Las Tintoreras
Las Tintoreras
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WileyFahma
Callahan, CA114 contributions
Nov 2021
After two miserable seasick hours on the boat from Santa Cruz, I wasn't sure I could handle anymore that day. Not to worry- you just cruise around the quiet little bay/lagoon looking at all kinds of interesting critters, and can snorkel if you like. Wet suits are helpful but not essential. We paid $45 each which was more than the people who shopped around paid. Still money well-spent.
Written November 19, 2021
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work2travel
Edmonton, Canada1,485 contributions
Sep 2019
Great walk around the lava rocks. See huge groups of marine iguanas and sally light-foot crabs. Saw some Galapagos penguins and white-tip sharks in the inlet and surrounding waters. The snorkeling was great too, swimming over all those sleeping sharks below is quite the rush, and we were lucky to have some playful sea lions in the water with us. Also saw turtles, stingrays, and starfish.
Amazing experience!
Amazing experience!
Written February 29, 2020
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Peter R
Dartford, UK1,361 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
A short boat trip from Puerto Villamil dock brings you to Las Tintoras a small island of lava rock. We had a short walk around the largest of the rocky formations on which we came across marine Iguanas, Blue-footed Boobies, Sea Lions and in the ocean, we saw marine turtles and in a small channel some 50 to 75 white tipped sharks. Once back on the boat the guide went to an area for snorkelling. On a nearby rock two penguins were sitting waiting for their photo to be taken, this really was a great boat trip.
Written November 25, 2024
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duhoz
Beroun, Czech Republic7,526 contributions
Mar 2020
Very short compulsory guided tour just a stone throw from the dock priced from 40 USD with too option step on the rock and walk 1 hour and rest snorkeling or kayaking tour which is purely kayak and snorkel for 3 hours. Unfortunately I did not like the tour too much, my prime was to see penguins, unfortunately we did it see any. Also water was murky due to the high tide. Still we could spot turtles, eagle ray, shark and some tropical fishes. On the rock you can see laze some iguanas, crabs and birds flying above you such as blue footed boobies or frigates.
Written March 22, 2020
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oretro
oretro14 contributions
Aug 2021
Took the Tintorreras 230PM tour on 8/16/21 procured through Rosedelco. Pablo was our guide.
Here's what was weak:
We pulled up close to see penguins and a few boobies, then we pulled away. It seemed more like a quick photo opp than a chance to actually see these birds do anything.
Next we went on a VERY slow "hike" (it was a saunter, really) to look at iguanas and tintorreras in some shallow water. There was another boat out on this island as well, and it seemed as though we were trying to avoid overlapping. We wound up overlapping, which wasn't a huge deal, it just really seemed like an unnatural experience to again, maximize photos.
We lastly went snorkeling. We saw one manta ray and numerous turtles, nothing extraordinary. By the end, it just seemed as though Pablo was trying to keep us in the water for a certain period of time. This was to the detriment of all the people who had seemed to book the tour through the Wooden House - they did NOT have wetsuits, unlike us and the guide. One woman was shaking from cold, and another guy had blue lips.
I'd do this tour again with 1) a different guide 2) a tour that involved multiple stops.
Here's what was weak:
We pulled up close to see penguins and a few boobies, then we pulled away. It seemed more like a quick photo opp than a chance to actually see these birds do anything.
Next we went on a VERY slow "hike" (it was a saunter, really) to look at iguanas and tintorreras in some shallow water. There was another boat out on this island as well, and it seemed as though we were trying to avoid overlapping. We wound up overlapping, which wasn't a huge deal, it just really seemed like an unnatural experience to again, maximize photos.
We lastly went snorkeling. We saw one manta ray and numerous turtles, nothing extraordinary. By the end, it just seemed as though Pablo was trying to keep us in the water for a certain period of time. This was to the detriment of all the people who had seemed to book the tour through the Wooden House - they did NOT have wetsuits, unlike us and the guide. One woman was shaking from cold, and another guy had blue lips.
I'd do this tour again with 1) a different guide 2) a tour that involved multiple stops.
Written August 20, 2021
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jwildt5
Wijchen, The Netherlands39 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
In our opinion, a bit of an exaggerated tour. Actually, they are some rock formations (lava rocks) right on the harbor. A few penguins live on a part of it where you stay with the boat for about 20 minutes and they talk about it a bit. Then you go “walking” on the “island”. What it boils down to is that you walk up and down one path, where you spend more time standing still in the same place than walking. You see some sharks in a canal, which is of course nice. Then you go snorkeling where you snorkel around the rock formation back towards the harbor. The nice thing is that you see a sea turtle and end up in a canal where you snorkel over sharks. However, don't expect local and numerous colored fish. For this you better have snorkeling tours.
