Day 1: Arrival in San Cristóbal
Arrival to San Cristóbal Island, assistance and welcome at the airport by our representative. Transfer by private vehicle to the hotel. Hotel accommodation.
Lunch at the restaurant.
In the afternoon 2:30 pm, you will have a guided tour of the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas, and Punta Carola.
The tour includes: a naturalist guide, snorkeling equipment, transportation.
What you will probably see: sea turtles, sea lions, rays, starfish, different types of fish, frigate, pelican, finches, different types of endemic plants, etc.
Itinerary: you get picked up at the hotel, we will board our vehicle to go to our first point of visit.
The interpretation center, in this incredible place we will know all the detailed information on how the islands were formed, their marine currents, the history of how they came to be colonized, and their progress to the present day.
Then we will go to the cerro de las tijeretas, here we will be able to appreciate a beautiful panorama of the city and we will also see the fantastic Bay of Darwin, the guide will talk a about the site and the animals which can be observed around it, such as frigates. , pelicans, blue-footed boobies, finches, cucuve, etc. and you will have enough time to take pictures.
Continuing with our tour and , we go down to Darwin Bay, a charming place where you can do a snorkeling activity to appreciate the aquatic creatures found in this paradise. Here you can see octopuses, sea turtles, sea lions, starfish, lobster, urchins, rays, prickly pear, bat fish, etc.
Then we will head to Punta Carola Beach, here you will have another pleasure to snorkel if you wish or relax on the beach at all times your guide will giving you an explanation of the place.
Finally we will go to Playa Mann Beach, where we will have time to relax and do another snorkeling activity, in this place we will wait for our transportation to return to the hotel.
This tour ends at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Snack in the restaurant at 7:30 p.m.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2. Boat trip with snorkel acitivy around the island (360)
Breakfast at the hotel at 6:45 a.m.
On this day, you will have an excursion to the best places on San Cristóbal Island, the famous León Dormido, Cerro Brujo, Bahía Sardina, Punta Pitt, and Bahía Rosa Blanca. To see the greatest biodiversity of marine life.
The tour includes: a naturalist guide, all snorkeling equipment, transportation, lunch box and snacks.
What you will probably see : Galapagos Sharks, Black and White Tip Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Reef Sharks, Sea Turtles, Manta rays, Sunfish, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Starfish, Sea Urchins, Assorted Fish Species, red-footed boobies, blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, pelicans, finches, and frigates.
Itinerary you get picked up at the hotel, to go to the agency, where we will prepare everyone with snorkeling equipment, which includes a short wetsuit, fins, a mask and snorkel.
At 7:30 am, we will go to the Aquarium I Pier and set the sail, and where you will meet your naturalist guide and embark the boat.
Navigation and disembarkation in Rosa Blanca, you will be able to snorkel in the Rosa Blanca lagoon where it is possible to observe turtles, rays, sea lions, reef sharks and different species of fish. Also in this same place they will have a relaxing moment on a beach.
Navigation through the Punta Pitt islet, the only place on the island where you can observe the red-footed booby, and other types of endemic birds. Depending on the ocean conditions we do sport fishing in this place who wish can snorkel and observe sea lions, rays, sea turtles and other different species.
Navigation to Bahia Sardina where you will get your lunch on the boat. Later on we will disembark and walking this stunning white sandy beach. If you like you can do another snorkeling and watch sea lions, turtles and a lot of different species or you just relax.
Navigation to Cerro Brujo, in this place you will see the cathedral, a naturally formed arch: an impressive geological structure, at this point you can take pictures, it is also possible to observe endemic birds around the place.
Navigation to the León Dormido Islet, once in this place, the naturalist guide will give you the briefing, and you will prepare for a snorkeling session. Here you can observe the Galapagos shark, white and black tip sharks, hammerhead sharks, turtles, stingrays, sunfish, dolphins, sea lions, starfish, sea urchins, and different types of fish, etc. In the same way, you will enjoy the landscape of the majestic León Dormido islet that is located on the west side of San Cristóbal island. Around the rock we can observe impressive birds such as tropical birds, frigates, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, glued-footed petrels, and lava gulls.
The return time is approximately 4:30 p.m. depending on ocean conditions.
* This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Galapagos National Park and its naturalist guide. For example, you can visit Leon Dormido first and Bahía Rosa Blanca last, in certain cases, depending on ocean conditions. We take safety seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.
Snack in the restaurant at 7:30 p.m.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Highlands of San Cristobal
Breakfast at the hotel at 7h30.
In the morning 8h30, passengers will take a guided tour to the upper part of the island.
The tour includes: a naturalist guide, snacks, transportation.
What you will probably see: giant land tortoises, frigatebirds, petrels, pelican, finches, different types of endemic plants, etc.
Itinerary: You get pick up at the hotel, to go to the agency, where you will meet your naturalist guide, we will prepare all the equipment and personal things to later make the tour.
