37 km from Puerto Lopez, Isla de la Plata is a small island of just 8 square kilometers. Its name comes from the legend that the English explorer Sir Francis Drake buried a chestful of silver here in the sixteenth century – never discovered, of course. Today, the island’s fame derives from its large population of marine birds, and beautiful cliffs. Commonly known to Ecuadorians and visitors as Poor man’s Galapagos, because of its resemblance with the Enchanted Islands and how close it is to mainland Ecuador. But this hackneyed phrase doesn’t do the island justice; it’s the only place in Ecuador –including the Galapagos – where blue-footed, red-footed and masked boobies are living together, as well as sea lions. Visits usually include snorkeling, which provides a glimpse of a fabulous array of colorful fish. You might also spot dolphins and manta rays on the boat ride. As for whale watching, you’ll have the chance to see them if between the months of June and September.

Services Included

Breakfast

Additional Information

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Important things to bring: appropriate shoes or boots, water, sun block, sunglasses, pocket money and passport.
• 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, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
• In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information:
• Where is the pick-up on Day 1 (either your hotel or GYE Airport)
• Arrival and departure information of international flights
• Room type (twin, matrimonial) or triple (in case of a group with 3 or more guests)
• Whatsapp phone number (in case you use Whatsapp and would like us to contact you that during your stay via Whatsapp)
• For all guests:
• Food restrictions
• Medical restrictions
• Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travellers
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitised between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• Travelers must bring with them extra sanitary items to be used during the tour. Transportation: In navigation boats, all the crew will use biosafety equipment. In Mainland, passengers will be seated skipping a place. Medicine: Travelers should bring their medications from their countries.

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Child : from 0 to 11 : from 0 to 15 Persons

Adult : from 12 to 90 : from 2 to 15 Persons

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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