Floreana Island Tour
Pirate history and living nature
The experience
Floreana is the island with the richest human history in Galápagos: pirates, whalers and the first settlers left their mark in caves, freshwater springs and legends still told today. This tour combines that past with giant tortoises, sea lions and snorkelling in crystal-clear water.
In the highlands you will visit the Asilo de la Paz and the Pirate Caves; on the coast, beach time and snorkelling among marine iguanas, turtles and tropical fish. Transfers on the island are by chiva, the traditional local bus.
Asilo de la Paz and the Pirate Caves
Walk through the first human settlements in the archipelago and their freshwater springs.
Giant tortoises in the highlands
See Floreana tortoises in the highland corrals, part of the programme to recover the species.
Ferry + chiva
Sea crossing between Santa Cruz and Floreana and island transfers by traditional chiva included.
How is the day spent?
A day on this tour
Indicative itinerary — it may change with the tide, the weather and National Park rules.
Crossing to Floreana
Ferry from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Velasco Ibarra (±2 hours).
Highlands by chiva
Up into the highlands: Asilo de la Paz, the Pirate Caves and the freshwater spring.
Giant tortoises
Visit to the Floreana tortoise area and the island's viewpoints.
Local lunch
Lunch in the village, with produce from the island.
Playa Negra and snorkelling
Beach time and snorkelling on the coast: sea lions, turtles and tropical fish.
Return
Ferry back to Puerto Ayora.
What's included?
- Return ferry between Santa Cruz and Floreana
- Certified naturalist guide (Spanish/English)
- Lunch and snacks
- Full snorkelling gear
- Local land transport by chiva
Not included
- Soft drinks and extras on board
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee and TCT card (current rates on request)
- Tips (optional)
What to pack
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Cap and sunglasses
- Swimwear and a change of clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera or phone in a waterproof case
- Seasickness tablets (strongly recommended)
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