- Price$349per person
- IslandSan CristobalGalapagos
- TypeSnorkelingduration on request
- Times07:00 agency check-in, 07:15 departure - approx. 17:00 returnlocal time
All passengers must come to the agency the day before the tour for the equipment fitting, between 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm.
Overview
A two-hour crossing to Espanola, a two-hour walk at Punta Suarez among albatross and marine iguanas, then a 45-minute snorkel session in Gardner Bay with reef sharks, turtles and sea lions.
Agency check-in at 7:00 am. At 7:15 am the group heads to Muelle Acuario I, meets the naturalist guide and sails for Espanola, roughly two hours depending on ocean conditions.
Landing at Punta Suarez, you walk about two hours and may see albatross, boobies, finches, the Galapagos hawk and marine iguanas. The walk ends at a small beach, then back aboard for lunch.
The boat sails on to Gardner Bay for a snorkel session of about 45 minutes, with reef sharks, sea lions, turtles and rays possible. Return to port around 5:00 pm, depending on ocean conditions.
Highlights
- Two-hour walk at Punta Suarez
- Albatross, hawks and marine iguanas
- 45-minute snorkel in Gardner Bay
- Lunch on board
- Naturalist guide on board
Wildlife you may see
Nothing is guaranteed — these are wild animals in a national park.
- Reef sharks
- Sea turtles
- Rays
- Sea lions
- Starfish
- Sea urchins
- Assorted reef fish
- Blue-footed booby
- Nazca booby
- Galapagos hawk
- Albatross
- Finches
- Marine iguanas
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Fruit
- Towels
- Life jackets
- Naturalist guide
- Water
- Snorkel equipment (short wetsuit, fins, mask and snorkel)
Not Included
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (Andean Community $100 / foreign visitors $200, cash on arrival)
- Transit Control Card (INGALA) ($20, paid at the mainland airport)
- Travel insurance, gratuities & personal expenses
Good to know
The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Galapagos National Park and your naturalist guide. The snorkel session may come before the walk, depending on ocean conditions. Bring sunscreen, shoes, a cap, sunglasses, a water bottle and your personal items. If you have your own snorkel or dive gear you can leave it at the agency the day before or bring it on the day of the tour.
