Day Trip to South Plaza Island from Puerto Ayora

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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:

All hotels located in Puerto Ayora

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

    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
Supplied by Galapagos a la Carte

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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Safaris
Water Tours
Involves Animals

Cancellation Policy

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