San Cristobal Galapagos 360 - Snorkeling Tour (Kicker Rock)
Description
San Cristobal Galapagos 360 Tour: Snorkeling & Wildlife Adventure Discover the breathtaking underwater world of the Galapagos Islands on this all-inclusive day tour from San Cristobal. Explore San Cristobal by boat and visit its most iconic spots, including Cerro Brujo, Sardina Bay, and Punta Pitt. Snorkel in the top three marine hotspots: Rosa Blanca, Sardina Bay, and Kicker Rock, where you’ll swim alongside sea turtles, rays, tropical fish, and even hammerhead sharks in crystal-clear waters. All-inclusive experience: The tour includes boat transportation, snorkeling equipment, a certified naturalist guide, and a delicious onboard lunch. Book now and experience the best of San Cristobal in just one day!
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Itinerary
The tour starts at the office of the local agency located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal Island at 7:30 am. When the whole group (maximum 10 travelers + 1 guide) is together, you will head to the pier. You will board the Hammerhead and the adventure begins!
Kicker Rock Snorkel - The first stop will be one of the uninhabited islands of the Galapagos: Kicker Rock. The guide will give you the snorkeling equipment and basic safety instructions, and off you go, ducks! Enjoy a spectacular morning of snorkeling at Kicker Rock among turtles and hammerhead sharks.
Bahia Rosa Blanca - You will dock at Bahia Rosa Blanca, where a second snorkeling session awaits you in the crystal clear waters of San Cristobal. Sea turtles, rays and octopus will be waiting for you. In case of strong winds or strong waves that do not allow you to reach Rosa Blanca Bay, the activity will take place at Playa del Muerto.
Cerro Brujo - Sardine Bay - You will get back on the boat to skirt the Cerro Brujo that will take you to Sardina Bay. Here you will enjoy some relaxing moments among white sand and sea lions. You will enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour on board the yacht.
Punta Pitt - Experiential fishing Galapagos - You will get back on the boat for an experiential fishing activity. Be attentive to the indications of the guide, who knows all the secrets to fish in the crystal clear waters of the Galapagos Islands.
Return to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno - It's time to head back to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. On the way, you will enjoy a small snack of local fruits with the sea breeze in the background. You will be back at the local agency office around 4:00 PM
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(44)
The tour was ok. The booking agent in San Cristobal isn’t the activity provider. The weather wasn’t good.
Yuegan, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the weather conditions didn’t allow for the best possible experience. We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we expect to see you again! Best regards. Howlanders team.
Alejandro was an excellent guide and so fun! While snorkeling we saw hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, rays, and all kinds of beautiful fish. Fantastic day trip from San Cristobal!
Lynn, Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed the trip with Alejandro and had the chance to see such amazing marine life. We hope to see you again soon! Howlanders team.
Very exciting for grandchildren. Fantastic tour. Our guide, Favo was so knowledgeable and fun. Favo was very helpful and very nice to everyone.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your grandchildren had such a fantastic experience at Kicker Rock, and that Favo made the tour enjoyable, fun, and informative. We will be sure to pass your lovely words on to him. We hope to welcome you again soon on another adventure! Best regards, Howlanders Team
Excellent tour, good boat, saw hammerhead shark, eagle rays, blue boobies, sea turtles, sea lions. Crew on the boat was very helpful and attentive.
Nicholas, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear you had an excellent tour and enjoyed seeing such amazing wildlife, including hammerhead sharks, eagle rays, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and sea lions. It’s also great to know our crew made you feel well taken care of with their helpful and attentive service. Safe travels, The Howlanders Team
The ocean was rough and the boat stopped to fish where we just bobbed and spun around making it a very uncomfortable experience. When we got to kicker rock the visibility was poor
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the San Cristobal Galapagos 360 – Kicker Rock snorkeling tour. We’re truly sorry to hear that the sea conditions were rough during your trip and that this affected your comfort on board and the visibility at Kicker Rock. The ocean around the Galápagos can be very changeable, and unfortunately, conditions like swell and currents can sometimes impact both navigation and snorkeling experience. We also appreciate your comment regarding the stop while fishing and the time spent waiting on the boat. We understand how this may have felt uncomfortable, especially in choppy waters, and we will share your feedback with the local operator so it can be reviewed. Despite this, we hope you were still able to appreciate the uniqueness of Kicker Rock and its wildlife when conditions allowed. Thank you again for your honesty—it helps us improve the experience for future travelers. Warm regards, Howlanders Team
Was a great tour with several snorkeling spots and beautiful remote beaches. Guide was great and they fed us well with snacks and lunch. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is the tour description mentioned we would be fishing for an hour and my son was very much looking forward to that activity - it was not part of the tour. I would recommend that the description be updated so that it is accurate and to avoid disappointment.
