Day Trip to Isabela Island and Tintoreras in Galápagos
Overview
Puerto Ayora serves as the starting point before a speed boat journey to Isabela Island, home to unique wildlife like land turtles and flamingos. This adventure also highlights the diverse flora and fauna of the region.
- 🛥️ Travel by speed boat to Isabela Island for an up-close view of native animals.
- 🐢 Swim and snorkel at Concha Perla Beach alongside tropical fish, penguins, and turtles.
- 🌿 Witness a variety of flora and fauna during your visit to Isabela Island.
- ⚠️ Swimming is allowed at Concha Perla Beach; ensure safety while in the water.
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Pickup included
- Ferrys Sta Cruz - Isabela - Sta Cruz
- Professional Guide
- Use of Snorkeling Equipment ( Mask and fins)
- Hotel Pick Up (Inside the Urban Perimeter of Puerto Ayora)
- Lunch
- Dock Tax, Isabela
- Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
- Nothing non specified in the program
- Breakfast - Hotel Drop off
Meeting point
Return details
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Malecon de Puerto AyoraWe 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)
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Isabela IslandWe 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.
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Las TintorerasTintorera 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
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.