La Plata Island Whale Watching Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore La Plata Island's pristine beaches
- Snorkel in vibrant marine ecosystems
- Spot humpback whales in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a delicious box lunch on the beach
- Learn about local wildlife from expert guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Bilingual guide
- Box lunch
- Motor boat
- Snorkeling equipment
- Transfers from/to meeting point
- Tips
- Unspecified additional expenses
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children under 6 require a booster seat for the boat ride.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; cancellations may occur due to severe weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and swimwear suitable for snorkeling.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
- Ensure you have a waterproof bag for personal belongings.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Please be at our office 15 minutes prior to departure.
Traveler reviews
Isla De la plata
Ended up as a mixed group with divers and so an already long day was made much longer collecting them. To compound, the divers were a mixed group and so involved multiple drop off and pick up points. The island itself was fantastic and a hard walk in the heat was fine for me but others really struggled in the heat The snorkeling was very poor. Not a lot to see and visibility not great (El Nino)? but our guide wore fins and so shot off leaving us to frantically trying to catch up. I appreciate economics of filling a boat but 8 divers dripping water each time they got in and out and my expensive camera equipment are not a good combination and we should have been notified in advance.
La Plata
It was wonderful. The crew was nice, and we were very lucky with the whales. It was a very nice experience. I advise everybody.
Machalilla National Park is a special ecological wonder
Great day on the water and on the island. Edwaro was an exceptional guide throughout the day—explaining the ecology of the Park and identifying the wildlife. The vessel and its crew were excellent—we were able to observe many humpback whales on our way to Isla de la Plata. Very memorable.
Anyone should see this
Whales, Turtles and snorkeling. The views from the cliffs were spectacular too, even though the heat made hard to get there.
Fun trip to see the Blue Footed Boobies
Although it is a long boat trip out to the island, it's beautiful and the hike is fun! The animals we saw were amazing. The guide was awesome and really had great information. I'm a slow hiker and he made sure that we were not left behind. I would recommend this tour to anyone who likes easy hiking, the ocean and seeing the local wildlife! We would definitely book this tour again!