Diving tour to La Plata island and whales watching
La Plata island is located within the Machalilla National Park, it contains a great diversity of marine fauna and birds that can be found in Galapagos. Recognized for its huge colony of Hawksbill turtles, the visit of Humpback Whales and giant Mantarayas !.
We begin our adventure in Puerto López at 08: 30hs, to take our boat, during the navigation in the months of June to October we will make sighting of humpback whales.
Once we arrive at our first dive site, we will receive our equipment for the first dive and be ready! To enjoy our first dive!
After this we will have a short rest, then we will equip ourselves for our second and fascinating immersion in the waters of the Ecuadorian Coast!
Once the activity is finished we will have a box lunch and return to Puerto.
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Diving tour to La Plata island and whales watching
What's included in Diving tour to La Plata island and whales watching
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Isla de la Plata
Diving on the coast of Machalilla National Park is an unforgettable experience, you should not miss it! You will have the opportunity to swim near beautiful coral reefs, which are home to many colorful fish, turtles, starfish, brunettes, lobsters among other species. We will start our program in the morning, we will take our boat, which will take us to the first dive site, along the way, we will be able to observe a wonderful dance ”The Humpback Whales Courtship Dance”, upon arriving at our first stop, you can make your first dive !. Our guide will give you a small introduction about the currents of the place and we will be ready to enjoy this fantastic adventure! After this we will have our snack and a rest time, to prepare for our second dive !. Each dive has an average duration of 45 minutes depending on your level of diving. If you are a discovery diver or have never dived, a 30-minute dive is done. After this, we will go back to Puerto Lopez.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Instructor / Bilingual Guide
- Transfers from/to meeting point
- motor boat
- tips
- Unspecified additional expenses
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum 3 people to operate
- Show up 30 minutes before departure at our Machalilla Tours offices.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The start point is in Puerto Lopez pier at 08h30 a.m.
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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)