THINGS TO DO
SWIM SNORKEL HIKE
CENTRO DE CRIANZA TUPIZA
Giant Tortoise Sanctuary
See Giant Tortoises of all ages and sizes
Boardwalk entrance is steps from the hotel.
The 30 minute walk takes you through the pink flamingo estuary and brings you directly to the entrance of the tortoise preserve. Learn about tortoise breeding and how the organization works to keep them safe until they are ultimately introduced to their natural habitat.
$10 entrance fee includes guided tour.
CONCHA DE PERLA
Snorkeling
Snorkeling right here on the island! 20 minute walk from the hotel. Swim with sea turtles, sea lions, sea horses, and so much more!
LAS TINTORERAS
White Tip Sharks
A short boat trip out to Las Tintoreras. You can walk on the lava rocks and see the sleeping sharks below!
LOS TUNELES
Snorkeling
Amazing snorkeling experience!
Located offshore - approx (1) hour boat trip to The Tunnels. Formed by lava rock that provides shallow shelter for a variety of marine life.
Swim with sea turtles, white tip sharks, spotted eagle rays, sea horses, and so much more!
SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO
Hiking
Explore this active volcano with a 12 mile hike around the caldera. The beautiful terrain offers great opportunities to see Darwin’s Finches and Galapagos Hawks.
WALL OF TEARS
Hiking
Hike to an historical landmark.
The Wall of Tears was built by prisoners of the penal colony that once existed on the island.
SURFING
ISABELA ISLAND
Rentals are available at Galapagos Bike and Surf.
Please find links to some of Isabela’s most consistent surf spots below:
Barahona Surf Report
El Faro Surf Report
SCUBA DIVING
Every Scuba diver’s dream! Diving conditions are ideal year round. The pristine waters in the archipelago are protected by strong conservation laws which allow for a sea brimming with marine life.
Some of the things you might see:
Blacktip Reef Sharks
Whitetip Reef Sharks
Hammerhead Sharks
Sea Turtles
Manta Rays
Sea Lions
Dolphins
Marine Iguanas
Octopus
Puffer Fish
Penguins
Humpback Whales
Pilot Whales
All divers must be PADI or SSI certified
Beware of strong currents
Most dives are guided
Book tours in advance