To take the Isabela Full DayTour, 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.Tour Details
Departures: 7AM
Duration: 10 hours
Activities: 70% snorkeling, 30% land
Navigation time: 4 hours (round trip)
Yacht capacity: 16 passengers
Itinerary
Tintoreras
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.
Wetlands
Visit to the flamingo wetlands on Isabela, in the Galápagos, is a must-do experience for nature lovers. This ecosystem of lagoons and mangroves, formed by volcanic
activity, is home to the pink flamingo, one of the most iconic birds of the archipelago.
The walk follows marked trails that allow visitors to observe flamingos and other birds in their natural habitat, while enjoying unique landscapes and a peaceful setting ideal for photography and ecotourism.
Tortoise Breading Center
A visit to the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center, located on Isabela in the Galápagos, is an essential experience to learn about the conservation work carried out to protect the giant tortoises.
At this center, tortoises are protected and raised at different stages of growth, from small hatchlings to young juveniles, before being reintroduced into their natural habitat. The tour takes place along visitor-friendly paths, where you can observe these emblematic species and learn about the preservation programs that ensure their survival.
It is an educational and family-friendly activity that combines nature, history, and conservation—perfect to include in any Isabela itinerary.
This full 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
Lunch
Towels
Not Included:
Isabela entrance fee 10 usd
Water taxi 1 usd
Extra soft drinks
Alcoholic beverages
Tips
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes
Swimsuit
Sunscreen & hat
Camera for amazing wildlife shots
Tour Selection
CHF 123.13–CHF 123.90Price range: CHF 123.13 through CHF 123.90
Tour Details
CHF 123.13–CHF 123.90Price range: CHF 123.13 through CHF 123.90
To take the Isabela Full DayTour, 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.Tour Details
Departures: 7AM
Duration: 10 hours
Activities: 70% snorkeling, 30% land
Navigation time: 4 hours (round trip)
Yacht capacity: 16 passengers
Itinerary
Tintoreras
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.
Wetlands
Visit to the flamingo wetlands on Isabela, in the Galápagos, is a must-do experience for nature lovers. This ecosystem of lagoons and mangroves, formed by volcanic
activity, is home to the pink flamingo, one of the most iconic birds of the archipelago.
The walk follows marked trails that allow visitors to observe flamingos and other birds in their natural habitat, while enjoying unique landscapes and a peaceful setting ideal for photography and ecotourism.
Tortoise Breading Center
A visit to the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center, located on Isabela in the Galápagos, is an essential experience to learn about the conservation work carried out to protect the giant tortoises.
At this center, tortoises are protected and raised at different stages of growth, from small hatchlings to young juveniles, before being reintroduced into their natural habitat. The tour takes place along visitor-friendly paths, where you can observe these emblematic species and learn about the preservation programs that ensure their survival.
It is an educational and family-friendly activity that combines nature, history, and conservation—perfect to include in any Isabela itinerary.
This full 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: