Galapagos Islands
LAVA TUNNELS
Full Day Tour
Tour
Tour guide: English / Spanish
Visit one of the lava tunnels of Isabela Island and transport yourself to remote times through these unique and ancient geological formations.
Highlights
- Make snorkeling activity and seeing the differents animal
- Taking great photos
- Explore the most famous island in Galapagos
LAVA TUNNELS
Description
We will sail for about 45 minutes approx to reach the most beautiful rocky lava formations of the Galapagos, they are called tunnels because in ancient eruptions, the lava passed under the ground forming tunnels that later collapsed and gave rise to these arches. on the water where you can clearly see vegetation that comes out of the rocks, the crystal clear water, the sea lions flutter between the arches. We will snorkel with sea turtles, "tintoreras" sharks, golden rays, eagle rays, seahorses, fish such as surgeons, damselfish
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About this Tour
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by type of option. Please enter the dates of your stay and read the reservation conditions for the required service
LAVA TUNNELS
Itinerary
Full Day Tour
The guide will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel, (Hotel pick up inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Villamil) or we can give you a good meeting point to join with us. The tour to the Tunnels lasts approximately 1 hour and a half to 2 hours. Once in this sector, the boat will travel the different paths through the tunnels where you can clearly observe the landscape of the place, we go to Roca Unión, a small islet located in the open sea where you can see Pelicans, Nazca Boobies and Patas Boobies. Blue and one or another sea lion resting on the rocks. We will sail for about 45 minutes approx to reach the most beautiful rocky lava formations of the Galapagos, they are called tunnels because in ancient eruptions, the lava passed under the ground forming tunnels that later collapsed and gave rise to these arches. on the water where you can clearly see vegetation that comes out of the rocks, the crystal clear water, the sea lions flutter between the arches. We will snorkel with sea turtles, "tintoreras" sharks, golden rays, eagle rays, seahorses, fish such as surgeons, damselfish, after having done the two activities we prepare for the return to Isabela. Drop off in Puerto Villamil's dock, you have to go to the hotel by yourlself
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Optional
Availability
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Tour
Departure Time
The pick up service is included inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Villamil. In case that your hotel is out of this perimeter we will give you a good meeting point.
What to Bring
- Hiking footwear
- Water shoes
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Shorts
- Camera / Waterproof camera
- Sun hat
- Biodegradable insect repellent
- Personal medication
Know before you go
- It is required the traffic control card issued by Galapagos Governing.
- Guests with medical conditions and/or special dietary restrictions must make them known to us in sufficient time for us to accommodate their request.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Boat is subject to availability. If the boat is full, we will arrange for our guests to stay in a boat of an equivalent category and provide transfers.
- Photography is encouraged always keeping mind the Galapagos National Park Rules for Visitors.
- All itineraries, and journey experiences are subject to change without notice due to factors such as climate conditions and season
- The described species in the program can be encountered during the tours but it is not guaranteed that always will be encountered as it depends on natural factors, climate, seasons, and marine currents.
- Not suitable for Wheelchair users, Visually impaired people, People over 80 years, People with insect allergies.
- Not allowed for Pets, Smoking, Drones, Plastic bags, Alcohol and drugs, Plastic bottles, Explosive substances, Touching the exhibits, Making fire.