Full-Day Isla de la Plata Wildlife Tour with Snorkelling

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Snorkel in the clear waters of Palo Santo Reef or Faro Reef
• 02 Tour around the pristine Isla de la Plata
• 03 Enjoy whale and bird watching adventures
• 04 Spot seabirds such as blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and frigatebirds

Sign up for this enthralling excursion to explore the exotic Isla de la Plata, a unique island off the coast of continental Ecuador and influenced by the El Niño, Humboldt, and Equatorial ocean currents. Travel through this popular area and enjoy whale and bird watching activities, with the chance to go snorkelling at Palo Santo Reef or Faro Reef.

You will be surprised to find seabirds here such as the blue-footed booby, Nazca booby, red-billed tropicbird, Magnificent Frigatebird, and maybe even the red-footed booby.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Puerto López

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Isla de la Plata Wildlife and Snorkelling Tour

• 09:30 am - Leave from Puerto López by boat. The tour guide will accompany you during the boat ride.

• 10:30 am - Go whale watching around Isla de la Plata. This activity is available from June to September.

• 11:30 am - Head for bird watching on Isla de la Plata. You will be surprised to find seabirds here such as the blue-footed booby, Nazca booby, red-billed tropicbird, Magnificent Frigatebird, and maybe even the red-footed booby.

• 13:30 pm - Have lunch on the boat and look out for Pacific green sea turtles from the boat around Drake Bay.

• 14:30 pm - Go snorkelling at Palo Santo Reef or Faro Reef. This activity is optional.

• 15:30 pm - Return to Puerto López.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation from Puerto López Pier to Isla de la Plata

• Puerto López bilingual tour guide specialized in bird watching

• Snorkelling equipment

• Lunch

• Whale watching

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

• Any other meals except what is mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

• Sunscreen

• Cap

• Comfortable clothes and shoes

• Raincoat

• Bottle of fresh water

Know before you go

• At least 48 hours' advance booking is required.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Tour start

Puerto Lopez, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.