180° TOUR
Immerse yourself in our tour to Pinzon Island to enjoy an authentic natural outdoor aquarium where you can marvel at the diversity of marine life, including sea turtles, curious sea lions, whitetip sharks and a variety of tropical fish, this tour is an unforgettable experience for lovers of the underwater world. In addition to enjoying the fascinating underwater world, you will have the opportunity to observe the landscape with the giant cacti that adorn the island, while our expert guides share with you interesting facts about the local flora and fauna.
TOUR DETAILS:
Departure time: 08:45 am
From: Puerto Ayora.
Duration: 7 – 8 hours.
Navigation: 2 hours.
Tour capacity: 12 people.
Activities: 90% Snorkeling and 10% Beach walk.
• Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel)
• Wetsuits (optional. You must try equipment 1 day before in our office)
• Beach towels.
• Personal expenses.
• Travel insurance (highly recommended).
• Additional services not mentioned.
• A deposit of 50% or full amount is required for confirmation.
• The remaining balance must be paid 30 days before the start of the activity.
Cancellation policies 2024
59 to 30 days before the activity:
• Cancellation: 0% penalty
30 to 10 days before the activity:
• Cancellation: 50% penalty per person.
09 days before the activity:
• Cancellation: 100% penalty per person.
TOUR COSTS:
$200 standard boat
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08:00
We begin the adventure by picking you up directly at your hotel in Puerto Ayora to transfer you to our office to test the equipment necessary for the activity. Then we will go to the dock where the yacht will be waiting for us that will take us on an unforgettable experience driven by our expert staff.
08:30
We will sail for approximately one hour and 20 minutes until we reach Pinzon Island where upon disembarking you will be able to see several sea lions playing in its crystalline waters and others resting on the rocks.
10:00
On this island we can enjoy an excellent snorkel, in the first area that we will launch from the boat it has a depth of between approximately 3 to 10 meters, here you can see many coral reefs with fish of all kinds, as well as sea turtles and rays. .
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This island has good visibility, its cold and warm waters offer you countless possibilities to observe life, if you are very lucky here you will be able to observe manta rays that can exceed 3 meters in length. In cold weather you can observe the Penguins with great luck.
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Following the activity the guide will direct us to a small bay that is formed on the island, this area is shallow, here the conditions can be between 1 meter to 2 meters deep, in this area you can swim with the reef sharks that gather in the mangroves.
11:00
After a fun time on the beach we will return to the boat to sail to our next destination. During the navigation, the staff on board will offer you lunch to regain all your energy while you head to Daphne.
12:30
We will return on board and sail to the next destination which, according to the itinerary, may be Playa Eden or Playa Bachas. Here you will have a little free time to walk on the beach and observe marine iguanas or with great luck you will be able to see sea turtles lying on the sand. Here you can do an optional snorkel to appreciate these beautiful animals.
13:30
You will sail around the cliffs of this island to observe the blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, pelicans resting or in action hunting the catch of the day.
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The captain will look for the best possible place to explore an excellent snorkel around this island, generally in a rock called Piedra Ahogada where a number of species can be found, including Galapagos sharks, blacktip sharks, and manta rays. among other species
15:00
We will return to the boat where we will sail towards the Itabaca channel, north of Santa Cruz Island, but during the tour the guide on board will ask the group if they want to do a demonstration fishing activity. This activity is optional and is a group decision.
A van will be waiting for us at the Itabaca canal and will take us back to Puerto Ayora approximately between 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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