Excursion d'une journée sur l'île Isabela avec l'îlot Tintorera, les zones humides de plongée en apnée et les flamants roses
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Cette visite vous permet de découvrir la magnifique île d'Isabela avec toutes les espèces qui la rendent célèbre en une seule journée ; vous verrez les pingouins des Galapagos, les fous à pieds bleus, les flamants roses, les requins de récif à pointes blanches, les iguanes marins, les tortues de mer, les otaries et bien plus encore ainsi que la plus belle plage de cocotiers des Galapagos le long de laquelle la jolie petite ville de Puerto Villamil est construit. Cette excursion est la combinaison parfaite de la terre et de l'eau, car pendant la (courte) activité de plongée avec tuba, vous apprendrez à connaître la faune abondante sous l'eau, tandis que le débarquement sur l'îlot Tinterera plus la visite des flamants roses et des tortues vous permet d'observer toute la terre espèces aussi proches que possible. La visite comprend le déjeuner dans l'un des meilleurs restaurants face à l'océan. Vous recevrez un équipement de plongée et des combinaisons de plongée de haute qualité. Veuillez noter que le seul moyen de se rendre à Isabela pour la journée est par PUBLIC SPEEDBOAT - nous travaillons avec le meilleur mais si la mer est agitée, elle peut devenir agitée !
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Au cours de cette excursion en bateau, avec un guide naturaliste, vous explorerez la magnifique baie de l'île Isabela, pour voir de près les manchots des Galapagos ainsi que les fous à pieds bleus. Il y aura un débarquement sur "Las Tintoreras", un petit îlot habité par des tonnes de petits iguanes marins a.o. La promenade d'exploration sur cette île vous conduira jusqu'au célèbre chenal aux requins où de nombreux requins de récif à pointes blanches ("Tintoreras en espagnol, d'où le nom de l'île") aiment se reposer ; souvent avec des tortues de mer et des lions de mer. Avant de remonter à bord, vous visiterez également une belle petite plage de sable blanc habitée par des otaries. Il y aura également une excellente activité de plongée avec tuba, avec des tortues de mer, des requins, des raies et, si vous avez de la chance, les pingouins pourraient également entrer dans l'eau avec vous.
En suivant un beau sentier le long des mangroves, vous explorerez les "Humedales", c'est-à-dire les zones humides, où vous pourrez voir les flamants roses des Galapagos dans leur habitat naturel, de nombreux autres oiseaux ainsi que des iguanes marins. Le sentier vous mène à la plus belle plage de cocotiers.
L'île Isabela est la seule île avec une plage de cocotiers d'une beauté époustouflante. Ici, vous pouvez observer de grands iguanes marins, des crabes sally lightfoot, des lézards de lave, des pélicans ainsi que de nombreux autres oiseaux.
Vous visiterez également le centre d'élevage de tortues géantes Arnaldo Tupiza, où vous pourrez non seulement voir les bébés tortues géantes et les différents stades juvéniles, mais aussi la plus ancienne (près de 200 ans). Les frais d'entrée de 10 $ à cet endroit sont déjà inclus dans le prix du voyage.
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Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
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This was a great tour with lots of animals to see. First we took a boat around the island of Isabella where we saw penguins, a lot of blue footed boobies, sea lions, and other birds. After that we got off the boat to a place called the iguanas day care where we saw a lot of baby iguanas and even saw a white tipped shark and sea turtles relaxing in the canal. After that we got back onto the boat and went snorkeling in the bay near the iguanas day care. The snorkeling gear was provided by the boat and I think that was my favorite part. We snorkeled for around 45 minutes u we saw sea turtles, lots of fish, sting rays, and white tailed sharks. The sharks stayed pretty deep in the water. Our guide Tito was absolutely amazing and can’t recommend him enough. He made sure everyone’s equipment was safe and secured, kept eyes on everyone so that no one was left behind. Was extremely knowledgeable. I was trying to get a good video of one of the sharks but I was unable to dive that far down to get a clear shot. So Tito asked for my go pro and he dove all the way to the bottom and captured a great video for me and I really appreciate him doing that. After the snorkeling we ate an included lunch which we went to a restaurant called Blue Summer and had a three course meal there and it was really good! After lunch we went to a lagoon and saw flamingos and other birds. And then finally went to the tortoise hatchery and got to see little baby ones. This was definitely an all day tour that was well worth the money. I recommend doing it especially if Tito is your guide.
We met with Omar before the trip who clearly and patiently explained everything. We did have different guides during the day but they we easy to identify and connect with. The tour was amazing especially snorkeling. The lunch provided was at a local restaurant and very tasty. The boat ride is long and bumpy but the trip was well coordinated and lots of fun.
We found this tour particularly good. We are writing this tour after taking multiple ones and we can say we loved all parts of it. First, pick-up, communication and organisation was done flawlessly over WhatsApp which was not a given with the other tours. The guys were organised and were on time. After that, we took a 2 hour boat to isabella and we found ourselves in the very capable hands of Glenda who was an excellent guide with in-depth knowledge and experience, cant recommend her enough. The experience and variety of wildlife on the island is not to be discussed- absolutely fantastic. This was the best tour we took while we were on the islands. Hotly recommend!
It was indeed a fantastic trip. We found and booked the tour through "Get Your Guide." The correspondence was excellent over WhatsApp. We had a briefing the day before, where we completed the formalities and prepared the equipment. The briefing was very informative and detailed. Simply wonderful. The trip was fantastic; everything, truly everything, was perfect. Transfer, guides super friendly and helpful. Nothing was left to chance. We have seen everything: Sharks, stingrays, sea lions, turtles, and especially the penguins ❤️❤️ On land, we saw the flamingos and visited the turtle breeding station. Simply indescribable.
