Full-Day Tour to Floreana Island: Explore Cave of Pirates and Punta Cormorant
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5 Ratings
Puerto Ayora
Embark on a thrilling full-day tour to Floreana Island and uncover the secrets of the Cave of Pirates and Punta Cormorant. Discover the rich history and diverse wildlife, including blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and white-finned sharks.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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 islet is our first place to visit in which we will make a bypass around to observe different types of birds where we will be able to observe blue-footed boobies, seagulls and frigates.
Also if the sea conditions are favorable we can do our first snorkel considering the swimming experience of our visitors.
Our second place to visit is the cave of the pirates where we have a great historical interest since many legends are told about the visits of pirates to the island, we will take a walk and swim on the beach.
We will have lunch in local restaurant in Floreana around 1:00 PM
- Punta Cormorant - Our third point to visit offers us large sandy beaches of different colors and one of the largest flamingo lagoons in the Galapagos Islands.
This volcanic formation has craters that host reefs that provide some of the best places to swim and snorkel.
In this destination we can observe blue footed boobies, sea turtles and white-finned sharks
- Malecon de Puerto Ayora - End of our service, the boat drop off you in the dock, the you have to go to your hotel by yourself
What's Included
- Snorkeling equipment included (mask and fins)
- Complimentary lunch
- Hotel pickup within Puerto Ayora’s urban perimeter
- Transportation provided
- Expert guidance from a professional guide
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Food and drinks (Unless specified)
- Hotel Drop off
- Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
Additional Information
The tour sets off from Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, and we’ll explore the key site of Floreana island, a location rich in history, discovered in 1535. It is renowned for its past with whalers and pirates, and noteworthy tales like the baroness’s arrival, which render the island an intriguing destination for discovery.
At this locale, we’ll have the opportunity to spot blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and sharks with white-tipped fins.
- 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
Location
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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394genesiss
Mar 26, 2024
100% recommended - Super nice experience, this full day left me exhausted but it was the best, snorkeling and seeing all the fauna is the best
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Michelle_t
Apr 7, 2024
Nice tour but bring extra cash - The 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.
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Flyer757337
Nov 5, 2022
DO NOT book with this tour company!! - Here’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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Ananthasekar_p
Jun 20, 2023
Floreana islands - Terrible boat ride. Not many wild life. Not worth visiting. Guide was not efficient. Boat was small and hot and also ride back was dangerous.
Review provided by Viator
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