Description

Your will be pick up at your accommodation at 8:00 am, from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Pier you will sail ahead Cerro Brujo (witch hill), approximately 1 hour. The first spot is settled on the north of San Cristobal (Hood) Island, a coral sand beach and home of a variety of flora and fauna. In this site you will allow to discover closely marine birds and enjoy the beach time. It is a wonderful view point to see Kicker Rock and the South of the Hood Island and more. Our guest departure to the Kicker Rock islet (or called León Dormido -sleeping lion- by the local because its immobility on the eternity). At this magnificent place you are able to enjoy observing frigate birds, Nazca Boobies, blue footed boobies, and tropic birds. The highlight activity will start as soon as possible, it means, you will start to practice snorkeling with the unique sea wildlife, which is going to be an exclusive life experience at the last paradise. Swimming and snorkeling excursionist will explore the most peculiar hammerhead sharks, sea lions, reef fish, rays, green turtles, and much more. So, they will appreciate from the bottom of the turquoise wildlife until the uphill of the endemic animal’s heaven. Then travelers will taste succulent lunch aboard.

It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in order to neutralize the sea temperature because it falls under 20ºC from September to December and it is up of 27ºC from January to August. 

Departure: pick up at 8:00 am at the hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Returning time: approximately at 4:30 pm

Travel Time: speed boat ride takes around 1 hour (August – October the seas can be quite rough). Adventurers with back or neck injuries are not advised to take this journey. 

Difficulty Level: intermediate

Highlight activity: snorkeling, swimming and short beach hike

Transportation: speed boat

Gear fit: a day before of the tour all passengers must be at 5:00 pm in the boat office for equipment fitting.

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Confirmation and payment policy: Payments are due based on the following schedule. All reservations require a deposit to confirm. 

• 61 to 91+ days in advance Deposit 30% of program’s cost (or $100.00)

• 31 to 60 days in advance Deposit 50% of program’s cost

• 30 days in advance   Deposit 100% of program’s cost

Cancellation Policy: Reservations are subject to the following cancellation schedule.

• 90+ days before trip    No penalty 

• 60 to 89 days before trip  Fine 30% of program’s cost (or $100.00) 

• 30 to 59 days before trip  Fine 50% of program´s cost

• 0 to 29 days before trip   Fine 100% of program´s cost

Discounts & benefits:

• For tour leaders is a 50% discount off meals and lodging for groups of 1 – 4 guests. For groups of 5 guests or more, meals and lodging are complimentary. 

• For tour leaders, tour guide, or any companions we don’t offer discounts off navigation journeys.

• Kids under 2 are free. For ages 2 – 6, we offer a 10% discount off of meals, lodging, and navigation journey. Kids aged 7 or older pay the standard rates.

• We don’t offer discounts for senior citizens.

• We may be able to offer additional discounts for tour companies who send tour groups to the Galapagos Islands on a recurring basis. Contact us for more details.  

Recommendations & clarifications:

• It is required the traffic control card issued by Galapagos Governing.

• Guests with medical conditions and/or special dietary restrictions must make them known to us in sufficient time for us to accommodate their request.

• Guests are strongly encouraged to: wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes with sturdy, rugged soles.

• Bring sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.

• Bring insect repellent. 

• It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in order to neutralize the sea temperature, because it falls below 20ºC from June to November and it can be chilly at times so we recommend also bringing a windbreaker, hat, and scarf.

• Galapagos and Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency.

• Most vendors accept cash. We recommend that guests bring U.S. dollars with them if they might want to buy souvenir.

• The prices are according to the double/triple/quadruple room.

• Accommodations in our lodge or boat (cruise) are subject to availability. If the hotel or boat is full, we will arrange for our guests to stay in a hotel or boat of an equivalent category and provide transfers.

• Photography is encouraged always keeping mind the Galapagos National Park Rules for Visitors.

• All itineraries, dining options, accommodations, and journey experiences are subject to change without notice due to factors such as climate conditions, season, host availability, operational issues, and guest security.

• The described species in the program can be encountered during the tours but it is not guaranteed that always will be encountered as it depends on natural factors, climate, seasons, and marine currents.