Ecuador · Snorkelling

Day Trip Ayangue Beach & Snorkeling Activity in Pelado's Islote

8 Hours Round trip from Guayaquil Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Guayaquil to Ayangue Beach
  • 02 Boat ride to the El Pelado Marine Reserve
  • 03 Guided snorkeling experience in calm coastal waters
  • 04 Chance to spot fish, sea lions, and seabirds
  • 05 Time to relax on Ayangue Beach
  • 06 Lunch at a local restaurant included
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Guayaquil

Escape the city for a full-day coastal adventure to Ayangue Beach and the El Pelado Marine Reserve. Known for its calm waters, Ayangue is an ideal place to relax by the sea before setting out on a boat trip for a guided snorkeling experience.

Discover the marine life of this protected area as you snorkel alongside your guide and look out for colorful fish, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds. After time in the water, return to the beach to unwind and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Guayaquil.

Here, we will observe different types of fish, as well as sea lions, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Guayaquil, Santa Elena
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Total Duration: 8 Hours

Pick up at 7:00 AM. We begin the tour by picking up guests at their hotels. We then head to Ayangue, located in the province of Santa Elena, approximately 2 hours from Guayaquil. Once we arrive, we change and prepare to board our boat to head to the El Pelado Marine Reserve. We will snorkel with our guide, who will provide us with the necessary information on how to snorkel so we can fully enjoy this aquatic activity. Here, we will observe different types of fish, as well as sea lions, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds. We will swim alongside the sea lions and will be able to see the monument of Christ, which is 12 meters deep. If the sea is calm, we will be able to see it safely. On our way back to the beach, we will have some time to relax while our lunches are prepared at a local restaurant. After lunch and changing our clothes, we will return to Guayaquil.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Guayaquil 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Snorkeling equipment ( Mask and Fins)
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Nothing not specified

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We recommend taking a hat, block sun and comfortable shoes for walking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We provide Multilingual guide
  • Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
  • The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Guayaquil)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Guayaquil, EC
Tour start
Guayaquil, EC
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Guayaquil.

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