Isabela Island Tips - The Best Snorkeling Spot in the Galapagos & Where to Find Affordable Tours

Looking for some Isabela Island travel tips? Isabela is one of our favorite islands in the Galapagos, so, in this video, we'll explore some of the best things to do, an affordable shop for booking tours, and a complete cost breakdown at the end. Get ready to be blown away by al that Isabela has to offer! (Filmed December 2022)
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  • @LucasWorldTravel
    @LucasWorldTravel10 ай бұрын

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  • @mayarichangotasig7652
    @mayarichangotasig7652 Жыл бұрын

    What amazing video. I was your guide in the tintoreras bay tour. Thanks for visit us . my dad had the octopus 😅😅😅🐙❤

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Well thanks for being a great guide! We had a great time as you can tell! Your father was hilarious with the octopus!

  • @TheWrightLifeTravelChannel
    @TheWrightLifeTravelChannel Жыл бұрын

    I get a sabbatical from work in a few years and the Galapagos are at the top of my list!

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! You’re going to love it! How long is your sabbatical? Are you a professor?

  • @joaneklein4280
    @joaneklein42804 ай бұрын

    Delightful touring with you, love your laidback style!

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video! Enjoy the Galapagos!

  • @Explorcation
    @Explorcation Жыл бұрын

    Wow guys, this was such a fun episode! I love all the footage of the animals. You saw so many turtles 💕 I can't believe you saw shark and octopuses...or is that octopi? That sea lion that was on the boardwalk that just let you walk by it 😆🤣 All of the food you tried looked so good!

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha! I’m going with octopuses. And you haven’t really lived until you’ve stepped over an octopus or two! Fun times!

  • @Explorcation

    @Explorcation

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LucasWorldTravel 😆🤣

  • @barbaras5874
    @barbaras5874 Жыл бұрын

    We loved watching this episode, such amazing animals and you are both so inspiring! I didn't know the Galapagos island were so amazing! I just love you guys! 🤗

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes the Galapagos have been our favorite travel destination so far. It’s such a special place and definitely lives up to the hype! Happy travels until next time!

  • @LucasWorldTravel
    @LucasWorldTravel Жыл бұрын

    Hey world traveler! Are you heading to the Galapagos soon? Let us know your plans in the comments below!

  • @marytalley5118
    @marytalley51184 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful trip! Thanks for sharing it!

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @heidiyang8804
    @heidiyang8804 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, I noticed your channel because I was planning my Galapagos trip now. This is the lifetime must go place for me . I got a lots info from your videos. Plus , I am vegetarian, the recommended food looks great 🎉🎉thank you

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Heidi! Hope you enjoy the Galapagos as much as we did! It's an amazing place!

  • @ladeanexploringgrandparent5485
    @ladeanexploringgrandparent5485 Жыл бұрын

    We are here now and you helped us find the best tour couple in Santa Cruz who helped us so much. Thank you ❤

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I’m so glad they helped you out and that you are having a great time! Enjoy!

  • @ciwanechris1428
    @ciwanechris1428 Жыл бұрын

    Good video and thank you for sharing your video ! I watch your video from Canada 😁👍🏽

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks! Kind regards from Argentina!

  • @Smartinez1709
    @Smartinez1709 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! great video and love the vibe!

  • @BeingBedingfield
    @BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

    Love this video! So jealous of everything you got to see on your snorkelling experience, that shark den looked quite scary though 😅 glad we got to see you two in those cute wetsuits as well 😅 The crater on your hike is incredible, wow!! Aww, the turtles are so cute 🥰 Ooh, Galapagos beer…Craig would love to add it to his beer bucket list 😅 Your snorkelling guide looks like quite a character 🐙 Lol, lazy sea lions, so cute! Concha Perla seems like an amazing spot! Wine, tapas, beautiful sunset…perfect way to end your stay on Isabela 🤗 Great video you guys!

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys! We was such a great time! You would definitely love that beer!

  • @rventures1021
    @rventures1021 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful island!! I miss snorkeling so much!!

  • @CADV470
    @CADV470 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching this too! So informative and well made ❤

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you loved the video! Enjoy the Galapagos!

  • @lewiegun
    @lewiegun Жыл бұрын

    So great - thanks for putting this together! We're planning our trip now (will be there in a couple weeks) and this helped solidify some of our ideas. Great video!

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoy Isabela as much as we did!

  • @FunandBudget
    @FunandBudget Жыл бұрын

    Another lovely video that makes me long for (more) travel 💜

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tinesha! Hope you get all the travel you long for in 2023!

  • @DailyMyChildhood
    @DailyMyChildhood Жыл бұрын

    That's an impressive video . Absolutely stunning views !

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you enjoy Isabela too!

  • @mountsaintvincent1
    @mountsaintvincent18 ай бұрын

    Went to Galapagos in July…the best experience of my life!

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    8 ай бұрын

    Agreed! It’s my favorite travel destination!

  • @iguanawomanclaudiahodari3579
    @iguanawomanclaudiahodari3579 Жыл бұрын

    Horseback riding tour of Siena Negra Volcáno on Isabela island is another wonderful option see Galloping Galápagos if interested at Pink Iguana Beach Bar 🦎

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Thanks for sharing!