We will board our car to our first point of visit.
We will make our first stop at Laguna el Junco,in this dormant volcano,you will have a guided hike to the top of the volcano, where we will appreciate a lagoon formed by the constant rains in the upper part of the island. At this point you will have a panoramic view of the island as it has a height of 650 meters above sea level. Here you can observe different birds flying over the place such as finches, frigates, petrels, etc.
Then we will continue with our second point of visit which is La Galapaguera,a natural laboratory that belongs to the National Park. In this breeding center we will have a guided walk around the place, where you can appreciate the imposing species of turtle Geochelone Chatamensis. In this place you can observe how turtles are bred and protected from invasive species.
The third point is Puerto Chinobeach, a beautiful white sandy beach on the east side of the island, where we will hike and you can relax and have a moment of recreation. You will be able to observe the particular hill of the beach where coincidentally flying over blue-footed boobies. You can also snorkel where you can observe sea warblers, rays, sea lions, a variety of fish species, etc.
The tour concludes at approximately 12h30
Overnight at the hotel.
The tour includes: a naturalist guide, snacks, transportation.
What you will probably see: giant land tortoises, frigatebirds, petrels, pelican, finches, different types of endemic plants, etc.
Itinerary: You pick up the passengers at the hotel at 8:30 a.m., to go to the agency, where they will meet their naturalist guide, we will prepare all the equipment and personal things to later make the tour.
We will board our ground transport to head to our first point of visit.
We will make our first stop at Laguna el Junco,in this dormant volcano, passengers will have a guided hike to the top of the volcano, where we will appreciate a lagoon formed by the constant rains in the upper part of the island. At this point you will have a panoramic view of the island as it has a height of 650 meters above sea level. Here you can observe different birds flying over the place such as finches, frigates, petrels, etc.
Then we will continue with our second point of visit which is La Galapaguera,a natural laboratory that belongs to the National Park. In this breeding center we will have a guided walk around the place, where you can appreciate the imposing species of turtle Geochelone Chatamensis. In this place you can observe how turtles are bred and protected from invasive species.
The third point is Puerto Chinobeach, a beautiful white sand beach on the east side of the island, where we will hike and you can relax and have a moment of recreation. You will be able to observe the particular hill of the beach where coincidentally they know how to fly over blue-footed. You can also snorkel where you can observe sea warblers, rays, sea lions, a variety of fish species, etc.
The tour concludes at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Lunch in the restaurant 13h00.
Overnight at the hotel.
In the afternoon passengers will have free time to perform any other activity.
Snack in the restaurant at 19h30.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Kayak Tour Shipwreck Bay / Departure
Breakfast at the hotel 7h30.
In the morning 8h30, passengers will make a guided tour to the Naufragio Bay/Shipwreck where a water sport called kayaking will be performed.
The tour includes: a naturalist guide, kayak (fiberglass/plastic), lifeguards, transportation, drinks and snacks.
What you will probably see: sea turtles, sea lions, rays, different types of fish, frigatebird, pelican, finches, different types of endemic plants, etc.
Itinerary: You get picked up at the hotel, we will drive with the car to our first point of visit.
The first place to know is one of the beaches near the boardwalk called “Playa de Oro”, here our naturalist guide will indicate all the regulations of the Galapagos National Park, as well as techniques and tips to kayak in a safe and very fun way. Once we understand the talk of our guide we proceed to put on our life jackets and climb in the kayak, remember to always go with our guide and attentive to his indications.
Leaving the Playa de Oro we will paddle the entire Naufragio Bay bordering its coast where we will observe flora and fauna of San Cristóbal Island we will also appreciate one of the main lighthouses of the island.
Once the activity is over, we will return to the Hotel to collect your luggage and go to the airport.
* In light of the pandemic, we will implement strict cleaning policies. Each piece of equipment will be completely disinfected between uses, and the agency and the boat will be cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer will be available at all times. Always maintaining appropriate distancing for your safety.
We take safety seriously and always strive to provide you with the best and safest experience.
REFERRED HOTELS
- Hotel Emanuel
- Hotel León Dormido
REFERRED RESTAURANTS
- Mockingbird
- Rosita’s Restaurant
INCLUDES
- Accommodation in selected hotels and rooms.
- All meals (breakfast-lunch and dinner) *Menu of the day.
- Land and sea transportation in Galapagos.
- Bilingual naturalist guide, on each island visited or activity.
- Scheduled Visits.
- Snorkel equipment (Visor, fins, snorkel tube).
- All diving equipment.
NOT INCLUDES
- Air Ticket from/to Galapagos.
- Entrance to the Galapagos National
- Immigration Control Card.
- Water taxi between docks and
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
NOTE: “The itinerary is always subject to change without notice, due to seasonal changes, weather conditions, last-minute adjustments to Galapagos National Park visitation policies, and last-minute operational circumstances.”
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