Day Trip to South Plaza Island from Puerto Ayora

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South Plaza Landscape — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Land Iguana eating a delicious cactus — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Day Tour to South Plaza Island departs from Itabaca Canal, the sailing is about one hour and forty five minutes, this island is located to the East of Santa Cruz Island. First you will visit Punta Carrión, where snorkel take place, which is just five minutes away from pier of Itabaca Canal, here you may spot white tip sharks, variety of fishes, sea turtles, rays, Galapagos sharks and many other marine wildlife. In South Plaza Island, which is partner of North Plaza Island, both create a turquoise water canal that contrast with the red natural carpet (sesuvium) and cactus that the island have as breathtaking landscape; here you you will be greeted by sea lions, and expect to spot land iguanas, marine iguanas, sea lions, Galapagos lizard and finches, also variety of sea birds fishing and flying really close to the cliff of this island like swallow-tailed gull, pelicans and Nazca boobies.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Galapagos a la Carte

Ages: Children (0–6 years) · Adults (7–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water Refill
Included: Towel
Included: Lunch
Included: Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Included: Snorkel Gear
Included: Galapagos National Naturalist guide
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Drop-off in Puerto Ayora's Main Pier

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Tips
Not included: Wetsuit

Itinerary

Canal de Itabaca

15 min

After a fifty minute drive to Itabaca Canal, you will board the yacht in groups. Once in the yacht, safety instructions will be explained.
Stop 2

one hour

First you will visit Punta Carrión, where snorkel take place, which is just five minutes away from pier of Itabaca Canal, here you may spot white tip sharks, variety of fishes, sea turtles, rays, Galapagos sharks and many other marine wildlife.
South Plaza Island

2 hours

he disembark will be in groups, make sure to bring water and a camera. Here you you will be greeted by sea lions, and expect to spot land iguanas, marine iguanas, sea lions, Galapagos lizard and finches, also variety of sea birds fishing and flying really close to the cliff of this island like swalloed tailed gulls, pelican and masked boobies.
Malecon de Puerto Ayora

15 min

You will disembark the yacht in groups. Make sure not to forget anything on board of the yacht.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

As you may be among the first or last guests to be collected, please allow up to 20 additional minutes. Kindly provide the name of your hotel, as pick-up service is available from hotels in Puerto Ayora. For private accommodations, including Airbnb properties, the designated meeting point is in front of Santa Marianita Catholic Church, near the main pier, Gus Angermeyer Pier and Ferry Terminal: -0.747650, -90.313515.

Using your ticket

Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant women
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Susceptible to seasickness.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

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Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian/Vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately