DAILY TOUR
Shared boat
Fauna Snorkel

Tintoreras Tour

Departs from and returns to Isabela · Pickup at your hotel or Airbnb
OverviewItineraryRouteWildlifeIncludedLogistics

Overview

Just a 10-minute boat ride from Puerto Villamil, Las Tintoreras is a small volcanic islet famous for the whitetip reef sharks — tintoreras — that rest in its calm lava channels. Walk the trails past marine iguanas and Galápagos penguins, then snorkel with sea turtles, rays and sea lions.
Duration
2.5 hours
Capacity
Up to 16 people
Meeting Point
Pickup at your hotel or Airbnb
Main Activity
Snorkeling & Wildlife

Itinerary

Short navigation, guided walk and snorkeling (order may vary with tides)

Before Departure
1
9:30 AM or 2:30 PM
Board at Puerto Villamil dock for the morning or afternoon departure.
2
Crossing to the Tintoreras islet.
In the Water · 2 Stops
1
Islote Las Tintoreras
Guided walk along lava trails to see whitetip reef sharks resting in the channel, marine iguanas and penguins.
2
Snorkel site
Swim with sea turtles, rays, sea lions and tropical fish in sheltered water.

Tour Route

Three stops at sea, in sailing order from Aquario Dock. Select a stop to locate it on the map.

Wildlife

Species commonly seen on this tour — sightings vary by season and sea conditions.

Very Common Sightings
Whitetip reef sharks
Sea turtles
Marine iguanas
Galápagos penguins
Sea lions
Rays
Starfish
Tropical fish
Coastal birds

What's Included

Includes
Bilingual guide
Boat transport
Snorkeling
Guided walking tour
Life jackets
Not Included
Galápagos National Park entrance fee
INGALA transit control card
Meals & drinks
Tips

Logistics

Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
Up to 16 people
Meeting point
Pickup at your hotel or Airbnb

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