Los Tuneles


165usd per person

• Principales Actividades: Snorkel - Main Activities: Snorkeling
- Intensity: Easy - Moderate
- Length of tour: 5 hours
- Daily departures: 7:30 am and 11 am
- Group: 10 people max.
- Includes: Snorkeling gear (mask and fins), wetsuit, box lunch and drinks, towels, transportation, English-speaking naturalist guide.


The tour begins with a 45 minute speedboat ride to the western side of Puerto Villamil, and once there we will stop and take a tour to see the formations. Then we will make a stop and you will have the opportunity to walk through some of the lava platforms on foot. We will then go into the water and snorkel around the inner tunnels, swimming with the famous Galapagos marine life. Lunch is served onboard before returning to town.

Los tuneles is the result of lava platforms that collapsed into the sea, which created hundreds of lava tunnels and bridges of lava, above and below the water. The tunnels are a marine paradise and is a spectacular place to spot marine life while snorkeling in the clear waters surrounded by scenic lava formations of different colors and clear blue sky. The lava tunnels are home to many species such as white tip reef sharks, manta rays, seahorses, penguins, sea turtles, sea lions, giant mantas, colorful fish and blue-footed boobies.
These lava tunnels were formed millions of years ago when the lava flows from the volcanos on the island were solidified on the outside, thanks to their contact with the water, while remaining liquid on the inside, leaving the lava tunnels which have been eroded by the elements over thousands of years.
Observe the lava formations that form the Galapagos from up close in an impressive marine landscape in the The Tunnels. In Cabo Rosa, it is possible to swim with manta rays, White-tipped sharks, Galapagos sharks, sea horses, penguins, sea turtles, and many more species of fish. It is one of the best places to snorkel on in the islands.


Sierra Negra & Volcan Chico Hikes

65usd per person

Main Activities: Hiking/Trekking
- Intensity: Moderate - High
- Tour length: 5 hours
- Daily departures: 7:30 am
- Maximum group size: 16 persons
- Includes: boxed lunch and beverages, tourist transportation and Spanish-speaking naturalist guide. Tour Description

The tour begins with a 45-minute vehicle ride into the highlands to the Galapagos National Park Checkpoint at 3,000 feet (900 meters) above sea level. It takes about 45 minutes to walk up to the edge of the Sierra Negra. The landscape of the caldera is mostly flat and we will walk around a section of the rim for about 1 hour. After lunch (included in the price), you have the option of taking the Chico Volcanic Trail or the new trail recently opened by the Galapagos National Park to the site of Sierra Negra's most recent eruptive activity. Afterwards, the transportation will pick us up. We will return to Puerto Villamil.

Tintoreras


65usd per person

- Main Activities: Snorkeling and hiking - Intensity: Easy - Moderate
- Length of visit: 3 hours.
- Departures every day: AM and PM
- Group size: 16 people maximum - Includes: Snorkeling gear (mask and fins), wetsuit, transportation and an English-speaking naturalist guide.
- Highlights: Galapagos white tip reef sharks, sea turtles, penguins and sea lions.


A 45-minute boat ride around the lava formations of Tintoreras, where we will see penguin colonies, departs from the main dock. We stop at one of the lava platforms and hike 1 hour on flat terrain to see marine iguanas and the important Galapagos sea lion colonies. Then we will go into the water and snorkel where we will be able to see Galapagos sharks, sea turtles, sea lions and marine iguanas swimming around. After the snorkeling we will head back to the main dock.


Wall of Tears

A large wall made of lava boulders constructed by prisoners in 1948. It lies about 7km from the town and the road leading to it is in good shape, suitable for hiking or biking. Various, well sign-posted nature trails lead to lagoons, viewpoints, secluded beaches before the wall. There is a checkpoint with park guides, but you can do this trail on your own.

Concha de Perla

Concha de Perla is like a natural swimming pool, closed off from the sea. It is a next to the docks. It is a beautiful place to swim and snorkel. It is a 5 minute walk from town and you can visit on your own.

Giant Tortoise Breeding Center

This National Park run center is where the giant tortoises are raised from eggs to adolescence before being set free in their natural habitat in the highlands. The center is fun, especially for the children and there is a good interpretation room. It is a pretty 30 min walk from town or 5 minutes in a taxi. Going with a local guide will being the experience to life, but you are free to visit on your own.

Wetlands

The Wetlands of Isabela Island are located just outside of Puerto Villamil. The Wetlands consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species such as common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, and gallinules. The Wetlands can be visited on foot via a path and boardwalk that winds through the swamps. This activity can be done on your own, just be sure to stick to the path!

Flamingo Lake

To the west of Puerto Villamil there are various salt and brackish lagoons which house an impressive variety of coastal and sea birds. Here, visitors can also find the largest concentration of flamingos in Galapagos. You can do this activity on your own.

Sulfur Volcano

450 US Dollars for 2 people (Private)

- Main Activities: Hiking
- Intensity: Easy - Medium
- Duration of Tour: 6 hours
- Daily departures: 8:30 am and 2 pm
- Group: 2 people + 1 additional person for $500 (3 people)
- Includes: Tourist transportation, lunch, English speaking naturalist guide.

Walk into the depths of the volcano's crater and see the impressive sulfur mines where the volcano comes alive. The entire area is covered in a vibrant yellow hue that promises to leave you in awe.
Our expert guides will take you on a journey to explore the wonders of volcanoes and the history of Isabela Island. Gain a deeper understanding of the various types of volcanoes and how they are classified. Learn about the cultural importance of volcanoes to the people of the Galapagos Islands.

• transfer airport – hotel and vice versa: taxi 20usd each way (max 4 pax)
• hotel dock transfer -and vice versa: taxi 15 usd each way (max 4 pax)
• Ferry: 40usd per person, one way

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