Tintoreras – Daytour

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Duration

1 Day

Group Size

16

Name of Yacht

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Meeting Point

Isabela Island

To take the Las Tintoreras Tour, travelers can arrive the same day by taking the 7:00 a.m. ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island, allowing enough time to join the tour upon arrival.Tintoreras Islet is a small volcanic island located just off the coast of Puerto Villamil, on Isabela Island. It is renowned for its rich marine and terrestrial biodiversity. In a narrow lava crevice, visitors can observe white tip reef sharks (locally called “tintoreras”) resting in shallow waters. The islet is also home to marine iguanas—some of the largest in the archipelago—lava lizards, sea lions, and seabirds such as blue footed boobies, pelicans, herons, and occasionally Galápagos penguins.

Tour Details

  • Departures: 10 AM or 2 PM
  • Duration: 3:30 hours
  • Activities: 80% snorkeling, 20% land
  • Navigation time: 40 minutes (round trip)
  • Yacht capacity: 16 passengers
   

Itinerary

  • Hotel Pick-up & Boat Transfer: Passengers are picked up from their hotels in Puerto Villamil and transferred to the main dock. A short boat ride takes you to Tintoreras Islet, where you can enjoy scenic coastal views and sometimes spot penguins along the way.
  • Guided Walk: Explore the volcanic landscape on foot while observing marine iguanas, lava lizards, and nesting seabirds. The highlight of the walk is the lava channel where white tip reef sharks can be seen resting.
  • Snorkeling Session: Enjoy snorkeling in calm, clear waters alongside tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, sea lions, white tip reef sharks, and occasionally penguins.
This half day tour offers a perfect combination of wildlife observation and snorkeling, ideal for travelers looking to experience the natural beauty of Isabela in a short time.   Included:
  • Naturalist Guide in English
  • Snacks
  • Snorkel Equipment
  • Short Wetsuit
  • Towels
  Not Included:
  • Extra soft drinks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips

 

What to Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen & hat
  • Camera for amazing wildlife shots
  • Tour Selection

$80.00 $81.00Price range: $80.00 through $81.00

  • Tour Details

$80.00 $81.00Price range: $80.00 through $81.00

To take the Las Tintoreras Tour, travelers can arrive the same day by taking the 7:00 a.m. ferry from Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island, allowing enough time to join the tour upon arrival.Tintoreras Islet is a small volcanic island located just off the coast of Puerto Villamil, on Isabela Island. It is renowned for its rich marine and terrestrial biodiversity. In a narrow lava crevice, visitors can observe white tip reef sharks (locally called “tintoreras”) resting in shallow waters. The islet is also home to marine iguanas—some of the largest in the archipelago—lava lizards, sea lions, and seabirds such as blue footed boobies, pelicans, herons, and occasionally Galápagos penguins.

Tour Details

  • Departures: 10 AM or 2 PM
  • Duration: 3:30 hours
  • Activities: 80% snorkeling, 20% land
  • Navigation time: 40 minutes (round trip)
  • Yacht capacity: 16 passengers
   

Itinerary

  • Hotel Pick-up & Boat Transfer: Passengers are picked up from their hotels in Puerto Villamil and transferred to the main dock. A short boat ride takes you to Tintoreras Islet, where you can enjoy scenic coastal views and sometimes spot penguins along the way.
  • Guided Walk: Explore the volcanic landscape on foot while observing marine iguanas, lava lizards, and nesting seabirds. The highlight of the walk is the lava channel where white tip reef sharks can be seen resting.
  • Snorkeling Session: Enjoy snorkeling in calm, clear waters alongside tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, sea lions, white tip reef sharks, and occasionally penguins.
This half day tour offers a perfect combination of wildlife observation and snorkeling, ideal for travelers looking to experience the natural beauty of Isabela in a short time.   Included:
  • Naturalist Guide in English
  • Snacks
  • Snorkel Equipment
  • Short Wetsuit
  • Towels
  Not Included:
  • Extra soft drinks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips

 

What to Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen & hat
  • Camera for amazing wildlife shots
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