Isla de la Plata Diving & Whale Watching Adventure
- 8 hours
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Isla de la Plata is especially renowned for its significant population of hawksbill sea turtles, as well as the presence of giant manta rays and, during the season (June to October), humpback whale watching. Our adventure begins in Puerto López at 08:00 am, where we will board a boat and head towards the island. During the navigation, in season, you will have the opportunity to observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. Upon arrival at the first dive site, you will receive the necessary equipment along with a brief instruction to begin your first immersion, where you can explore the richness of the underwater world in crystal-clear waters. After a short break, we will prepare for the second dive, continuing to discover the fascinating marine life of Ecuador’s coast. At the end of the experience, you will enjoy a delicious box lunch before returning to Puerto López, concluding an unforgettable day in close contact with nature.
Inclusions
What's included
- Fast boat.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels in Puerto López
- Bilingual Guide / Spanish - English
- Lunch.
What's not
- Gratuities
- Extra expenses not especified
Itinerary
Diving along the coast of Machalilla National Park is an unforgettable experience you simply can’t miss! You’ll have the chance to explore beautiful coral reefs teeming with colorful fish, sea turtles, starfish, moray eels, lobsters, and a wide variety of marine species. Your adventure begins in the morning as you board the boat heading to the first dive site. Along the way, you may witness one of nature’s most spectacular displays—the courtship dance of humpback whales (seasonal). Upon arrival, your guide will provide a brief introduction about local currents and safety guidelines before you begin your first dive. Get ready to immerse yourself in this incredible underwater world! After your first immersion, you’ll enjoy a light snack and some time to relax before preparing for your second dive. Each dive lasts approximately 45 minutes, depending on your certification level. If you are a discovery diver or have no prior diving experience, the dive duration will be around 30 minutes. At the end of the experience, you will return to Puerto López.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- meeting Point: Oficina Malecón Julio Izurieta y Eloy Alfaro. Puerto López.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Tangol
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
- Bring a swimsuit, a windbreaker, and reef-friendly sunscreen
How it compares in Puerto López
- Its from-price is 191% above the median of the 15 experiences we list in Puerto López.
- It is longer than most of them.
About Puerto López
Puerto López, a fishing village on Ecuador's Pacific coast, is the base for Machalilla National Park, Isla de la Plata and humpback whale watching.
Puerto López is a fishing town on a wide bay on the coast of Manabí province in Ecuador, with a beach where fishing boats land their catch and a small seafront of cafés. It is the gateway to Machalilla National Park, a reserve of dry forest, beaches and islands that protects both coast and sea.
