Private Tour
Los Tuneles Day Tour: Snorkeling, Exploring and Swimming With Wildlife
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Around Los Tuneles you will find a highly contrasted colour for snorkeling with clear, calm water. Additionally, the lava flows that passed through this area had formed unique geological formations which are, of course, shaped like tunnels. You will get the chance to spot large quantities of seabirds such as the Albatros, Flamingos, Blue Footed Boobies and the magnificent Frigate bird. Besides, you can find species feeding such as tortoises, swimming iguanas, sea lions, manta rays, Galapagos penguins, lobsters, and sea snakes.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Early in the morning, you will go on a 30 to 40 minute boat ride from Puerto Villamil. The max group size is 10 participants per guide. You will explore the brilliant scenery in Los Tuneles which is considered the most beautiful place to snorkel in Isabela Island. Around the Los Tuneles you will find a highly contrasted colour for snorkeling with clear, calm water. Additionally, the lava flows that passed through this area had formed unique geological formation and, of course, shaped like tunnels. You will get the chance to spot large quantities of seabirds such as the Albatros, Flamingos, Blue Footed Boobies and the magnificent frigatebird. Besides, you can find species feeding such as tortoises, swimming iguanas, sea lions, manta rays, Galapagos penguins, lobsters, and sea snakes. This exciting activity takes approximately about 6 hours including the boat rides and a snack before a short hike. The snorkeling area is about 800 meters and the average water temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. This beautiful place will definitely make your trip to Isabela even more special.
What‘s Included
English speaking naturalist guide (Local Galapagos guide)
Snack on the boat.
Snorkeling equipment.
Transfer to and from Los Tuneles by speedboat.
24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish.
For rent: wetsuit $ 10 p.p. per day (cash only)
Water taxi $ 1 p.p. per way (cash only)
Optional tips for the guide.
Pickup points
Iguana Crossing
Av. Antonio Gil, Puerto Villamil Ecuador
Hostal La Jungla
Av. Antonio Gil, Via al Centro de Crianza Ecuador
Redmangrove
Av. Charles Darwin, Piqueros Puerto Villamil Ecuador
Hotel La Casa De Marita
Av. Conocarpus, Puerto Villamil Ecuador
Hotel Coral Blanco
Avenida Antones Gil y Pinguinos, Puerto Villamil Ecuador
Hotel Albemarle
Av. Los Jieles S/N y Las Fragatas, (200 Metros Del Malecon) Puerto Villamil Ecuador
Hostal Rincon de George
Av. 16 de Mazo y Tero Real Ecuador
Brisas del Mar
El Gaviotin, Ecuador
Hotel San Vicente Galapagos
Av. Cormorant and Puerto Villamil 1204, Puerto Villamil Ecuador
Options
Los Tuneles Day Tour (2026)
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
AR J,,Aug 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Didn’t get to see rock lobster or sea horses but saw lots of sea turtles, dolphins, sharks, even a giant eagle ray
Perfect day with the best guide!
X6407XTeval,,Jul 23, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seahorses! Octopus! Sharks! Turtles! Rays! All within 15 minutes of snorkeling. There no way we would have found the seahorse or the octopus without our guide, Darwin. I highly recommend snorkeling at the 2nd site at the tunnels. Not a ton of sea creatures like the first site, but the geological features can’t be beat! Lunch was also delicious! We also found some Blue footed Boobies that were nesting. When we were done, Darwin airdropped >100 photos & videos from our day. One video is jaw dropping. Truly one of our best days in the Galapagos!!
go early in the morning
SarahJFisk,,Jul 4, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It takes a long bumpy speedboat ride to get to this place. It is truly really really beautiful, but because it is popular and many tour groups go here, the water can get stirred up and murky. We went at midday and it was pretty useless to try and take underwater photos. Each group has to stay with their guide and go from one place to another, so if feels like - sleeping sharks - check! - green turtle - check! - seahorse - check! - it was a bit pressured. Maybe I am a snorkeling snob, I don't know. Once our little group got away from the others - in the actual tunnels of lava - if was serene and absolutely magical. Just remember your seasickness medicine!
Best place to observe sea horses
Miran023,,Jul 24, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great daytour! The only place in the Galapagos Islands where you can observe sea horses. I absolutely loved this place and would defenitely recommend the day tour. Great boat, great gear, great guide!
wonderfull!
Cocky R,,Mar 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this day trip on our private island hopping tour also organized by Rebecca Travel. This trip was well organized, knowledgeable guides. Beautiful snorkling! highly recommended. ps: the lunch during the trip was really good!!
This half-day tour is just MEGA
Sebastian S,,Nov 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The only thing I have to put up with about the tour is that it is a half-day tour where the snorkeling takes about an hour. The tour as a whole was just great. You drive about an hour out to Los Tuneles. You pass a rock with birds and sea lions. Then we go to Los Tuneles, you first go ashore and see many birds with their young. The guide is very nice, informative and tells a lot about the bird species and the landscape. Then you drive a little further and go snorkeling for about a tour. I've seen some sea turtles, two seahorses, a spotted ray, a flock of rays and some Tintorera's sharks. The guide did the snorkeling tour very well. Before heading back there was something to eat.
Highly recommend
Heidi1616,,Jun 24, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked our excusion with Rosedelco and Eduardo was our guide. He spoke excellent English for our group who were from Europe and the USA. We saw so much wildlife including blue footed boobies, penguins, sharks, turtles, sea horses, sea lions, giant manta ray, golden rays and many fish. Our Captain ‘John Travolta’ was an excellent navigator. We even caught a few fish on the way home. Very ethical and respectful-to-nature tour company.
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