Isabela has it all: active volcanoes with gigantic craters, giant tortoises, impressive wildlife, lava tunnels, great snorkeling and beautiful beaches. Isabela is also the largest island of the archipelago, but with a very small population of 2000 inhabitants who mainly live in Puerto Villamil. The island consists of five volcanoes, from which volcano Wolf is the highest. Volcano Sierra Negra, located at the southern end of Isabela, is the most impressive one as its crater is the second largest in the world. You will also see a lot of wildlife such as penguins, blue footed boobies, flamingos, marine iguanas, pelicans nesting along the coast of Isabela during their nesting season and sea turtles and rays while swimming in the bay.
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Los Tuneles Snorkeling Tour
The tour begins by taking a 45 minute speedboat ride to the western side of Puerto Villamil to one of the most astonishing snorkeling locations in the Galapagos Islands: Los Tuneles. A series of lava flows have created hundreds of arches and tunnels, both above and below the water. The striking geological formations are outdone only by the extraordinary collection of creatures that call this place home. The water is cool and still and an astonishing array of marine life is visible from above as you walk across the lava arches and bridges or from below as you snorkel in this unique habitat. The tour takes about 5 to 6 hours. First we will do a small hike along the lava formations; during the walk it is possible to see rays and sea turtles on the surface and you can observe different species of birds such as: blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and pelicans. Afterwards we go snorkeling; here you can see sea turtles, sharks, rays, seahorses, schools of fish and Galapagos penguins!
• USD 165 p.p.
• English speaking guide
• Snorkeling equipment
• Wetsuit
• Box lunch
• Towel
• Underwater pictures of the tour (bring a USB flash drive)
• Additional beverages
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
• Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
Sierra Negra Volcano Hike
The Sierra Negra volcano is one of five volcanoes on the island of Isabela, and this volcano has the second largest volcanic crater in the world. During the Sierra Negra Volcano Tour you hike to the edge of the crater and then trek across a landscape of lava fields. The Sierra Negra is one of the most active volcanoes in the Galapagos, with the last eruption in 2018. Though you won't see any lava flowing, you will have the opportunity to explore thermal vents and other fascinating geologic features. The views from this spot are among the most breathtaking of Isabela and on clear afternoons you can observe the northern volcanoes on Isabela and Fernandina. During this hike you won´t see any animals, the real focus is the geology of the Sierra Negra and Chico volcanoes. Please note this is a 3-4 hour hike and bring plenty of water, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a rain jacket/windbreaker.
• USD 70 p.p.
• English speaking guide
• Box lunch
• Additional beverages
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
• Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
Tintoreras Islet by boat
From the main dock we take a boat ride around the Tintoreras Islet, where we will see Galapagos penguins and white-tip reef sharks. Then we stop at one of the lava platforms and walk across the flat terrain, where we can see marine iguanas and sea lion colonies. After that we will enter the water to go snorkeling with sea turtles, sea lions and swimming marine iguanas.
• USD 90 p.p.
• English speaking guide
• Snorkeling equipment
• Wetsuit
• Meals
• Beverages
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
• Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
Tintoreras Islet by kayak
We begin in the bay of Puerto Villamil and paddle out to Tintoreras Islet. The instructor will explain the entire route, instructions and recommendations before starting the excursion. Around the Tintoreras Islet you will be able to appreciate different animals as you paddle such as sea birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, rays and penguins. After the kayaking activity you will go snorkeling at Concha de Perla.
• USD 75 p.p.
• English speaking guide
• Kayak equipment
• Snorkeling equipment
• Meals
• Beverages
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
• Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
Isla Tortuga
We take a boat for 30 minutes out to Isla Tortuga where we will enjoy a boat ride around the island with the chance to see Galapagos sea birds such as blue footed boobies, Nazca boobies, frigate birds, lava gulls and tropical birds. Then you will have the opportunity to fish with the crew from the boat. After this fishing activity we enter the water to go snorkeling. There is a chance that we will see hammerhead sharks, rays and marine turtles! We then get back into the boat to enjoy our box lunch before the boat takes us back to Puerto Villamil.
• USD 175 p.p.
• English speaking guide
• Snorkeling equipment
• Wetsuit
• Box lunch
• Towel
• Pictures of the tour (bring a USB flash drive)
• Additional beverages
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
• Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
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