SANTA CRUZ / ISABELA ISLAND (B)
This morning, you have the option to visit the beautiful Tortuga Bay beach, where a 45-minute walk along a cobblestone path (2.5 km one way) leads you to one of the finest white sandy beaches of the archipelago. Along the path, you’ll be surrounded by a mysterious forest of tall Opuntia Cactus and volcanic rock, offering an overwhelming view. Throughout your walk, you’ll have the chance to observe finches, yellow warblers, mockingbirds, and lava lizards. Tortuga Bay is an excellent place for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and surfing, and you may occasionally spot marine iguanas, sharks, sea birds, and sea turtles.
In the afternoon, you’ll sail to the quiet, natural, and authentic Isabela Island. Unaccompanied by public speedboat (2 hours). Please prepare yourself with seasickness medication, as speedboat rides can be bumpy.
As the biggest island in the archipelago, Isabela is composed of six main volcanoes, which are relatively young and intermittently active. Five of these volcanoes evolved in calderas, the old stage of a shield volcano.
Upon arrival in Puerto Villamil, our representative will meet you at the port and take you to your accommodation. Enjoy your free evening hours on this remote island. Isabela’s sunsets are well-known for their beauty.