Written September 29, 2023
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b2run
Ontario, Canada283 contributions
Feb 2022
Las Tintoreras are just offshore so it's a short boat ride. The lava formations are neat. This is one of the few places you will see penguins in the Galapagos. The snorkeling is bland. The water is murky and there isn't much to see. It is neat snorkeling through the lava channels and the hike was neat also. Don't book online. The cost is 2 - 3 times more than if you go to the island and book there.
Written February 24, 2022
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-MyLifeOfTravel-
Steamboat Springs, CO79 contributions
Oct 2021
Short boat ride over to an island. A stroll around to see wildlife. It was nice taking a walk and we were the only tour there at the time. Nice bay to see turtles, sea lions and a few sharks. Then folks changed on the deck of the small boat for the snorkel. The water was freezing, even with a shortie wet suit!! A few people stayed on the boat. Those who swam were shivering when out, but saw over 100 sharks in a narrow lava path/tube at the very end of the swim. It's really about that short section of the tour - seeing the shark. The rest was just ok.
Written November 29, 2021
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Richard S
Saint-Lazare, Canada46 contributions
Mar 2022
this place is fantastic to see all kinds of wildlife. We took a day trip out there and it was a definite highlight of our trip. Our guide was very eager to show us everything. Sea turtles, sharks, seahorses, blue footed boobies, octopus and giant manta rays on the way out and back. Don't hesitate, book this trip now!
Written March 21, 2022
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Stacy M
14 contributions
Jan 2021
LOVED this quick and easy kayak trip. It was just 4 people (2 kayaks) and felt like we had the whole area all to ourselves. Saw so much wildlife and the snorkeling was wonderful, in crystal clear water. HIGHLY recommend this!! Oh, and DEFINITELY recommend the kayaking option over the walking tour. There's just not much to see (and you'll have seen it all before anyway) so the kayaks are the WAY TO GO!
Written February 5, 2021
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Thank you for your post about Las Tintoreras. How long is the walk please?
Written January 13, 2019
Isabela , as the name implies is so pretty that does not compare to St Cristobal.
If you have to choose : First Isabela, Second Santa Cruz , third maybe St Cristobal....
Learn Snorkel or diving before the trip. It will help you A LOT !!!
Written January 17, 2019
Do you need hiking boots or are sneakers with a good sole enough?
Written December 30, 2017
Hola estoy planificando mi viaje, quisiera saber cual es el costo de este paseo, es decir, se puede hacer por cuenta propia? o es necesario contratar un tour...
Gracias!
Written September 17, 2017
Los paseos principales en Isabela no san libres, deben ser hechos con tour autorizada. isso vale para las Tintoreras , Para ver el Vulcan Sierra Negra e tambiem para el tour LOS TUNNELES (SENSACIONAL , fue el que me gusto mas ) . Hicimos con la operadora PAHOEHOE , que é muy buena. Por cuenta propria alquili una bici o haga una caminada hasta el muro de las lagrimas (hay paradores durante el camino, lindas vistas)
Written January 18, 2019
Would you recommend to book tours with locals or on websites? also what is the price of decent tours please and thank you
Written June 27, 2017
With locals. There are so many, and can adapt according to the number of people in your group, the time you have available, etc.
Written June 27, 2017
I want to go to las tintoreras when I'm at the Galapagos in July. I would prefer to book a trip before I leave just to be sure that I'll have a place. Or can someone tell me if there are many offers which I can choose from directly on isabela?
Written March 21, 2017
There are many agencies in the small City. I´m sure, you get a place. I hope, you enjoy it.
Written March 22, 2017
Hola. Vamos a Isabela mañana. Me gustaría saber cual es el itinerario y el mejor horario para ver más animales en esta excursión? Y se puede hacer el snorkel por tu cuenta como dicen? Gracias.
Written June 29, 2016
FreudeAmEntdecken
Germany
2 contributions
Hello, I am sorry I have to write you in english, my spanish is bad. We visited you can snorkel in your own on isabela island, it's no problem. Close to the harbor are a few spots to so this. Also las Tintoreras. You can rent a kayak and go to a snorkeltour. But I would recommend you to book a guided tour with a small group, because they can show you the best places to see more animals. Close to the harbor you can see a lot of fishes, sealions, small rays, small sharkes and if you are lucky penguins. For the big fishes and rays you have to dive a little further into the ocean. There is a company who offers this. You should do this, ist is amazing.
On Isabela I visited the Sierra Nega volcano and the tortoise breeding station also, this was great. I think you know that you have to book a guide for the most things on the Galapagos Islands. For the most places your are mit allowed to go on your own, also with camping or something like that.
Can I help you with something else?
Diana
Written July 4, 2016
Alan T
General Rodriguez, Argentina
voy en el mes de julio cual serian los presios y en ese mes que fauna marina se puede ver en el lugar
Written January 31, 2016
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