Name: South Plazas & Carrion Point Galapagos Tour | galapagos tour
Brand: galapagos tour
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This Sunday 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 Galapagos 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.

Galapagos Day Tour

Day 1: Full Day-South Plazas Wildlife Hike & Carrion Point Snorkeling

Operation Day: Thursday (to be confirmed)
Meeting point: Entrance of Puerto Ayora’s Church, in front of the pier
Departure hour: 8:15 a.m. (arrive 10 minutes early)
Arriving site: Itabaca Channel
Coming hour: 4:00 p.m. (estimated return)

Meet at 8:15 a.m. At the entrance of Puerto Ayora’s Church in front of the pier. Guests are asked to arrive 10 minutes before departure. Transportation will take participants to the Itabaca Channel, where the excursion begins. At South Plazas Island, east of Santa Cruz, the visit starts with a landing and an encounter with sea lions. The hike continues through an Opuntia cactus forest, which's home to the Galapagos’ smallest land iguanas. The trail leads to cliffs where frigatebirds red-billed tropicbirds swallow-tailed gulls and pelicans 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 shark bites. At Carrion Point guests go snorkeling to explore the Galapagos marine fauna. There is a chance to see white-tip sharks, kinds of fish, sea turtles and rays. The excursion returns to Puerto Ayora, around 4:00 p.m.

Meals Included: Lunch

Galapagos Day Tour Includes

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 (only if the size is provided at least 72 hours before the trip).

1 bilingual naturalist guide (English-Spanish).

Fins (only if the size is provided at least 72 hours before the trip).

Lunch on board.

Towels.

Local tax.

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

Lunch on board

Towels

Local tax

Galapagos Day Tour Does not Include

International flights to/from Ecuador.

Airfare to/from the Galapagos Islands (Quito or Guayaquil).

Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 per person).

Transit Control Card (USD 20 per person).

Alcoholic beverages.

Tips.

Personal expenses.

Travel insurance (highly recommended).

Additional services not listed.

International flights to/from Ecuador

Airfare to/from the Galapagos Islands from Quito or Guayaquil

Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 per person)

Transit Control Card (USD 20 per person)

Alcoholic beverages

Tips

Personal expenses

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Additional services not listed

Galapagos Day 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.

Travel Tips

The itinerary lists Thursday as the operation day, to be confirmed, while the general description and FAQs indicate Sunday. The meeting point is at the entrance of Puerto Ayora’s Church, in front of the pier, at 8:15 a.m. Guests should arrive 10 minutes before departure. Transportation is provided to the Itabaca Channel. The estimated return time is 4:00 p.m. Wetsuits and fins are provided when the required sizes are submitted at least 72 hours before the trip. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

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