South Plazas & Carrion Point Galapagos Tour
1 Days
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Explore South Plazas on a scenic wildlife hike, then snorkel at Carrion Point among marine life, with opportunities to see sharks, turtles, rays, and fish.
Tour Overview
This excursion combines the landscapes and wildlife of South Plazas with snorkeling at Carrion Point. You will meet at 8:15 a.m with our team at the entrance of Puerto Ayora’s Church in front of the pier. Then you will travel to the Itabaca Channel departure point. At South Plazas, a dry landing takes us to a hike through an Opuntia cactus forest where land iguanas roam and then you will walk to dramatic cliffs that attract frigatebirds, tropicbirds, swallow-tailed gulls and pelicans. The route also gives us a chance to see the island’s "bachelor colony" of aging sea lions. At Carrion Point, you will dive into the water for snorkeling. Might spot white-tip sharks, fish, sea turtles and rays. You will head back, to Puerto Ayora around 4:00 p.m.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Full Day-South Plazas Wildlife Hike & Carrion Point Snorkeling
❯Operation Day: Thursday (to be confirmed)
Meeting point: Entrance of the local church, in front of the pier
Departure hour: 8:15 a.m. (arrive 10 minutes early)
Arriving site: Channel
Coming hour: 4:00 p.m. (estimated return)
Meet at 8:15 a.m. at the entrance of the local church in front of the pier. Guests are asked to arrive 10 minutes before departure. Transportation will take participants to the channel, where the excursion begins. At the island, the visit starts with a landing and an encounter with sea lions. The hike continues through a cactus forest, which is home to the smallest land iguanas. The trail leads to cliffs where various birds can be seen. Along the ridge is the bachelor colony, where aging male sea lions rest after losing their territories. Some of them carry scars from fights and bites. Guests go snorkeling to explore the marine fauna. There is a chance to see sharks, kinds of fish, sea turtles, and rays. The excursion returns around 4:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Entrance of the local church, in front of the pier
Departure hour: 8:15 a.m. (arrive 10 minutes early)
Arriving site: Channel
Coming hour: 4:00 p.m. (estimated return)
Meet at 8:15 a.m. at the entrance of the local church in front of the pier. Guests are asked to arrive 10 minutes before departure. Transportation will take participants to the channel, where the excursion begins. At the island, the visit starts with a landing and an encounter with sea lions. The hike continues through a cactus forest, which is home to the smallest land iguanas. The trail leads to cliffs where various birds can be seen. Along the ridge is the bachelor colony, where aging male sea lions rest after losing their territories. Some of them carry scars from fights and bites. Guests go snorkeling to explore the marine fauna. There is a chance to see sharks, kinds of fish, sea turtles, and rays. The excursion returns around 4:00 p.m.
Meals Included:Lunch
Tour Highlights
- Hike through Opuntia cactus forest and scenic cliffs.
- Observe wildlife such as sea lions, Galapagos land iguanas, frigatebirds, tropicbirds, swallow-tailed gulls and pelicans.
- Snorkel at Carrion Point and discover Galapagos life with possible sightings of white-tip sharks, fish, sea turtles and rays.
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What's Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting point at the Itabaca Channel
- Coffee and tea station
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
- Visits, excursions and activities according to the itinerary
- Wetsuits provided the size is submitted at 72 hours before the trip
- One bilingual naturalist guide (English-Spanish)
- Fins provided the size is submitted at least 72 hours before the trip
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