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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
La Isla de la Plata, ubicada dentro del Parque Nacional Machalilla, es uno de los destinos naturales más importantes de Ecuador gracias a su extraordinaria biodiversidad. En esta reserva podrás observar una gran variedad de fauna marina y aves, como piqueros de patas azules y rojas, piqueros de Nazca, aves tropicales y fragatas. Además, es común avistar tortugas carey, delfines y mantarrayas, así como ballenas jorobadas durante la temporada de junio a octubre. Este destino es conocido como el “Mini Galápagos", ya que ofrece la oportunidad de apreciar especies emblemáticas similares a las que habitan en las Islas Galápagos, pero de una forma más accesible.
What's included
Box Lunch
Snorkel gear
Bilingual Guide.
Transfers from/to hotels in Puerto López to the meeting point
Fast boat
Gratuities
Expenses not specified in the itinerary
What to expect
Isla de la Plata
8h · Admission ticket included
This charming destination, Isla de la Plata, is known as the “Mini Galápagos,” offering the chance to observe species similar to those found in the Galápagos Islands, but in a more accessible way.
The experience begins around 8:00 a.m. from Puerto López, where you’ll head to the pier to board a boat to the island. During the season from June to October, you may have the opportunity to spot humpback whales.
Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a guided hike (English/Spanish) to explore the island’s landscapes and biodiversity. Afterwards, the tour continues to Drake Bay, where you may observe hawksbill turtles in one of their last important refuges.
You’ll also have the opportunity to go snorkeling and swim among tropical fish, turtles, moray eels, starfish, and coral reefs in crystal-clear waters.
The experience includes a box lunch and concludes with the return to Puerto López.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Office located at the intersection of Malecón Julio Izurieta and Eloy Alfaro, Puerto López
End point
Meeting Point: Office located at the intersection of Malecón Julio Izurieta and Eloy Alfaro, Puerto López
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please be at our office 15 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
