Tour to TUNELS GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Overview
We describe this as a Galapagos Underwater Wonderland
Dive into the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of Tunnels, where you’ll encounter more sea turtles than you can count, swimming alongside Galapagos penguins and reef sharks. The calm waters are surrounded by an otherworldly seascape of volcanic tunnels and arches, creating a breathtaking backdrop. Above water, spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and frigatebirds. Below the surface, get up close to seahorses, sea turtles, penguins, and reef sharks in this magical underwater world.
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Highlights
Galapagos penguins, blue Footes boobies, marine iguanas, white-tipped reef sharks, rays, sea turtles, sea horses. Good chances to sport manta rays, killer whales on the area.
In calm waters searching for penguins, white-tipped reef sharks, rays, sea turtles, sea horses, and more.
Short hike on lava rocks searching for blue Footes boobies, and marine iguanas. Explore natural lava tunnels and arches carved by ancient eruptions. Surreal landscaping.
Spot Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, and seahorses in their coastal habitat
Activities
Nature Hike
Snorkeling
Wildlife and landscape navigation
Wildlife
BIRDS- Galápagos Penguin
- Blue-footed Booby
- Brown Pelican
- Brown Noddy
- Lava Heron
- Yellow-crowned Night Heron
- Darwin's Finches
- Magnificent Frigatebird
- Great Frigatebird (occasionally)
MARINE LIFE- Galapagos penguin
- Green Sea Turtle
- Galápagos Sea Lion
- Whitetip Reef Shark
- Seahorse
- Eagle Rays
- Spotted Eagle Ray
- Golden Ray
Itinerary
* The order of visit and activities might change due to National Park Permissions and weather conditions.
Depart from Puerto Villamil and head by boat toward Los Túneles, enjoying the scenic coastal landscape of Isabela along the way.
Explore the spectacular volcanic formations of Los Túneles, cruising through lava arches, tunnels, and calm turquoise waters. Keep an eye out for penguins, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and other coastal wildlife.
Enjoy a guided snorkel in the calm, crystal-clear waters around the lava formations. Look for Galápagos penguins, green sea turtles, whitetip reef sharks, rays, seahorses, colorful fish, and Galápagos sea lions.
Take a short guided walk across the lava formations to discover the unique landscape and observe blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Continue exploring the area by boat and on foot, with opportunities to photograph the distinctive volcanic formations and Galápagos wildlife.
Enjoy lunch and some time to relax while surrounded by the pristine coastal landscape of Isabela.
Depart Los Túneles and cruise back to Puerto Villamil, concluding your Galápagos adventure.
Details
Included
- Snacks and lunch (vegan and vegetarian options available).
- Maritime transportation.
- Bilingual Galapagos naturalist guide.
- Towels and snorkel gear.
Not Included
- Wetsuits
- Services not specified in the tour
- Tips

