PLAZA SUR + SANTA FE TOUR

A DAILY CRUISE EXPERIENCE!

OVERVIEW:

This exciting excursion will bring us to Santa Fe and South Plaza Islands, to explore the natural habitats of the fascinating iguanas that inhabit these islands.  We will visit white sand beaches and cactus forests, home to the Santa Fe Land Iguana, Marine Iguana, the Land Iguana, and the Hybrid Iguana. 
This excursion is an unique opportunity to discover the fascinating world of iguanas!

TOUR DETAILS:

Departure time:  07:30 am.
From:  Puerto Ayora → Itabaca Channel.
Activities:  80% Hiking and 20% Snorkeling.
Duration:  9 hours.
Navigation:  3.5 hours (round trip)
Yacht capacity:  16 people.

TOUR COSTS:

$400 per person Luxury yacht

ITINERARY:

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07:30

Pick up time for a bus ride of 45 minutes aproximately towards Canal de Itabaca.

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08:30

We will board the yacht to navigate aproximately 50 minutes to reach the first destination of the tour. 

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10:00

The yacht will anchor close to Plaza Sur island. We will board the dinghy boat of the yacht to disembark on the island, this will be a dry-landing.

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upon disembarking you will be able to appreciate its beautiful landscape and fauna in its surroundings.

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During the tour, you will be able to observe several  yellow land iguanas and marine iguanas  walking through the cacti or on rocks.

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Depending on the time of year, the vegetation changes, in the rainy season it is an intense green color and in the dry season it changes to a  reddish orange color. 

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Along the way you can find several  lava lizards  resting on the reddish vegetation and the famous  hybrid iguanas. 

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11:30

You will return back to the yacht to sail to the next destination.

 
 
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13:00

We will anchor close to Santa Fe island and boad the dinghy boat of the yacht to disembark in the island, this will be a wet-landing.

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We will observe its picturesque landscape full of opuntia cacti where a variety of wildlife abounds.

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Starting the trail we can observe sea lions resting or playing in the water. This island is home to one of the largest colonies of this species.

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This island is home to a unique species that can only be found here, the Santa Fé iguana. This iguana, unlike the common land iguana, has pale yellow pigmentation. 

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The Galapagos hawk is an exceptional hunter, feared by all other terrestrial species, including iguanas, snakes and baby turtles.

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13:45

After an extraordinary day of hiking and exploration you will have a snorkeling activity in Barrington Bay, to relax with colorful fish, sea lions and sea turtles.

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14:45

You will return back onboard where the chef will demonstrate his culinary art to delight you with an exquisite lunch while we contemplate the natural beauty of our surroundings.

Around 15:30 we will navigate to Puerto Ayora you will return around 16:30.

• Lunch, snacks and drinks.
• Bilingual naturalist guide (English-Spanish).
• Pick up from the hotel (only if it is within Puerto Ayora)
• All activities indicated in the program.
• Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel)
• Wetsuits (optional. You must try equipment 1 day before in our office)
• Beach towels.
Alcoholic beverages.
• Tips
• 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.

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