Day Tour to Floreana Island with Highland Tour and Snorkeling
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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As part of this off the beaten path adventure, besides the incredible flora and fauna that Floreana has to offer, you’ll also explore fascinating historical and archaeological sites. Visit the legendary Pirates’ Cave and Asilo de la Paz, where history comes alive through captivating tales of the past (you might want to watch the movies "Galapagos Affair" or "When Satan came to Eden" before the trip). Discover the engaging Inca Face sculpture on Floreana Island, a unique archaeological feature that adds a sense of mystery and wonder to your journey.
To ensure your comfort, we provide top-quality snorkeling gear and wetsuits (from trusted brands like Cressi/Scubapro and O'Neill). This tour is conducted aboard a well-maintained and comfortable speedboat, guided by an experienced and knowledgeable naturalist guide.
You’ll also enjoy a freshly prepared, delicious traditional Ecuadorian meal as part of this unforgettable experience in the best restaurant of Floreana.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
This tour takes you to one of the least populated islands in the Galapagos (only 140 inhabitants), yet one very rich in history (more than three movies talk about Floreana Island), offering insights into the origins of the archipelago and traces of its first inhabitants. On Floreana Island, you’ll uncover fascinating tales of pirates and early settlers. Highlights include visiting the historic Asilo de La Paz, exploring pirate caves, and marveling at mysterious stone carvings. You’ll also encounter incredible wildlife, such as giant tortoises and sea lions, the Christmas iguanas (color varies depending on the season), enjoy snorkeling in clear waters with many sea turtles and sea lions, and capture the island’s stunning landscapes. Floreana’s small, welcoming community adds a unique charm to this unforgettable experience and together with its remote locations, this definitely is a real off the beaten path experience.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Certified guide during the entire stay on Floreana Island
Wetsuits (long or short, as preferred)
Boat ride to Floreana round trip on a comfortable and fast boat
Lunch menu in one of the local restaurants
Mesh bag to store your snorkel equipment and the wetsuit
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
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Day Tour to Floreana Island with Highland Tour and Snorkeling
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical island
169jaqa,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour from start to finish was brilliantly organised and informative. Jorge our guide, was funny, animated, warm, and helpful. A great day.
A Galapagos must do!
tammybE5619VU,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! Many thanks to Yaz Many and the crew! Having travelled to different destinations over the course of my life, Yaz Many made this experience one I will never forget! You will come home as passionate about his islands as he is! Very knowledgeable, funny!, and goes above and beyond for all his guests on board. His attention to our safety while making the experience memorable is first rate!
Our best shipping
127judithj,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was by far the best expedition we had made during our stay in Galapagos. Thanks to our professional guide we were able to see turtles, rays and lots of fish. The dream! Many thanks to Yaz Many who was really taking care of us.
Wonderful experience
519katerinav,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable guide that goes above and beyond, wonderful nature to see on Floreana. Flexible for multiple ability levels.
Top day on Isla Floreana
Q8051BFnathalied,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In January I went on a day trip to Isla Floriana with a friend. This was really awesome! We took a boat to the island and there we hiccupped and snorkeled. So many beautiful nature eh animals seen; including Sea lions, turtles, mantras and lots of iguanas . I always find snorkeling a bit exciting, but the guide kept watching us and reassured us. At the end of the day we also had a delicious dinner at some locals. All in all a great day! Thanks to our guide Yazmany!
Floreana island fabulous experience with Yazmany
LucyNog,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this tour on January 1st , 2026 and it was absolutely amazing and above the expectations! Huge thank you to our naturalist Yazmany who is an expert in this field! I also need to emphasize that the entire team on a boat provided the excellent service. Would be highly recommend it.
The best! Floriana a dream
melissacC4916YD,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, fully recommended. I’ve been to Galapagos six times and this has certainly been the best guide I’ve ever had. He always kept an eye on the whole group and wouldn't let anyone stay on the boat. He made sure everyone enjoyed the experience, regardless of age, whether they could swim or if it was their first time snorkeling. Very professional, attentive and committed to the safety and enjoyment of all. 100% recommended!
Amazing experience with sea turtles!
Lisa Z,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I originally came to the Galápagos hoping to see sea turtles on a cruise boat. While everything on the cruise was beautiful and I could see many things, I was a little disappointed that I didn’t get to see any sea turtles (it had always been my dream to swim with them.) That’s why I decided to book this tour. I wanted the chance to snorkel with sea turtles and visit the famous black beach. I had the absolute best time on this tour!! The guide (Yazmany) was incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, and knew exactly where to go for the best underwater sights. It was very special to me to see all the amazing marine life, from sea turtles, huge marine iguanas, stingrays and many colourful fish. The people on board were extremely nice, we had delicious snacks, even saw dolphins on the way and the black beach is nothing short of amazing! All in all, this whole day was something I’ll never forget. If you’re looking for a unique adventure and a perfect day out on the water in the Galápagos learning from local experts, I can 100% recommend this tour to you!!
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