Highlands & Tintoreras Islet
This tour combines the lush land life of the highlands with the fascinating marine life of Tintoreras Islet, for a memorable experience.
Highlands & Tintoreras Islet
- Santa Cruz
Full-day tour
Duration
07:00 to 17:00
Schedule
Tour details
Departure from Santa Cruz: boarding 6:20 arrival in Isabela: 9:00, then we start the tour.
Land Exploration (Highlands) 🚶♀
Explore the green heart of Isabela with a walk through the highlands, visiting:
Flamingo Pond: A natural sanctuary where you can see elegant pink flamingos in their habitat.
Mango Viewpoint: Enjoy panoramic views and learn about the island's endemic plants.
Ceibo Tree: Marvel at the majesty of this giant tree, a symbol of the region.
This trip is split into roughly 60% walking and 40% snorkeling, for a balanced exploration.
$160
Tour price
Marine Adventure (Tintoreras Islet) 🐠
Get ready for the snorkeling part. Tintoreras Islet is famous as a nesting and resting site for many species:
Channels and crevices: Take a short walk to see white-tip reef sharks (tintoreras) resting in the lava channels.
Unforgettable snorkeling: Dive into the turquoise water and swim with sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays and a variety of colorful fish.
Main highlights
Mango Viewpoint
Unforgettable snorkeling
Flamingo Pond
The tour includes:
- Lunch to recharge.
- Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel and fins).
- Sea and ground transport throughout the tour.
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English) with expert knowledge of natural history and conservation.
Not included:
- Wetsuit
- Island entry fee: Ecuadorians $5, foreigners $10
- Municipal taxes: $6
- Water taxi: $1 each way
Make your Galápagos experience a reality
👉 Get ready for a complete immersion in the biodiversity of Isabela Island!
Book the Highlands & Tintoreras Islet Tour now 🐢!