Day Trip to South Plaza Island from Puerto Ayora
Overview
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8 hours
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The Day Tour to South Plaza Island departs from Itabaca Canal, the sailing is about one hour and forty five minutes, this island is located to the East of Santa Cruz Island. First you will visit Punta Carrión, where snorkel take place, which is just five minutes away from pier of Itabaca Canal, here you may spot white tip sharks, variety of fishes, sea turtles, rays, Galapagos sharks and many other marine wildlife. In South Plaza Island, which is partner of North Plaza Island, both create a turquoise water canal that contrast with the red natural carpet (sesuvium) and cactus that the island have as breathtaking landscape; here you you will be greeted by sea lions, and expect to spot land iguanas, marine iguanas, sea lions, Galapagos lizard and finches, also variety of sea birds fishing and flying really close to the cliff of this island like swallow-tailed gull, pelicans and Nazca boobies.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian/Vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Canal de Itabaca
After a fifty minute drive to Itabaca Canal, you will board the yacht in groups. Once in the yacht, safety instructions will be explained.
First you will visit Punta Carrión, where snorkel take place, which is just five minutes away from pier of Itabaca Canal, here you may spot white tip sharks, variety of fishes, sea turtles, rays, Galapagos sharks and many other marine wildlife.
What‘s Included
Water Refill
Towel
Lunch
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Snorkel Gear
Galapagos National Naturalist guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Drop-off in Puerto Ayora's Main Pier
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Tips
Wetsuit
Pickup points
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Day Trip to South Plaza Island from Puerto Ayora
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
richardcJ2017NN,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely recommend this company. Asked them to arrange numerous day trips while in Galapagos which they did brilliantly. Normally make my own travel arrangements but so glad I used Galapagos A La Carte. Loved the attention to detail and they made all the connections so easy. Looks like a great hotel on Sana Cruz as well. Big thanks - great holiday
Seamless short trip
FrequentFlier204221,,Aug 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We could spend only two nights on Galapagos, and Byron from Galapagos a la Carte proposed a program that fit our schedule and (relaxed) goals very well and organized the whole trip seamlessly. Both guides Diego and Fernando were knowledgeable and visibly cared about the wildlife. Thank you!
Great place to visit!
Crio2046,,Jun 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this small island with a great vegetation, amazing sea lions and iguanas! We will definitely come back !
Simply Wonderful!
boopster99,,Mar 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There are so many travel agencies to work with in Puerto Ayora. The Santa Fe agency was recommended by our hotel and we arranged a day trip to South Plaza Island. Although slightly more expensive than other tours ($195/person) it was well worth it. We were assigned a wonderful guide, Diego, for our small group of 4 English speaking travellers. From the quality of the yacht, the staff, the overall organization, we felt like we were well taken from the moment we signed on. Only regret? We couldn't have done a couple of additional tours! Well done, Galapagos a la carte!
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