Had a really great time on this tour of Isabela Island and would absolutely recommend doing if, for example, you are staying on Santa Cruz and want to get a brief taste of what Isabela Island has to offer. This was the second tour I went on organised by Guiding Galapagos Expeditions and I really want to highlight them here as well. Omar helped set up everything for me - for this tour in particular, I wanted to spend a bit more time on Isabela Island so he organised my ferry ticket back to Santa Cruz for the next day. Guiding Galapagos provided me with my own snorkelling equipment, and made sure to reach out the day before the tour to organise the details and fit me for the snorkelling gear. I found them to be really excellent in organising tours around the Galápagos Islands - if you are shopping around different tour agencies in the Galapagos, I would absolutely recommend reaching out to Guiding Galapagos Expeditions.
I toured Isabela Island and overall it was an excellent experience. From the first contact with the agency, the care was very good. The guide was professional and friendly, and the guide at Isabela was simply exceptional. In my case, the tour was practically private (just him and me), which made the experience even more special. He was very attentive, friendly and always willing to help. As for the experience itself, it was amazing: I could see penguins (even swimming very close), marine iguanas, turtles and a variety of fauna. In addition, there is a high probability of seeing blue-footed birds, which makes the tour very complete. As a complement, the tour also includes a visit to giant turtles, so in a single day you can observe many of the most emblematic species of the Galapagos. I highly recommend this tour, but with an important observation: it is essential to bring a good camera, ideally capable of recording underwater. Otherwise, many of the best experiences will remain only in the memory. On the negative side, the organization of water taxi transportation could be improved considerably. Communication was limited, with little guidance for passengers, which at times creates confusion. It would be important to make this service clearer, more organized and more customer-oriented. Despite this detail, the overall balance of the tour is very positive and definitely worth it. I recommend it.
Excellent experience from start to finish. Very communicative and informative guides. Snorkeling was great! Highly recommend Guiding Galápagos Expeditions!!
We didn’t do this trip as described. We are photographers so we didn’t want to snorkel. We had to meet at 6:10 am and then sit on the high speed ferry until it started moving toward Isabela at 8 am. The ferry ride was OK but when we arrived at 9:30 am we had to wait for 30 minutes to meet the tour guide because they don’t start until 10:00 am (which we didn’t know). We went to a lava tunnel which was unimpressive, an overlook of the island, a turtle breeding area (very good although similar to that at Charles Darwin Research Center on Santa Cruz, and a small lagoon with 2 flamingos. Then we ate lunch at a restaurant by the ocean. We ordered our meals in advance and when we arrived at restaurant at 12:30 pm we had to wait 40 minutes for our food. After lunch we had to go back to the pier by 2 pm to catch the 3 pm ferry back to Santa Cruz. We spent a lot of money for a 2 1/2 hour experience. I wouldn’t recommend this tour. Perhaps the snorkeling would make the trip worthwhile but we didn’t find our tour worth the money we paid. The ferry ride back was very hot and uncomfortable. I wouldn’t recommend using The Wolf ferry unless you could not get a seat on any other ferry. The crew was not friendly or helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify a few important points for future travelers. First, we would like to note that this tour is designed as a full-day experience combining both land and aquatic activities, with snorkeling being one of the key highlights of Isabela Island. In your case, you specifically chose not to participate in the snorkeling portion. While we fully respect this preference, it does significantly change the structure and overall value of the experience. To ensure you still had a meaningful visit, we arranged a private naturalist guide and curated a custom land-based itinerary from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, providing approximately 4 hours of guided exploration. During this time, the guide made every effort to showcase the island’s main highlights within the limitations of a non-aquatic program. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the turtle breeding center, which is indeed one of the most important conservation sites in the Galápagos. Regarding the timing, the meeting hour and logistics are aligned with fixed ferry schedules across all operators in the region. The start time of guided visits is coordinated with arrival times to ensure proper organization and availability of guides on the island. We sincerely apologize for the delay at the restaurant. Unfortunately, on that particular day they were handling several large groups, which caused slower service than usual. We understand how frustrating this can be and regret the inconvenience. Concerning transportation, The Wolf ferry is considered one of the largest and most comfortable vessels operating between the islands, offering padded individual seating. Typically, our guests are accommodated on the upper deck near the captain for a more enjoyable experience. However, due to rough sea conditions on that day, access to that area was restricted for safety reasons. We would also like to highlight that we specialize in designing fully customized itineraries tailored to each traveler’s interests and preferences. For photography-focused or land-based experiences, a personalized multi-day program is often a much better fit than booking a standard one-day tour online. Platforms like Viator generally offer fixed itineraries where a significant portion of the experience (in this case, around 50%) is centered on snorkeling, which may not align with every traveler’s expectations. That said, we did make a special effort to adapt this particular tour for you by arranging a private naturalist guide and customizing the land-based visits. We are sorry that this effort did not meet your expectations. We truly regret that the experience did not align with what you had hoped for, and we hope this provides helpful context for future travelers. We strongly recommend participating in the snorkeling portion, as it is a unique and essential part of visiting Isabela Island and greatly enhances the overall experience.
Excellent overall experience. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff along the way, each part of the tour was well organized and very enjoyable.
I also did a second tour to Isabela with Guiding Galapagos, and it was just as incredible—if not even more special, as it was a private tour just for me. Jonathan and Nelly were incredibly warm and welcoming, and they gave me a deep insight into the local flora and fauna. They were always attentive, helpful, and made the entire experience feel very personal and unique. I can’t recommend this experience enough—it was truly something special.