  • @CallunaTrip
    @CallunaTrip Жыл бұрын

    nice video - cheers

  • @Hamelic
    @Hamelic Жыл бұрын

    Amazing 🤩🐢🏝️

  • @stoney5137
    @stoney51378 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this and the other galapogos videos, it really helped us plan our trip. For the record when you are sitting at Casa Marita doing the selfie video at Casa Marita, that's our room in the background!

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    8 ай бұрын

    Nice! It looked like a nice place to stay. Glad we got to experience it for happy hour!

  • @ANAMTVGASS
    @ANAMTVGASS Жыл бұрын

    Terima kasih udah berbagi pengalaman anda

  • @TheAverageTourist
    @TheAverageTourist Жыл бұрын

    Wow that is a massive crater! Didn't realize it was that deep - what a hike. I could go for that veggie burger - I'm usually a fan of veggie burgers. I'd love to go to that turtle centre and see the baby iguanas too. But maybe not the sharks 🤦‍♀Can't believe that octopus got him! Great price breakdown.

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sara! You would quickly get used to swimming with sharks here. It's not as scary as you think.

  • @HaswellTravelled
    @HaswellTravelled Жыл бұрын

    Hello my adventurous friends living my dream! Fabulous Galapagos! We did a boat cruise there in 2010. Seems so long ago. We didn't step on Isabella Island, but we snorkeled off Volcano Ecuador. Love your underwater footage - the sharks would have me going the other way - Lol. Great hike and scenes captured. Nice happy hour - looked good. So much to see on the big island. I remember the turtles are different on each island, as with many other animals - which Darwin didn't realize until he was back in England. Well done, my friends 👍. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your time in the Galapagos - if you are still there 😀.

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jim! Glad you got to experience the Galapagos for yourself. It’s such a special place!

  • @iguanapolo

    @iguanapolo

    11 ай бұрын

    How did you find the actual town on Isabela Island? Restaurants and bars? Gracias

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    11 ай бұрын

    @iguanapolo The town is small and very chill. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from. We shared our favorites in the video.

  • @roundtheworlddiva8610
    @roundtheworlddiva8610 Жыл бұрын

    I’m headed there May 4th. Initially I wasn’t going but you videos convinced me to seize the moment!! Which go pro are you guys using and is the water that clear. I never have good underwater shots with my Hero8.

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    We’ve used to have the GoPro 8 too. Now we have GroPro 10. We liked both models. And the yes the water was clear when we were there in December. The best time to book for water clarity is December-May so try to schedule your trip during that time.

  • @Catherine-mh8xj
    @Catherine-mh8xj6 ай бұрын

    Hi there~ Thanks for the awesome video!!! I'm planning a trip to the Galapagos probably around mid January and it seems to be a peak time then. Would you advice to book trips in advance during the peak season or it's still alright to walk in and book a day in advance in person? Thank you!

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    6 ай бұрын

    We didn’t have any trouble booking one day in advance. Just have multiple days to work with so if a tour is not available one day, you can go the next.

  • @Catherine-mh8xj

    @Catherine-mh8xj

    5 ай бұрын

    @@LucasWorldTravel Thank you so much for your reply!!!

  • @ShawnKarolSandy
    @ShawnKarolSandy Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Did you rent your wetsuits there or travel with them?

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    We rented our wetsuits there. It costs $5 a day for the short suit and $10 a day to rent the long wetsuit.

  • @iguanawomanclaudiahodari3579
    @iguanawomanclaudiahodari3579 Жыл бұрын

    Hate to correct you however they are Tortoises at the Breeding Center not Turtles. Cheers Claudia

  • @christinabrennan9706
    @christinabrennan9706 Жыл бұрын

    Hey there! We are headed to the Galapagos in 10 days! We are going to Santa Cruz and Isabela. Your videos have been very helpful! The tour prices you are quoting on Isabela are a,or less expensive than the quotes we’re getting for booking before we go. For instance, $55-60 for Sierra Negra, and $150 for Los Tuneles. Did you book ahead or take your chances and book when you got there?

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    We booked when we got there. At the agency I showed in the video. I think it was called Dive Galapagos.

  • @christinabrennan9706

    @christinabrennan9706

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You went Dec. 22? And you didn’t have any problems with availability?

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@christinabrennan9706 No problems. We were able to book everything once we arrived.

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@christinabrennan9706 Correct! We went December 2022 and had no problems with availability.

  • @kevinslack7034
    @kevinslack7034 Жыл бұрын

    Did you have to go back to Santa Cruz to go to San Cristobal or is it possible to go from Isabela to Santa Cruz directly?

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Everything connects in Santa Cruz. So yes you can go Isabela to Santa Cruz directly, but you can not go directly from Isabela to San Cristobal.

  • @TheDeserena
    @TheDeserena Жыл бұрын

    Is there an age limit for the ferry?? We are going and my little one won’t be 2yrs old yet!

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately we don’t know that one. You can contact one of the local travel agencies to find out.

  • @shah00le
    @shah00le Жыл бұрын

    who's here after reading wish you were here??? 🥺

  • @letsgoplaces577
    @letsgoplaces57711 ай бұрын

    what month were you there?

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    11 ай бұрын

    Early December, however we think mid-late December would be even better.

  • @letsgoplaces577

    @letsgoplaces577

    11 ай бұрын

    thank you- why is late december better?

  • @LucasWorldTravel

    @LucasWorldTravel

    11 ай бұрын

    @@letsgoplaces577 Because the water tempeture is warmer, the weather is more sunny, and the water is bit clearer as well.