1-Day Kayak Tour in Isabela with Tintoreras Wildlife Snorkeling

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Paddle across Isabela Island's beautiful bay from Puerto Villamil
• 02 Snorkel around Tintoreras islet to spot sharks, rays, turtles, and marine iguanas
• 03 Look out for Galápagos penguins, blue-footed boobies, frigates, and sea lions near the bay
• 04 Suitable for beginners with guidance throughout the whole tour

Discover the treasures of Galápagos sea life on this kayak tour on Isabela Island. This half-day experience can be arranged either in the morning or late in the afternoon, and it is suitable even if you are not an expert swimmer or kayaker. All you need is the willingness to paddle and be ready to see plenty of wildlife along the way.

We will paddle to the Tintoreras islet, where you will snorkel to see sharks, rays, turtles, and marine iguanas, depending on the tide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Playas, Galapagos Islands

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kayaking and Wildlife Watching in Isabela

• On this tour, you will practice or learn kayaking, one of the most beautiful activities in the Galápagos Islands.
• We will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the dock in Villamil town to start the tour.
• We will begin by providing the kayak equipment and a safety briefing.
• Do not worry if you are not a good swimmer or an expert kayaker; we are the experts, and we will guide you throughout the whole tour.
• We will paddle to the Tintoreras islet, where you will snorkel to see sharks, rays, turtles, and marine iguanas, depending on the tide.
• You will surely love it. Then, we will continue paddling to observe the famous Galápagos penguins, blue-footed boobies, frigates, and sea lions having fun near the bay.
• Finally, we will return to the pier and then back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English- and Spanish-speaking kayak guide
• Private transportation
• Personal bottle of water
• All sightseeing mentioned in the program
• All kayak equipment (lifejacket, paddle, fins, and single or double kayak)
• Snack and cold drink at the end of the tour
• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel

What's Not Included

• Hotel accommodation in Galápagos
• Any other activity or meal not specified in the program
• Any other extra expense while on tour, such as extra drinks
• Wetsuits (if needed, we can provide one as well; please let us know in advance. The price per wetsuit is USD 15)
• Gratuities for our kayak tour guide

Know before you go

• This is a half-day tour that can be arranged either in the morning or late in the afternoon.
• You do not need to be an expert swimmer or kayaker to join this tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

Tour start

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.