Hola, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the snorkeling spots, remote beaches, and that your guide took good care of you with snacks and lunch. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the fishing activity. Your suggestion to update the tour description is very helpful, and we’ll make sure it’s clarified to avoid any future misunderstandings. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another amazing experience in the Galapagos Islands. Best regards, Howlanders Team
This tour was not as advertised and as a whole very disappointing from the provider to the boat and the crew. 1st of all, the group size is anything but small. 12 participants plus 3 crew and 1 guide. That's standard for all 360 tours, so immediately don't book this tour because of the "small group" advertising. 2nd, if not enough participants book with eco challenger / hammerhead, you will be bumped to a misfit boat with multiple tour companies combining, so don't book this for the boat advertised. 3rd the boat we were put on was disgraceful, between no comfortable seating outside and the constant yelling to sit on a particular side (for weight? This wasn't an issue on any other charters). 4th the "chef" on board cut some fruit and provided some store bought snacks, not nearly enough for what you want after snorkeling. The lunch was grilled meat that different companies has offered different options and led to a lot of confusion. Overall just a lack of food, certainly don't book expecting something special. Being your own snacks. 5th the attitude of the crew and especially the guide was very much disinterested and unhelpful, they know you won't be back so they don't even put in bare minimum. Questions were ignored, communication was mid and overall left us confused a lot of the time. 6th the tour operator acts similarly to the tour guide, no care for repeat business and does below minimum standard (we had $30USD cruises that gave better instructions). Make sure you pack a pair of shoes you're happy to get wet, as you'll need for a WET landing and then hike over lava rock. Bring your own towel as well, only one is provided right at the end. 7th the time at the stops is really disjointed, spending more time at the less exciting and known spots then a very short amount of time where you want longer. We spent less than 30 minutes at kicker rock... Overall, this tour had spectacular wildlife and scenery, but I strongly urge you to find a cheaper operator who will give you an equal experience, this one was nothing special and honestly let us down. Once you're in San Cristobal, you'll find numerous operators offering a 360 tour, walk around and barter for a best price, we certainly wish we did.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the tour didn’t meet your expectations. We take your comments seriously regarding group size, boat assignment, and service, and will review them with our team. Please contact us via chat so we can discuss your experience further and address your concerns. Kind regards, Howlanders Team
the 360 tours was absolutely nice we see all san chritobal island with 3 stops i recommande this tour
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the 360° tour of San Cristóbal Island and appreciate your recommendation 😊 Best regards, Howlanders Team
Loved the hammerheads, different experience and experience of the tour guides. We got to see everything we wanted to see.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved seeing the hammerhead sharks — it truly is an unforgettable experience. The San Cristóbal Galápagos 360 – Snorkeling Tour (Kicker Rock) is one of our favorite adventures too, especially because of the incredible marine life and the unique landscapes around Kicker Rock. We’re also very happy to know that the tour guides made a difference in your experience. Having knowledgeable and passionate guides really makes this tour special. It means a lot to us that you were able to see everything you hoped for. We’d love to help you plan your next adventure in the Galápagos! Warm regards, Howlanders Team Is this conversation helpful so far? 3 mensajes restante
Had a fantastic day with the tour. The Weather was on and off nice but got to see all of the animals I wanted to see. The GoPro videos were unbelievable as well.
Thank you very much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic day on the San Cristobal Galapagos 360 - Snorkeling Tour (Kicker Rock) and that you enjoyed spotting the wildlife you were hoping to see. It’s great that the GoPro videos helped you capture those unforgettable moments around Kicker Rock. Howlanders Team
