Isla de la Plata Snorkeling Tour – Machalilla National Park

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About this activity

La Isla de la Plata, ubicada dentro del Parque Nacional Machalilla, es uno de los destinos naturales más importantes de Ecuador gracias a su extraordinaria biodiversidad. En esta reserva podrás observar una gran variedad de fauna marina y aves, como piqueros de patas azules y rojas, piqueros de Nazca, aves tropicales y fragatas. Además, es común avistar tortugas carey, delfines y mantarrayas, así como ballenas jorobadas durante la temporada de junio a octubre. Este destino es conocido como el “Mini Galápagos", ya que ofrece la oportunidad de apreciar especies emblemáticas similares a las que habitan en las Islas Galápagos, pero de una forma más accesible.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Box Lunch
Included: Snorkel gear
Included: Bilingual Guide.
Included: Transfers from/to hotels in Puerto López to the meeting point
Included: Fast boat

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Expenses not specified in the itinerary

Itinerary

Isla de la Plata

8 hours Admission included

This charming destination, Isla de la Plata, is known as the “Mini Galápagos,” offering the chance to observe species similar to those found in the Galápagos Islands, but in a more accessible way.

The experience begins around 8:00 a.m. from Puerto López, where you’ll head to the pier to board a boat to the island. During the season from June to October, you may have the opportunity to spot humpback whales.

Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a guided hike (English/Spanish) to explore the island’s landscapes and biodiversity. Afterwards, the tour continues to Drake Bay, where you may observe hawksbill turtles in one of their last important refuges.

You’ll also have the opportunity to go snorkeling and swim among tropical fish, turtles, moray eels, starfish, and coral reefs in crystal-clear waters.

The experience includes a box lunch and concludes with the return to Puerto López.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Office located at the intersection of Malecón Julio Izurieta and Eloy Alfaro, Puerto López

End point

Meeting Point: Office located at the intersection of Malecón Julio Izurieta and Eloy Alfaro, Puerto López

Using your ticket

We recommend confirming your booking details with us prior to travel or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and meeting points may be subject to slight changes.

Please arrive at the Machalilla Tours office at least 15 minutes before departure.

Office Phone: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Emergency Mobile: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (Outside office hours)