05 Dec 2023
Long but very interesting drive from Guayaquil to Puerto Lopez (approx 3.5hrs) because my driver (Simon) has lived in many places in the Americas an therefor our conversations about life and travel all over te world was incredibly good.
he tour itself from Puerto Lopez on the boat was great fun as it took only hour and the ocean was very calm. The Island is beautiful and the 2 guides that were with us very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the place. Their love for the place and everything on it was clearly visible and they were more than happy to answer any questions that you might have.
Because there are 2 guide the provide the option of choosing your path when on the island both take about the same time but vary in elevation.
Afterwards they take you snorkeling in the beautiful waters off the island, a very beautiful spot out of the way of the ocean swell which means it's quite calm. It seems there is never enough time for swimming with turtles, all manor of fish and other marine life, but eventually they will call you back in the boat and head back to the marina.
Very much worth the trip, especially if you do not have the time to go to the Galapagos Islands.