Cabo Rosa “Los Túneles” Snorkeling Tour

Half-Day Boat Tour | Snorkeling | Geological Walk | Top Galapagos Snorkeling Site

Venture into one of the Galapagos’ most spectacular underwater worlds on this unforgettable half-day excursion to Cabo Rosa, more commonly known as Los Túneles. Only recently opened as an official visitor site by the Galapagos National Park, this tour combines world-class snorkeling, a short lava formation hike, and up-close encounters with iconic wildlife—both above and below the surface.

Perfect for ocean lovers, marine photographers, and geology buffs, this is Isabela Island’s must-do marine tour offered daily.

-Sea Turtles Feeding*

-Sea Horses*

-White-Tipped Sharks*

-Rays

-Tropical Fish

-Seabirds

-Galapagos Marine Iguanas

*one of few tours where you have opportunity to view this species

🛥️ Boat Ride Along the Western Coastline
Departing from Puerto Villamil’s main town pier, enjoy a 40-minute speedboat ride along Isabela’s dramatic western coastline. Your journey offers scenic views of volcanic terrain and turquoise waters, with a brief stop at Roca Unión—a favored nesting site for masked boobies, often viewable from the boat.

🌋 Los Túneles Lava Formations
Arrive at the main attraction: Los Túneles, a surreal network of lava bridges, open tunnels, and natural arches formed by ancient volcanic flows from Sierra Negra Volcano.

• Navigate the boat through this maze-like lava landscape

• Disembark for a short 10–15 minute guided hike across the formations

• Spot coastal birds resting or nesting among the arches

🤿 El Finado Snorkeling Site
End your tour with a peaceful snorkeling session in El Finado, a calm, clear-water cove tucked among mangroves.

• Swim alongside sea turtles, reef fish, rays, and white-tipped reef sharks resting along the sandy bottom

• If you’re lucky, your guide may help you spot seahorses hidden among the seagrass

• Perfect for all skill levels thanks to its calm, shallow waters

Note: due to ocean conditions & Galapagos National Park restrictions the order of stops and exact snorkeling location can vary daily while opportunities for wildlife sightings abound either way.

-Snorkeling

-Short Hike

-Panga Ride

-Wildlife Viewing during Boat Ride

-Speedboat Transport

Starts:  7 am or 11:30 am

Ends:  ~12:30 or 4:30 pm

(approx. 5 to 5 1/2 hour tour)

All tour times subject to change, exact end times often vary.

WEAR:

-swimsuit under clothes to fit the weather (usually shorts/light pants, t-shirt)

-light hiking shoes (or tennis shoes, Keen-type sandals for uneven lava rocks, sometimes wet landing)

-hat, sunglasses

-sunscreen (reef-safe please)

-coverup for sun in/out of water (e.g. long-sleeved UV shirt, neck gaiter, sarong)

BRING: 

-water bottle

-sunscreen bottle to re-apply (reef-safe)

-other snacks/drinks you prefer

-another clothing layer for windy/cooler conditions

while sailing at higher speed or to change into after snorkeling

-rain jacket/windbreaker (just in case)

-optional rash guard especially under wetsuit if choose to rent as Add-on (Google this)

-camera--GoPro is the go-to for underwater snorkeling in Galapagos (note: cell phone covers don't work well in water to control touch screen)

-pre-loaded digital content on cell phone for boat ride if desired (no internet/cell service)