Explore one of San Cristóbal’s most iconic marine sites with two snorkeling sessions at Kicker Rock, followed by relaxing time at a pristine beach on the west coast. A great opportunity to encounter sharks, rays, sea turtles, large schools of fish, and Galápagos seabirds.
Description:
Join us for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure to Kicker Rock (León Dormido), one of the best marine wildlife sites in San Cristóbal.
Equipment fitting:
One day before the tour, please visit the designated office between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to try on your snorkeling equipment and wetsuit. Final meeting and yacht details will be coordinated one day before departure.
Tour day:
Pick-up starts at approximately 7:45 AM, or you may be asked to meet directly at the office of the designated boat operator. Departure is approximately between 8:25 AM and 8:30 AM, depending on the assigned yacht.
Navigation to Kicker Rock takes approximately 45 minutes.
At Kicker Rock, you will enjoy two snorkeling sessions of approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour each. This spectacular marine site offers the opportunity to encounter hammerhead sharks, Galápagos sharks, white-tip and black-tip reef sharks, different species of rays and fish, sea turtles, and large schools of salema fish.
After snorkeling, the tour continues to a pristine beach on the west coast of San Cristóbal, where you can relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Wildlife sightings may include blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and other native species.
The tour includes pick-up, snacks, lunch, round-trip transportation, snorkeling equipment including mask, snorkel and wetsuit, and a bilingual English/Spanish-speaking guide.
Schedule: Approximately 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Navigation: Approximately 45 minutes each way
Sea conditions: This section of the west coast is generally relatively calm, although conditions may vary.
Or Meeting Point
Mask, Fins, Wetsuits
English
Snacks and Lunch
