Which tour is for you?
Zacatillo is booked online with real seat availability per boat; the rest are quoted on WhatsApp, and the Golfo Travel team confirms every departure.
Panoramic Tour to Zacatillo Island
Our best-selling tour: every day, departing at 9:00 am and returning at 3:30 pm.
Best seller Every day
$91 per group of 1 to 7 people; from the 8th person on, $13 per person. Departure at 9:00 am from the Migration Offices in La Unión and return at 3:30 pm to the municipal pier. Approximate duration: 5 to 6 hours.
Itinerary
- Boat ride across the Gulf of Fonseca, passing the Naval Base, Nauterra and local communities.
- Views of Conchagüita, Meanguera, Martín Pérez and Ilca islands.
- Beach time and lunch at La Playona, Zacatillo Island (departure from the island at 2:30 pm).
- On the way back, views of the Honduran islands, Conejo Island and Chuchito Island.
Good to know
Meeting point: Migration Offices, La Unión · return to La Unión municipal pier · lunch is not included (restaurants on the island) · bring water shoes, water, snacks, swimwear, sunscreen and insect repellent · expect water splashes: wear clothes that can get wet and bring a waterproof bag · schedules may vary due to weather or sea conditions. Bookings are confirmed on WhatsApp.
More routes around the Gulf
These trips are planned around your group, the tide and the weather: tell us what you'd like to experience and we'll send you a quote on WhatsApp.
Meanguera Island
2.5 h by boat · the farthest island in the Gulf
The island farthest from La Unión: open sea, island communities and a view of the entire Gulf from the water.
Get a quote on WhatsApp
Conchagüita Island
Lookout · history · sea caves
The adventure route: a climb up to the lookout, caves you can only reach by boat, and the island's history told by the people who sail its waters.
Get a quote on WhatsApp
Artisanal fishing
Only on request via WhatsApp · depending on season and tide
An artisanal fishing trip on the Gulf with the crew who know where and when. Arranged only on request via WhatsApp.
Get a quote on WhatsApp
Private charter
The whole boat for your group
Your route, your schedule and your people on board. Tell us what you'd like to experience and we'll put the trip together for you.
Get a quote on WhatsApp
Nicaragua ⇄ El Salvador shuttle service
Mon · Wed · Fri · Sat · $70 to $95 per person
La Unión – Potosí boat ride plus a transfer to a nearby central point in León, San Salvador, La Libertad, El Tunco, El Zonte, El Cuco or Las Flores.
See routes and pricesBefore you set sail
Applies to all our trips around the Gulf.
What's included
- Travel safely and comfortably: covered boats, comfortable seats, safety equipment on board, registered boats and licensed crew.
- Safety instructions and recommendations before setting sail.
- Meeting point and arrival time confirmed on WhatsApp.
- Direct support on WhatsApp before, during and after the trip.
What to bring
- Clothes that can get wet: there will be splashes during the boat ride.
- Water shoes (you'll get wet getting on and off the boat).
- Waterproof bag for your phone and belongings.
- Sunscreen, insect repellent, water and snacks.
You book your seat online; payment must be made in cash before boarding the boat. Free cancellation up to 96 hours in advance. For more questions, see the FAQ.