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South Plazas Island and Carrión Point on Board of Sea Lion Yacht

Santa Cruz from Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel
  • Duration7 hours
  • Max Travelers4 people
  • CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Day Trips

Overview

Marvel at the beauty of the Galapagos’ Central Islands aboard our own Sea Lion Yacht – one of only 12 yachts in the Galapagos that offers day tours to the Galapagos National Park. You’ll embark on a Galapagos Day Tour like no other!

South Plaza is a small island full of fascinating wildlife, both along its shore and along its dramatic, wind-swept cliffs: sea lions, land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, Opuntia cacti and vegetation that changes colors according to the season.

This tour is offered on:

Wednesday: Punta Carrión / South Plaza Island
Friday: South Plaza / Punta Carrión

A destination expert will contact you soon to go over details and request sensitive information.

Note: Day Tours are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical reasons and Galapagos National Park Regulations.

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South Plazas Island and Carrión Point on Board of Sea Lion Yacht South Plazas Island and Carrión Point on Board of Sea Lion Yacht South Plazas Island and Carrión Point on Board of Sea Lion Yacht South Plazas Island and Carrión Point on Board of Sea Lion Yacht South Plazas Island and Carrión Point on Board of Sea Lion Yacht South Plazas Island and Carrión Point on Board of Sea Lion Yacht

What's included

  • Guided visit

  • Service tax

  • Lunch

  • Fuel Fee

  • Snorkeling equipment and towels

What's Not included

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional items

Itinerary

  • This tour is offered on:nnWednesday: Punta Carriu00f3n / South Plaza IslandnFriday: South Plaza Island / Punta Carriu00f3nnPlease note: The following descriptions and itinerary details reflect our typical.nnfter gathering all their essentials (camera, hat, sunscreen, swim gear, etc.), guests head out from the meeting point at approximately 8:15 a.m. Around that time we head to the town of Puerto Ayora and hop aboard a transfer bus that will take us on a 45-minute drive across the beautiful highlands of Santa Cruz Island to the Itabaca Channel. Once there, we board the Yacht and set sail at approximately 9:45 a.m. Our first stop along the way is Punta Carriu00f3n. Around 10:10 a.m., we put on our snorkeling gear and jump in the water to begin our snorkeling activity that will last a little under an hour. Punta Carriu00f3n is a small bay that is ideal for viewing a variety of colorful fish, rays, and possibly even whitetip reef sharks!

  • Following the snorkeling activity at Punta Carriu00f3n, we board the Yacht once more and continue on our way to South Plaza Island. Once there, we take a small dinghy (panga) to the shore and perform a dry landing. One of our Galapagos National Park-certified guides leads us on a walking excursion where we explore the fascinating terrain covered in scarlet/colored sesuvium succulents and verdant prickly pear cacti. Hybrid land/marine iguanas roam about the island and its black lava rock shores, mingling with Sally Lightfoot crabs, swallow-tailed gulls, red-billed tropicbirds, and two kinds of boobies: Nazca and blue-footed. South Plaza Island sits across from North Plaza Island, and the channel in between them is a beautiful and clear turquoise color, where you can often spot a bachelor sea lion colony. Lunch is served aboard the Yacht. nnKeep in mind: Day Tours are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical reasons, guestsu2019 safety and/or Galapagos National Park Regulations.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • A release form for children under 6 years old will be necesary.

  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

Cancellation Policy

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