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A clear underwater view of stingrays swimming near a mangrove shoreline. 1
A close-up of a bird's head, focusing on its eye and beak. 2
A diver exploring an underwater reef with stingrays swimming above. 3
A sea turtle swimming near a rocky underwater landscape. 4
A bear swimming underwater. 5
By GALAPAGOS PATH

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Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$435 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Embark on a wonderful day trip to one of the most biodiversity sites.
    • Take pleasure swimming with a school of colourful reef fish.
    • Explore Galapagos white or black tipped sharks’ path.
    • Discover lava caves, places to enjoy walking over and swimming under them.
    • Engage on the most authentic Galapagos penguins path exploration.

Activity location

    • Los Túneles
    • Isabela Island, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Los Túneles
    • Isabela Island, Ecuador

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Los Tuneles Day Tour (Isabela Island)

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English
Price details
NZ$435.11 x 1 AdultNZ$435.11
Total
Price is NZ$435.11

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Comfortable speed boat
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    Naturalist Tour Guide accredited by Galapagos National Park
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, and fins)
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    Wetsuit
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    Lunch aboard
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    Snack: purified water and fruits
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    Tax
  • Exclusions
    Interisland transport
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    Accommodation
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    Meals; breakfast & dinner
  • Exclusions
    Isabela Island entrance fee $ 10.00
  • Exclusions
    Travel and medical insurance
  • Exclusions
    Personal souvenirs
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drink
  • Exclusions
    Picture and videos
  • Exclusions
    Tip

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bikes, Drones, Electric wheelchairs, Explosive substances, Pets
    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Early in the morning, you will be collected at the hotel located in Isabela at 7:15 am or 11:10 am, then from Puerto Villamil Pier you will embark on a must-do trip to one of the most biodiverse sites in the Galapagos, Los Tuneles -or The Tunnels in English- also known as Cabo Rosa. They are unique geological formations, a series of arcs and tunnels underneath and above the water, located 1 hour riding from Puerto Villamil Pier. The first spot is in Roca Union, a small islet located in the open sea were watching majestic pelicans, blue footed boobies and Nazca Boobies and, occasionally, sea lions resting on the rocks makes a terrific journey. The second and main spot is in Los Tuneles where you will be allowed to explore blue footed boobies, pelican, frigate birds and it is a wonderful volcano landscape view. It offers you an exclusive time to see green marine turtles while you are walking along the millions of years volcano arcs. Los Tuneles site access is subject to the sea condition. Cabo Rosa, its crystal-clear and shallow waters make a perfect place to snorkelling with sea turtles, white-tipped sharks, trumpetfish, surgeon fish, marine iguanas, sea lions, golden rays, penguins, sea snakes, quiet sea horses, and more variety of species. Hot box lunch will be served aboard.

    It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in order to neutralize the sea temperature, because it falls below 20ºC from June to November and it is up to 27ºC from December to May.

    Departure: pick up at the hotel located in Isabela at 7:15 am or 11:10 am.
    Returning time: first turn at approximately 1: 00 pm; second turn, at approximately 4:00 pm
    Travel Time: speed boat ride takes around 1 hour (August – October the seas can be quite rough). Adventurers with back or neck injuries are not advised to take this journey.
    Difficulty Level: intermediate
    Highlight activity: walking and snorkelling
    Transport: speed boat

Location

Activity location

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    • Los Túneles
    • Isabela Island, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Los Túneles
    • Isabela Island, Ecuador