Departure Time: 07:00 a.m.
Meeting Point: Main Pier – Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
Ferry Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Destination: Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island
Important: The sea crossing can be bumpy. We recommend taking motion sickness medication at least 30 minutes before boarding.
Upon arrival at Puerto Villamil, our staff and a local guide will be waiting for you. You’ll have a few minutes to use the restrooms before beginning the day’s adventure.
The tour starts with a visit to Tintoreras Islet, a place of great natural beauty and rich wildlife. Here, you’ll have the chance to see:
White-tip reef sharks (known locally as “tintoreras”) resting in crystal-clear water channels
Marine iguanas
Sea lions
Galápagos penguins
Blue-footed boobies
We’ll finish this visit with a snorkeling session from a small beach, ideal for observing marine life in its natural environment.
After the morning activity, we’ll head to a local restaurant for a delicious lunch (included).
Next, we explore the Isabela Wetlands, home to one of the largest mangrove ecosystems in the Galápagos. This key transition zone between land and sea offers sightings of:
Pink flamingos
Common stilts
American oystercatchers
Common gallinules
Scenic natural landscapes
Our final stop is the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center, where you’ll learn about the Galápagos National Park’s conservation efforts. The center houses around 330 giant tortoises, both juveniles and adults, including critically endangered species like those from Cerro Paloma.
Departure from Puerto Villamil: 3:00 p.m.
Return Duration: Approximately 2 hours
From: $240.00
