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Pricing

Key info

  • 1 day (approx.)
  • Incl. 2 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, German, Portuguese
  • Max. 4 divers / guide
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Free Cancellation - 7days notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

We make two (2) dives daily. The depths and bottom time are planned and established within the experience of the divers, the dive depths vary between 15 and 30 Meters.

  • Isla de La Plata
  • Between June to September is giant manta ray season
  • Largest aggregation of giant manta rays in the world

Dive center

Exploramar Diving

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

With more than 20 years in the market and more than 5,000 certifications issued, we are the leading dive tour operator in mainland Ecuador, DAN Business Members and Huish Outdoors authorized distributors. Our highly trained staff includes experienced PADI instructors, divemasters and marine biologists that guarantees first class service and safety. We have an office in Quito, however our main office and dive center is located in Puerto Lopez. We operate in the Marine Area of the Machalilla National Park, in mainland Ecuador.

We’re experts at finding the most suitable package available in the market, taking into consideration all your needs to make sure you have an unforgettable experience. Our speciality is the coast of Ecuador (Manabí Province) where we help you discover the wonders of the Machalilla National Park coast and Isla de la Plata. We are also specialists on diving the Galapagos Islands. 

We have being around since 1997 and grown with a constant changing world and understanding the importance of outstanding service and the need for a life changing experience. Turning that learning curve into our main goal pushing our selves to be on top of high quality travel programs, supported by more than 20 years of experience.

AWARENESS

We strongly believe protecting species contributes to a thriving, healthy planet and this is why we actively support a local NGO's affords to create awareness through research, educations, and protection of our seas. Fundación Megafauna Marina del Ecuador and Proyecto Mantas Ecuador has and will always have, not only the financial support of Exploramar Diving, but also hands on participation of all our staff.

PADI 5 Star Dive Center Wi-Fi (FREE) 8 PADI Instructors

Address: 4646 Km from your location
Calle Alemania #N32-71 y Av. Mariana de, Jesus, Planta Baja PO Box 17-11-4764, Quito, Ecuador

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Lunch
  • Surface interval refreshments

Not inclusive of

  • Nitrox
  • Dive computer
  • Flashlight (torch)
  • Accommodation
  • National Park Fees/Marine Park Fees

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: Open Water Certification required
  • Min logged dives: None
  • Diver medical form and liability release for supervision of certified divers/snorkelers. Diving reopens on August 1st 2020, please don't book any dates before then.

What to expect

Isla de La Plata bottoms consists in rocks combined with massive Coral Reef Patches in healthy conditions, coral fans (Gorgonians) and sand patches. The fauna is very rich and interesting, there are big groups of reef fishes like: angelfish, butterfly fish, trumpet fish, flute fish, jacks, sea basses, puffer fish, balloon fish, morays, snappers, trigger fish, parrot fish, scorpion fish, manta rays, guitar rays and white tip sharks. We can also see some green marine turtles, different species of sea stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.

Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

Exploramar Diving PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center

Address: Calle Alemania #N32-71 y Av. Mariana de, Jesus, Planta Baja PO Box 17-11-4764, Quito, Ecuador

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the activity
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