Adventure Itinerary
- Full Day
In front of the coast of Puerto Lopez and Machalilla National Park converge the two most important marine currents of the South Pacific, from the north arrives the warm current of El Niño and from the south the cold current of Humbolth, this natural event makes this area have a marine diversity of great importance, reasons for which are the last samples of coral reefs of the Ecuadorian coast, colorful fish, forests of gorgonians.Â
Among the most representative fish we can find angelfish, butterflies, Moorish idols, parrots, rays, rainbows and in some months of the year giant manta rays and green turtles. The most important sites for deep diving are in the continental zone the Islote de los Ahorcados and Salango Island and in the area of Machalilla National Park La Isla de la Plata.
- 07h00 a.m. – Pick up from Manta. Transfer to Puerto Lopez
- 9h30 a.m. – Departure to the dive sites (Continental Zone 30 minutes of trip Isla de la Plata 1h00 of trip)
- 11h30 a.m. – Arrival to the dive sites (usually two dives with an interval of 30 to 45 minutes)
- 13h30 p.m. – Box Lunch (Sanduches, fruits, soft drinks and water)
- 16h00 p.m. – Arrival to Puerto Lopez. (When the program is in the Continental the return is earlier). Transfer to Manta
- Approximate hours subject to change
Tour includes
- Private transportation Manta - Puerto Lopez - Manta
- Naturalist guide
- Box lunch
- Diving equipment (Regulator, BC, 2 immersion tanks, snorkel, fins etc.).
Tour does not include
- Maritime boarding ticket USD 1.00 per person
- Additional meals
- Beverages
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Any item not mentioned in the itinerary
Requirements
- Minimum age: 12+
- Min logged dives: None
- Min. certification: Open Water Certification required
Packing List
- Walking shoes, sandals
- Swimwear
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Cap or hat
- Water bottle or water dispenser
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