Plata Island Day Trip

Discover the famous "little Galapagos" known for its incredible fauna and flora with this Plata Island Day Trip from Manta. You'll be surprised by the beautiful scenery.

Plata Island Day Trip

At 6:30 am, pick up at your hotel in Manta will commence, followed by a minibus journey to Machalilla National Park, a protected area on the Ecuadorian coast. The route offers ocean views until reaching Puerto López, where participants will board a boat to Plata Island.

Leaving behind the coast of Manabí, the trip to the island, known as "the small Galapagos," includes opportunities to see exotic birds and, depending on the season, humpback whales that migrate from Antarctica every summer.

Upon arrival at Plata Island, visitors will observe steep volcanic cliffs and diverse vegetation. Discussions will include the island's famous inhabitants, such as the sea turtles, highlighting its status as a biodiversity oasis.

The return journey will include a lunch on board, featuring a local dish and dessert while heading back to Puerto Lopez. After lunch, there will be free time to explore the town before returning to the minibus for the trip back to Manta, arriving at the hotel by 2:30 pm.