ISABELA ISLAND · ACTIVE HALF-DAY EXPEDITION

Kayak Tintoreras

Paddle along Puerto Villamil’s volcanic coast and snorkel in calm, clear water with sea turtles, rays, tropical fish, sea lions and marine iguanas.

Duration2 hours
Group size
ActivityKayak & snorkeling
Meeting pointIsabela Island
Approximately 2 hours · Hotel pick-up in Puerto Villamil

Activity balance

Kayaking80%
Snorkeling20%

ACTIVE ISABELA COASTAL ADVENTURE

Kayak, mangroves & calm-water snorkeling

The Kayak Tour to Tintoreras is an active adventure that combines kayaking and snorkeling along the coast of Puerto Villamil. Paddle toward Tintoreras Islet while looking for sea lions, blue-footed boobies and Galápagos penguins.

The experience continues at Concha de Perla, a calm bay surrounded by mangroves where you may see sea turtles, rays, tropical fish and marine iguanas.

EXPEDITION ITINERARY

Your day at a glance

  1. Hotel pick-up & equipment preparation

    Pick-up from your hotel in Puerto Villamil and transfer to the office to receive kayaking and snorkeling equipment.

  2. Kayaking adventure

    Paddle from the beach or pier toward Tintoreras Islet, enjoying volcanic landscapes. Along the way, watch for sea lions swimming near the kayaks and seabirds resting on the rocks.

  3. Concha de Perla

    Snorkel and swim in a natural pool with crystal-clear turquoise water and mangroves. Its calm, protected setting offers excellent opportunities to observe marine life.

Included

  • Naturalist guide in English/Spanish
  • Kayak
  • Short wetsuit
  • Transportation

Not included

  • Extra soft drinks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen, hat & sunglasses
  • Camera & binoculars
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