Day tour to Pinzón Island and La Fé/Palmitas Bay with snorkeling and fishing

4.9 (157 reviews) Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Duration7h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

You will be equipped with high-quality snorkel equipment and wetsuits (brands Cressi/Scubapro and O'Neill) from us and this tour is operated on a very well maintained, comfortable boat, with an excellent guide and freshly prepared, very good food.

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Toallas
  • Wetsuits (short or long ones, as you prefer)
  • Freshly prepared lunch, fish or chicken, also often ceviche - vegetarian/vegan options available upon request
  • Water taxis before and after the tour
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tips/Gratuities for the crew/guide

What to expect

During this tour you will be able to snorkel at one of the most spectacular snorkel spots in Galapagos, being able to experience an incredible underwater world. There will either be two snorkel activities or one quite long one; taking place in a natural swimming pool, (very calm and shallow water) moving on to deeper, blue water with an abundant variety of species, among them sharks, sea turtles, rays, sea lions, marine iguanas and much more.

Also, as second part of the tour, there will be either another snorkel activity at La Fé, rare ocasions instead of the second snorkel activity there might be a short exploration walk about 45-60 minutes together with your naturalist guide, along different species of mangroves as well as prickly pair cactus and candelabra cactus.
You will be able to observe a big colony of big marine iguanas, sally lightfoot crabs, sea lions, darwin finches, mockingbirds, pelicans, lava herons as well as the famous blue-footed boobies fishing or resting on the rocks.

You will also get the opportunity to do some fishing from the boat, the most common catch is the big yellowfin tuna.
Freshly prepard (hot) lunch / fresh ceviche will be served on board.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our agency is located only a few meters from the pier from where the tour will depart; you can find us through Google Maps (Guiding Galapagos Expeditions); you cannot miss the agency as there is a big sign with the logo on the door.

End point

Our agency is located only a few meters from the pier from where the tour will depart; you can find us through Google Maps (Guiding Galapagos Expeditions); you cannot miss the agency as there is a big sign with the logo on the door.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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