Tintoreras Islet Tour

$80.00

Looking for a short Galápagos tour packed with wildlife and adventure? The Tintoreras Islet Tour is one of Isabela Island’s most popular half-day excursions. Explore a volcanic islet just offshore from Puerto Villamil, home to resting white-tip reef sharks (“tintoreras”), marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Enjoy a short guided hike followed by snorkeling in calm waters filled with sea turtles, rays, sea lions, and colorful reef fish.

Looking for a short Galápagos tour packed with wildlife and adventure? The Tintoreras Islet Tour is one of Isabela Island’s most popular half-day excursions. Explore a volcanic islet just offshore from Puerto Villamil, home to resting white-tip reef sharks (“tintoreras”), marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Enjoy a short guided hike followed by snorkeling in calm waters filled with sea turtles, rays, sea lions, and colorful reef fish.

Itinerary highlights:

  • Boat Ride to Islet – Depart Puerto Villamil and enjoy a quick ride across the bay, watching for penguins and marine life along the way.

  • Guided Walk on Tintoreras – Walk along a lava trail through a marine iguana nesting area and volcanic formations. View white-tip reef sharks resting in shallow channels.

  • Snorkeling Session – Swim in a sheltered bay with sea turtles, rays, tropical fish, and playful sea lions.

  • Return to Town – After the snorkeling session, return to Puerto Villamil.

Wildlife you may see:

  • White-tip reef sharks (“tintoreras”)

  • Galápagos penguins

  • Marine iguanas

  • Sea lions

  • Blue-footed boobies

  • Sea turtles

  • Rays and reef fish

  • Herons and shorebirds

Price:

  • $80 per person

  • Includes bilingual naturalist guide, hotel pickup, round-trip boat transport, snorkeling gear, drinking water & light snack