Full-Day Tour to Floreana Island & Cave of Pirates
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
The tour starts from Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, we will visit the most important point of Floreana island, this point has a lot history and it was discovered at 1535, the presence of whalers, pirates, the arrival of the baroness among other stories that make this island a worthy place to visit and explore.
In this destination we can observe blue footed boobies, sea turtles and white-finned sharks
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Taking comfortable shoes for walking on the island
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour is on boat and we practice snorkeling activity
Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
There no drop off in the hotel, the tour end in Puerto Ayora's Dock
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Malecon de Puerto Ayora
The guide will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel, (Hotel pick up inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Ayora) or we can give you a good meeting point to join with us.
Floreana
This fantastic trip departs from the City of Puerto Ayora aboard a comfortable and equipped ferry to Puerto Velasco Ibarra in Floreana. We will visit: The Asilo de la Paz in the rural area of the island The pirate cave The natural source of fresh water. The face carved in stone Corral de las Tortugas Terrestres We will have lunch in a traditional restaurant in Florena and we will snorkel at La Playa Negra and La Playa de la Loberia We will learn important facts about the human history of pirates, whalers and intrepid first settlers.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkeling Equipment ( Mask and fins)
Lunch
Hotel Pick Up (Inside the Urban Perimeter of Puerto Ayora)
Transportation
Professional Guide
Breakfast
Food and drinks (Unless specified)
Hotel Drop off
Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
Water taxis & local taxes
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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Full-Day Tour to Floreana Island & Cave of Pirates
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour does not go to Punta Cormorant.
Lisa M,,Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00The Floreana tour was fine- snorkeling, lunch, hike. It was a little difficult to change into dry clothes on the beach in front of everyone. The main reason for my 3 star review is the Punta Cormorant part of the tour doesn't exist. It's not the tour company's fault- it's a false listing from Viator. Tour companies are not even authorized to go to Punta Cormorant. Please be aware if you book this tour that you are only going to Floreana Island on a ferry and decide if it's worth the price. You're probably better off booking from an agency when you arrive in Santa Cruz.
Nice tour but bring extra cash
Michelle T,,Apr 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour was OK, our guide grew up in Floreana and was very knowledgeable. It was interesting to visit that island and to get an idea of their way of life. If you're looking for good snorkeling, there are better places to see. There is a sea lion colony nearby so there is a good chance to see some swimming, but not much else in the way of fish (we did see a turtle though). I understand that conditions can be variable, but this was my perspective from the day we visited. The boat ride over is on the ferry. I think that the tour description needs to be more explicit about where you will need some extra cash. There are port fees and water taxi fees, and I kid you not, a fee to use the toilets by the port. Lunch is provided but if you need extra snacks and water along the way you will need to plan for that.
100% recommended
394genesiss,,Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice experience, this full day left me exhausted but it was the best, snorkeling and seeing all the fauna is the best
Floreana islands
ANANTHASEKAR P,,Jun 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00Terrible boat ride. Not many wild life. Not worth visiting. Guide was not efficient. Boat was small and hot and also ride back was dangerous.
100% RECOMMENDABLE
Z5225BRjeffersons,,Nov 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is amazing, the flora and fauna of the place is exotic. The agency put together a custom package and I add this activity. I will definitely travel with them again. The guide was attentive to the group the whole time
DO NOT book with this tour company!!
Flyer757337,,Nov 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Here’s why: 1. The per person price through TripAdvisor is $246. The day after our tour, we walked by their office and asked what the price would be and was told $125 -- $100 if we book for the next day. 2. The tour description is misleading or inaccurate! It gives the impression that you’ll be on a private boat and says “We will have lunch on board…” The reality is that it’s an old water taxi and others outside of the tour were passengers. Lunch was at a restaurant on the island. They also say “This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers” when our group had 18 participants. 3. The boat ride itself was very rough with a constant smell of exhaust fumes – good thing we had Dramamine! 4. We had 5 minutes to change into our wetsuits at the restaurant, in full view of everyone. Good thing I wore my good boxer briefs! 5. Our guide was completely unmotivated! He would also walk way ahead of the group sometimes rather than provide any explanations or make sure that everyone was safe. On positive note: 1. The snorkeling and sights on Floreana were worth a visit. 2. The restaurant food was delicious.
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