Las Tintoreras Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Las Tintoreras. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Day Tour to Isabela Island with Tintorera Islet, Snorkeling Wetlands & Flamingos

• Galapagos Intensive 5 Days, Land Base (3 Islands) Excludes Galapagos Flight

• 6-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour: Santa Fe, Santa Cruz and Los Tuneles

• 7-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition

• 5-Day Galapagos Island Hopping Adventure Expedition

Las Tintoreras is part of Galapagos National Park, so the entrance fee you pay on arrival in the archipelago covers your admission. These tickets cost US$200 for adults and US$100 for children. Day trips to Isabela Island and Las Tintoreras start around US$220 per person.

Yes, Las Tintoreras is well worth visiting. A rocky cluster of volcanic islands, this destination is home to the diverse wildlife that the Galapagos Islands are so famous for, including blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, and giant sea turtles. The snorkeling here is also unrivaled—you'll have a high chance of spotting white-tipped reef sharks.

Per one customer who booked the Day Tour to Isabela Island with Tintorera Islet, Snorkeling Wetlands & Flamingos, "Fantastic authentic experience in Santa Cruz! Riding the bikes on the back roads was great fun. Learning all the local knowledge of the fauna and landscape—amazing. The lava tunnels were out of this world. 10/10 for experience."

Las Tintoreras is located half a mile (800 meters) from Puerto Villamil on the island of Isabela, about a 10-minute boat ride from Puerto Villamil. It’s an official Galapagos National Park, so a guided tour is mandatory. Most tours to Las Tintoreras are half-day boat excursions leaving from Puerto Villamil.

December–May is the best time to visit Las Tintoreras as the weather is warm and the ocean water is clear. Because it’s located by the equator, the weather doesn’t change much throughout the year. In the cool season (June–November), the water is chillier. And in September, look for Galapagos penguins.

Half-day tours to Las Tintoreras from Puerto Villamil and full-day tours from Puerto Ayora are available. It’s about a 10-minute boat ride from Puerto Villamil to the islets and a 2-hour (sometimes bumpy) boat ride from Puerto Ayora. It's easy to spend the day hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife spotting.

No. The site is only accessible to visitors on organized tours. Book a half- or full-day tour that includes a 10-minute boat ride from Puerto Villamil. Many Galapagos cruise itineraries also stop at Las Tintoreras, and guided kayaking tours from Puerto Villamil to Las Tintoreras are available for adventurous travelers.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Las Tintoreras. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in the Galapagos Islands:

• Santa Cruz Island

• Charles Darwin Research Station

• Isabela Island

• Sierra Negra Volcano

• León Dormido

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in the Galapagos Islands.