South Plazas and Punta Carrion Day Tour:Land Iguanas & Snorkeling
Overview
This tour offers a diverse range of experiences, from exploring the stunning South Plazas Island and encountering unique wildlife such as land iguanas and sea lions to snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Punta Carrion and discovering a rich underwater world filled with sharks, sea turtles, and colorful fish.
Our experienced guides are knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the islands and will provide interesting insights and information about the different species you encounter, ensuring an educational and enjoyable experience.
Overall, this tour provides an opportunity to explore two of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos archipelago, encounter unique wildlife, and experience the thrill of snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.
Our experienced guides are knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the islands and will provide interesting insights and information about the different species you encounter, ensuring an educational and enjoyable experience.
Overall, this tour provides an opportunity to explore two of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos archipelago, encounter unique wildlife, and experience the thrill of snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.
Inclusions
- Certified Naturalist English/Spanish speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- Transportation by boat
- Snorkel equipment (mask and fins)
- Guided activities
- Lunch
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Ayora, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
Join us on an exciting adventure to explore the enchanting South Plazas and Punta Carrion Islands off the east coast of Santa Cruz Island. Your tour begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel on Santa Cruz Island, followed by a short transfer to the port where you will board a boat.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: South Plaza Island, Ecuador
Once aboard, you'll cruise to the Plaza Islands, where you'll be greeted by a variety of fascinating creatures. The visit to South Plazas includes an hour-and-a-half walking tour, during which you'll see land iguanas, marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, and a range of tropical birds. The landscape is filled with plants, and you'll encounter various cacti along the path. With a bit of luck, you may also spot blue-footed boobies and sea lions.
The main attraction of South Plazas is the land iguanas, sea lions, and swallow-tailed gulls. The island is also home to yellow-tailed mullets, Audubon's shearwaters, red-billed tropicbirds, and brown pelicans that soar over the cliffs.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Punta Carrion, Ecuador
After your visit to South Plazas, we will head to Punta Carrion for an exciting snorkeling experience. Here, you'll have the chance to see a wide range of marine life, including whitetip sharks, starfish, green sea turtles, and colorful fish such as damselfish, parrotfish, and rays. You may also encounter sea lions in the water, making for an unforgettable experience. While on board, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch as you take in the stunning views. At the end of the tour, we will return to Puerto Ayora, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Ayora, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
Join us on an exciting adventure to explore the enchanting South Plazas and Punta Carrion Islands off the east coast of Santa Cruz Island. Your tour begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel on Santa Cruz Island, followed by a short transfer to the port where you will board a boat.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: South Plaza Island, Ecuador
Once aboard, you'll cruise to the Plaza Islands, where you'll be greeted by a variety of fascinating creatures. The visit to South Plazas includes an hour-and-a-half walking tour, during which you'll see land iguanas, marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, and a range of tropical birds. The landscape is filled with plants, and you'll encounter various cacti along the path. With a bit of luck, you may also spot blue-footed boobies and sea lions.
The main attraction of South Plazas is the land iguanas, sea lions, and swallow-tailed gulls. The island is also home to yellow-tailed mullets, Audubon's shearwaters, red-billed tropicbirds, and brown pelicans that soar over the cliffs.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Punta Carrion, Ecuador
After your visit to South Plazas, we will head to Punta Carrion for an exciting snorkeling experience. Here, you'll have the chance to see a wide range of marine life, including whitetip sharks, starfish, green sea turtles, and colorful fish such as damselfish, parrotfish, and rays. You may also encounter sea lions in the water, making for an unforgettable experience. While on board, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch as you take in the stunning views. At the end of the tour, we will return to Puerto Ayora, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian lunch option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.