Tour to La Plata island and whales watching
Combined tour to La Plata island and whale watching, available only in the months of June, July, August and September. Therefore, it is recommended to reserve it at least one month in advance.
La Plata Island is located within the Machalilla National Park, it is considered the second most important reserve in Ecuador, this is because this reserve has an immense diversity of fauna and sea birds such as: blue-footed boobies, legs red, Nazca boobies, tropical bird, frigates, a huge colony of Hawksbill turtles, dolphins, manta rays and the visit of Humpback Whales from June to October; among others.
This charming place is also known as the "Economic Galapagos", since here you can see some of the species that can also be seen in the Galapagos Islands.
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Tour to La Plata island and whales watching
What's included in Tour to La Plata island and whales watching
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Isla de la Plata
This charming place is also known as the "Economic Galapagos", since here you can see some of the species that can also be seen in the Galapagos Islands. We will start our wonderful tour around 09:00 in the morning from Puerto Lopez, we will go to the pier to take a boat to the magical Isla de la Plata (during the months of June to October only, the whale watching is possible). Once we arrive, we will take a walk with a guide (English / Spanish) and we can observe the magnificent landscape of the island. After this, we will go to Drake Bay where we will observe the Hawksbill turtles (this is one of the last reserves in the world). We will have the option of snorkeling and swimming with fish, turtles, brunettes, starfish and coral reefs. Box lunch on the boat, and we will return to Puerto Lopez
Inclusions
- Bilingual guide
- box lunch
- Transfers from/to meeting point
- Snorkeling equipment
- motor boat
- tips
- Unspecified additional expenses
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour requires a minimum of two people to operate
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point: Machalilla Tours Office; Malecon Julio Izurieta and Eloy Alfaro.
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Ticket Redemption
We suggest that you confirm your booking details with us before travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Show up 15 minutes before departure at our Machalilla Tours offices. OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (Outside office hours)
