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Day Trip to South Plaza Island from Puerto Ayora
- Duration8 hours
- Max Travelers10 people
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Full-day Tours
Overview
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.
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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
What's Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Tips
Wetsuit
Itinerary
After a fifty minute drive to Itabaca Canal, you will board the yacht in groups. Once in the yacht, safety instructions will be explained.
First you will visit Punta Carriu00f3n, 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.
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.
You will disembark the yacht in groups. Make sure not to forget anything on board of the yacht.
Good to know
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
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.