Isabela Island
Tortoise Breeding Centre & Wetlands
A private visit to the tortoise breeding centre and coastal wetlands of Isabela.
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Expedition Itinerary
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Isabela Wetlands (Humedales), Wall of Tears & Tortoise Reserve
Isabela Wetlands (Humedales), Wall of Tears & Tortoise Reserve
Private guided excursion through Isabela’s pristine coastal wetlands. Travel along sandy trails shaded by red, white, black, and button mangroves, stopping at serene saltwater lagoons teeming with migratory shorebirds and pink flamingos.
Visit the historic Wall of Tears (Muro de las Lágrimas), a towering stone wall built by penal colony prisoners between 1946 and 1959. Hike up to the panoramic Cerro Orchilla lookout for sweeping views of the island and ocean. Finish at the Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center to meet giant tortoises.
Daily routing may be adjusted by the Galapagos National Park authority or vessel captain according to weather and sea conditions.
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Included in this plan
- Land transport
- Certified Naturalist Guide
- Snorkelling equipment
Not included / confirm separately
- Wetsuit (optional rental)
- Personal insurance
- Gratuities for crew and guide