Galapagos experiences
Cabo Rosa Tunnels Tour, In Isabela Galapagos
Cabo Rosa, Los Túneles, Galápagos.
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Destination
- Isabella Island
Overview
Itinerary
Description Tour: Cabo Rosa Galapagos.
The lava formations that look like tunnels are a marine paradise inhabited by varied endemic Galapagos species. This site is home to sea turtles, albatrosses, flamingos, iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, royal frigate, manta rays, penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, a variety of birds, lobsters, sea snakes, among other species.
The tour starts either at 7:30 or 10:30 am from your hotel of stay in Puerto Villamil, Isabela. The first stop is Roca Union a small islet located in the open sea where you can catch sight of pelicans, blue-footed boobies and Nazca Boobies and, occasionally, sea lions resting on the rocks. Finados snorkeling site is the next stop, where you can swim next to sea turtles, white-tipped sharks (endemic to the islands), trumpetfish and surgeon fish. With some luck, eagle and golden rays will come to this site too.
Getting to Los Tuneles will take around 1 ½ – 2 hrs. Once there, the speedboat will navigate through various spots in and around the Lava Tunnels. Here you get the chance to do some more snorkeling and enjoy some short walks while observing the landscape and wildlife inhabiting the area. A box lunch will be provided at midday.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to fulfill this tour, you must be at Isabela Island (Puerto Villamil) one day prior to departure.
Itinerary
Departure: at 7:30 am from Puerto Villamil Pier
Return time: approximately 1:00 pm
Departure: at 11:30 am from Puerto Villamil Pier
Return time: approximately 5:00 pm
Travel time: The speedboat trip takes around 45 minutes (from August to October, the sea can be quite rough). adventurers
This trip is not recommended with back or neck injuries.
Difficulty level: intermediate
Featured activity: hike and snorkel
Transportation: speed boat
What’s included
Box lunch (on board)
Naturalist tourist guide accredited by the Galapagos National Park.
Purified water
Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins)
Comfortable speed boat Not included
Important note:
Always carry sunscreen, repellent, non-slip shoes, waterproof jacket, hat and camera.
What’s not included
Wetsuit (available for an additional charge)
