GALAPAGOS DISCOVERY – SAN CRISTÓBAL – 4 days
$1,250
DAY 1- FLY TO SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND – HIGHLANDS OF SAN CRISTOBAL:
Meet a member of our staff in the Guayaquil or Quito airport. We will offer assistance at the process of paper work for the Galapagos. Fly to the Galapagos.
You will fly to San Cristobal. At arrival, you will meet their tour guide who will be holding a sign with your name. You will spend some time exploring Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the main town on the island, and get oriented. Then, you will have lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will go and explore the highlands of San Cristobal. First spot will be Laguna del Junco, a freshwater crater lake. You will walk around the rim of the crater and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. After that you will visit The tortoise breeding center to see some of the endemic tortoises of the Archipelago and you will end with beach time at Puerto Chino, which is most people’s favorite beach in San Cristobal Island.
Finally, you will go back to the hotel.
DAY 2 – TOUR TO ISLA LOBOS
You will embark on an exciting and memorable tour to Isla Lobos, a stunning island located just off the coast of San Cristobal in the Galapagos archipelago. This tour offers a unique opportunity to observe and interact with incredible wildlife, including playful sea lions and various seabird species. Get ready for a day of exploration, adventure, and natural beauty.
Your will disembark onto the island, where you’ll be greeted by a colony of friendly and curious sea lions. Isla Lobos is renowned for its vibrant sea lion population. Observe these playful creatures in their natural habitat, as they lounge on the beach, swim, and frolic in the water. Keep an eye out for a variety of seabirds, including blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and pelicans, as they soar overhead and nest along the rocky cliffs.
After the short walk, the snorkeling activity will start. Experienced guides will ensure your safety and enhance your underwater experience.
This tour finishes after lunch time, you will have the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy the local beaches or you can walk to the interpretation center.
DAY 3 – TOUR TO KICKER ROCK
Kicker Rock is a dramatic rock formation rising out of the turquoise waters off the coast of San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos.
The tour begins with a boat ride from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the main town on San Cristobal Island, towards Kicker Rock. As you approach the iconic rock formation.
Upon reaching Kicker Rock, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the pristine waters surrounding the rock through guided snorkeling activities.
Immerse yourself in the underwater world, where you’ll encounter a diverse array of marine life, with high chances of seeing sharks.
After the snorkeling experience you will go to a beach that could be Playa Grande or Cerro Brujo and will have lunch on the boat.
You will be back in town between 3 and 4 pm.
DAY 4: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT – FLIGHT OUT
In this last day, you will be picked up at the hotel and go to the airport to take your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
Included:
Accommodation every night in nice local hotels: In San Cristobal: Casa Opuntia or Galapagos Planet.
Galapagos airport transfers and transportation in the islands.
All tours mentioned in the itinerary with certified guides and boats.
Private tours in land. Shared tours on boats.
All breakfasts and lunches.
Excluded:
Flight to the Galapagos. We offer it separate for $450 (expect late December and early January).
Ingala card: $20 each.
Entry fee to the Galapagos: $200 adults $100 for kids. (Subject to change).
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary and optional activities.
Dinners.
Travel or medical insurance.
Gratuities.
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