Day Tour to Isabela Island with Tintorera Islet, Snorkeling Wetlands & Flamingos
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About This Tour in Santa Cruz
Why Visit Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz, Ecuador offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Santa Cruz provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Santa Cruz
You can reach Santa Cruz, Ecuador by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Fee charged for the use of the pier in Puerto Ayora
- Lunch menu in a very nice restaurant
- Boat Tour "Las Tintoreras" with a Naturalist Guide
- Soda/Pop
- Transport with a private driver during the entire stay on Isabela Island
- Lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Wetsuits (long or short, as preferred)
- Boat ride to Isabela round trip on a comfortable and fast speedboat
- Fuel surcharge
- Entry fee to the Breeding Centre ($10 per person)
- Mesh bag to store your snorkel equipment and the wetsuit
What's Not Included
- Propinas (optional)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Water taxis to and from the speedboat ($1 per person)
- Isabela Island
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
During this boat tour, together with a naturalist guide you will be exploring the beautiful bay ofWe meet at our office in Calle Enrique Fuentes ("El Saigón"), only a few footsteps from the pier.
End Point
We meet at our office in Calle Enrique Fuentes ("El Saigón"), only a few footsteps from the pier.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
During this boat tour, together with a naturalist... 3 hours
During this boat tour, together with a naturalist guide you will be exploring the beautiful bay of Isabela Island, to see the Galapagos penguins from close as well as the blue-footed boobies. There will be a disembarkation on "Las Tintoreras", a little islet inhabited by tons of little marine iguanas a.o. The exploration walk on this island will lead you to the famous shark channel where lots of whitetip reef sharks ("Tintoreras in Spanish, therefore the name of the island") like to rest; often together with sea turtles and sea lions. Before getting back on board, you will also visit a beautiful little white sand beach inhabited by sea lions. There will also be a great snorkel activity, together with sea turtles, sharks, rays, and - if you get lucky - then the penguins might get into the water with you too.
Following a beautiful trail along mangrove trees, you... 1 hour
Following a beautiful trail along mangrove trees, you will explore the "Humedales", i.e. wetlands, where you will be able to see the Galapagos flamingos in their natural habitat, many other birds as well as marine iguanas. The trail leads you to the most beautiful coconut palm beach.
Isabela Island is the only island with a stunningly beautiful coconut palm beach 1 hour
Isabela Island is the only island with a stunningly beautiful coconut palm beach. Here you can observe big marine iguanas, sally lightfoot crabs, lava lizarrds, pelicans as well as lots of other birds.
You will also visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding... 30 minutes
You will also visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Arnaldo Tupiza, where you cannot only see the baby giant tortoises and differente juvenile stages, but also the oldest one (close to 200 years old). The $10 entry fee to this place is included in the tour price already.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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