with medical conditions and/or special dietary restrictions must make them known to us in sufficient time for us to accommodate their request.

• Guests are required: wear mask, use hand sanitizer, and practice social distancing as required.

• Guests are strongly encouraged to: wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes with sturdy, rugged soles.

• Bring sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.

• Bring insect repellent. 

• It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in order to neutralize the sea temperature, because it falls below 20ºC from June to November and it can be chilly at times so we recommend also bringing a windbreaker, hat, and scarf.

• Galapagos and Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency.

• Most vendors accept cash. We recommend that guests bring U.S. dollars with them if they might want to buy souvenir.

• The prices are according to the double/triple/quadruple room.

• Accommodations in our hostel/hotel are subject to availability. If the hostel/hotel is full, we will arrange for our guests to stay in a hotel of an equivalent category and provide transfers.

• Photography is encouraged always keeping mind the Galapagos National Park Rules for Visitors.

• All itineraries, dining options, accommodations, and journey experiences are subject to change without notice due to factors such as climate conditions, season, host availability, operational issues, and guest security.

• The described species in the program can be encountered during the tours but it is not guaranteed that always will be encountered as it depends on natural factors, climate, seasons, and marine currents.