ITINERARY: Island
Discovery and Scuba Adventure
Isablea Island National Park is 39 nautical miles from San Blas
(but just 10 miles off the Nayarit coast). You may see dolphins, Manta
rays or other sea life on your 2 1/2-hour boat trip. From November
to April you may see humpback whales.
Isablea Island National Park is an ideal location for recreational
snorkeling, scuba diving, underwater photography and snorkeling. In
this preserve you may encounter Manta rays and hear the whale songs
underwater. Dive through underwater arches and explore lava tubes and
caves. See tropical fish, yellowtail, grouper, red snapper, jack caravel,
eel, anemones and corals in a pristine habitat. This
trip includes a certified scuba diving guide. For your snorkeling friends,
this trip includes snorkeling equipment. You may bring your own scuba
equipment or use ours.
Time permitting, you can hike to the
island's northern point takes you through the interior where you will
see the alkaline crater lake. Interpretive signage along the nature
trails provides information about the island's flora and fauna. See
the Magnificent Frigate birds nesting in the low-laying vegetation,
and observe the Blue and Brown-footed Boobies in their courtship dance.
The main building on the island is a marine research center
for scientists who study for extended periods on the island. Researchers
are often available for lectures.
12 hours.
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Isabela Island Camping Trips
Group Size
Guides take up to
8 guests per boat.
Schedule
Trips leave at
6 am.
Location: West end of the main street "Calle Juarez" (4
blocks west of the plaza). The boat dock is on the left side of the
Frey Junipero Serra library.
Reservations are required.
Equipment
Hat, long-sleeve
cotton shirt with collar, wind-breaker or hooded sweatshirt,
sandals with socks, long pants, shorts, bathing suit, personal
dive gear.
Bug Repellant: 95% deet
Sunscreen: 45 SPF
Camera, video camera, plastic bag or waterproof container, extra batteries!
Food:
Bring water and lunch - stay away from greasy foods.
Food: You may
eat a light snack in the morning - stay away from greasy foods.
Medication: We recommend that you take motion sickness medication
prescribed by your doctor. Take medication the day before to make sure
it does not aversely affect you. Take medication 1 hour before the trip.
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Reservations
General Information Email: info@sanblasecotours.com
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