Day Trip to South Plaza Island from Puerto Ayora

5.0
(6 reviews)
Santa Cruz (EC), Ecuador

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Day Tour to South Plaza Island departs from Itabaca Canal, the sailing is about one hour and forty five minutes, this island is located to the East of Santa Cruz Island. First you will visit Punta Carrión, where snorkel take place, which is just five minutes away from pier of Itabaca Canal, here you may spot white tip sharks, variety of fishes, sea turtles, rays, Galapagos sharks and many other marine wildlife. In South Plaza Island, which is partner of North Plaza Island, both create a turquoise water canal that contrast with the red natural carpet (sesuvium) and cactus that the island have as breathtaking landscape; here you you will be greeted by sea lions, and expect to spot land iguanas, marine iguanas, sea lions, Galapagos lizard and finches, also variety of sea birds fishing and flying really close to the cliff of this island like swallow-tailed gull, pelicans and Nazca boobies.

What's Included

Water Refill
Towel
Lunch
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Snorkel Gear
Galapagos National Naturalist guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Drop-off in Puerto Ayora's Main Pier
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Tips
Wetsuit

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

As you may be among the first or last guests to be collected, please allow up to 20 additional minutes. Kindly provide the name of your hotel, as pick-up service is available from hotels in Puerto Ayora. For private accommodations, including Airbnb properties, the designated meeting point is in front of Santa Marianita Catholic Church, near the main pier, Gus Angermeyer Pier and Ferry Terminal: -0.747650, -90.313515.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Canal de Itabaca

    After a fifty minute drive to Itabaca Canal, you will board the yacht in groups. Once in the yacht, safety instructions will be explained.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    First you will visit Punta Carrión, where snorkel take place, which is just five minutes away from pier of Itabaca Canal, here you may spot white tip sharks, variety of fishes, sea turtles, rays, Galapagos sharks and many other marine wildlife.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    South Plaza Island

    he disembark will be in groups, make sure to bring water and a camera. Here you you will be greeted by sea lions, and expect to spot land iguanas, marine iguanas, sea lions, Galapagos lizard and finches, also variety of sea birds fishing and flying really close to the cliff of this island like swalloed tailed gulls, pelican and masked boobies.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Malecon de Puerto Ayora

    You will disembark the yacht in groups. Make sure not to forget anything on board of the yacht.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian/Vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Safaris
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
Involves Animals
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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