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 gulls, pelican and masked boobies.
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TOUR SCHUDULE
Pick-up
Pick-up starts at designated time and is included in hotels in Puerto Ayora only. Hotels in Punta Estrada neighborhood are excluded and must be at a meeting point is at the entrance of catholic church in front of the main pier in Puerto Ayora
NOTE: *Pick-up starts 8:15 on Mondays
Itabaca Canal / Boarding
After a fifty minute drive to Itabaca Canal, you will board the yacht in groups. Once in the yacht, safety instructions will be explained.
Departure to the island
The captain will start engines and the journey will begin to the island after security checks with crew members.
Arrival to the island
Engines will stop and guides will announce the arrival, you will have to prepare to disembark for hiking.
Disembark and visit on the island
The disembark will be in groups, make sure to bring water and a camera.
Return to the yacht
You will get back on board.
Lunch on board
Lunch will be served on board to all passengers in the lounge, bridge and rooftop. You will be served fresh fish, salads, rice and dessert afterwards.
*Special meals under request only*
Departure to snorkel spot
The captain will start engines and the journey will begin to snorkel spot after security checks with crew members.
Snorkel time on Punta Carrión
You will discover the marine wildlife around this natural pool or enjoy a sunbath on board.
Return to Santa Cruz / Itabaca Canal
The captain will start engines and the journey back home will begin after security checks with crew members.
Return to Puerto Ayora
You will disembark the yacht in groups and board our shuttle. Make sure not to forget anything on board of the yacht or shuttle.
Arrival to hotel
This is the estimated time of arrival to your hotel in Puerto Ayora.
*Order may vary. This is just an example. It does not extrictly follows order or times.
INCLUSIONS
Lunch
Transportation*
Snorkel Gear
Water Refill
Beach Towel
Naturalist Guide
*Pick-Ups in hotels in Puerto Ayora only. **Day Tour to Santa Fe Island does not have Pick-up.
EXCLUSIONS
Airfare, personal expenses, wetsuit, alcoholic beverages, extra beverages, tips and other service/product not mentioned.
*Pick-up starts 8:15 on Mondays
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