- Price$220per person
- IslandSan CristobalGalapagos
- TypeSnorkelingduration on request
- Times07:45 agency check-in, 08:00 departure - approx. 15:00 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
Two 45-minute snorkel sessions at the sheer lava tower off San Cristobal: first through the channel between the two rocks, then the west corner. Galapagos sharks, hammerheads and turtles move below you. A beach landing follows.
Agency check-in at 7:45 am, then at 8:00 am the walk to Muelle Acuario I to meet the naturalist guide and set off.
Kicker Rock rises straight out of the sea, a mass of volcanic lava. Two snorkel sessions of about 45 minutes each: the channel between the two rocks, then the west corner. Ocean conditions may move the group elsewhere on the rock, or make it one longer session. You may see Galapagos sharks, hammerheads, turtles, manta rays and sea lions, with boobies, pelicans and frigatebirds around the rock.
The boat then lands at a beach, Manglesito, Puerto Grande or Cerro Brujo depending on the vessel's itinerary, for a walk and more snorkeling. Return to port around 3:00 pm, depending on ocean conditions.
Highlights
- Two 45-minute sessions at Kicker Rock
- Channel between the two rocks
- Sharks, turtles and rays below you
- Beach landing and shore walk
- Naturalist guide on board
Wildlife you may see
Nothing is guaranteed — these are wild animals in a national park.
- Galapagos shark
- Hammerhead shark
- Whitetip reef shark
- Blacktip shark
- Sea turtles
- Manta rays
- Sunfish
- Dolphins
- Sea lions
- Starfish
- Sea urchins
- Assorted reef fish
- Blue-footed booby
- Nazca booby
- Pelicans
- Frigatebirds
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Fruit
- Towels
- Life jackets
- Naturalist guide
- Snorkel equipment (short wetsuit, fins, mask and snorkel)
- Water
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 beach may be visited first and Kicker Rock second, depending on ocean conditions. Bring sunscreen, 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.
