Los Tonales

Los Tonales: A day of sublime exploration in the magical Galapagos Islands
Get ready for an extraordinary day trip to Los Tunnels, a hidden gem in the Galapagos archipelago. This adventure promises an exciting combination of underwater wonders, fascinating geological formations and encounters with unique wildlife in an environment unlike any other.
Snorkeling in Los Tonales: An underwater paradise
Los Tonales is known for its crystal clear waters teeming with marine life. Plunge into the sunken wonderland, There you will swim among playful sea lions, graceful sea turtles and shoals of fish. Keep your eyes peeled The elusive seahorses and marine iguanas call this place home.
Encounters with wild animals:
As you explore Los Tunnels, you will encounter a variety of unique Galapagos species:
Blue-legged Tits: Watch the iconic birds as they dive into the water in search of their prey.
Penguins: watch the charming Galapagos penguins, one of the rarest species in the world,
Flightless cormorants: Marvel at the flightless cormorants, an amazing example of evolution in action.

Los Tonales tour

Departure at 7:30 a.m. We will pick you up from your hotel on Isabela Island and head towards the port of Puerto Villamil, where we will board a boat for a tour of the wild environment of Los Tonales. In a 40 minute cruise to the place, an amazing area of rocks and lava arches above the water, we will go down to tour some rocky hills where we can see penguins. This place is a marine sanctuary consisting of rocks and impressive geological formations created by volcanic lava. Immediately upon our arrival we will walk along the rocky surface and observe the carob trees, cacti and palo santo. In addition, We will see the nests of the blue thief, the flamingos and the albatrosses.

Then, we’ll put on our snorkeling gear and jump into the water to admire the impressive underwater spaces and arches. It is likely that manta rays, lobsters, turtles and sea lions will accompany us on the expedition.

After enjoying this natural paradise of the Galapagos Archipelago, we will board the boat and depart for your hotel on Isabela Island.