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(48)
This is an amazing way to see the island and all of the far away snorkeling sites. Kicker rock wasn’t as cool as I thought it would be. The water was very murky. It was about as expected for a group tour boat. A little crowded and generic.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring the island and its snorkeling sites. We’re sorry the conditions at Kicker Rock and the group experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. We truly appreciate your comments and will keep them in mind to improve our tours. Warm regards, Howlanders Team
Viator says it has a maximum of 10 people. There were 12. Made it a little bit crowded. It usually the end of the world but if one is paying more than others on the boat you hope to get was delivered capacity wise. The operator of boat and guide were fine. There are a lot of companies that offer the 360 tour.
Steven, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry that the group size affected your experience. We will review this matter with our local partner to ensure the service meets the expected standards. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the work of the boat operator and guide. Thank you again for your comments, which help us improve. Kind regards, Howlanders team.
Water visibility in Galapagos was one to two meters. Waste of time and money.
Hola, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the visibility conditions during your Galapagos experience did not meet your expectations. Water visibility can vary depending on several natural factors, such as weather conditions, currents, and marine conditions at the time of the activity, which are unfortunately beyond our control. We understand that this may have affected your experience, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your comments. We will continue working with our local partners to ensure the best possible experience for our travelers. Kind regards, Howlanders Team
The visit to the David Rodríguez Giant Tortoise Breeding Center allowed us to learn about the conservation and reproduction work for the Galapagos giant tortoises. During the tour, we observed the breeding process, from the hatchlings to the adult specimens, and the importance of protecting this iconic species was explained, contributing to the preservation of the archipelago's biodiversity.
Erika, Muchas gracias por dedicar tu tiempo a compartir tus comentarios con nosotros. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de tu visita al Centro de Crianza de Tortugas Terrestres y que la experiencia te permitió conocer más sobre los esfuerzos de conservación y reproducción de las tortugas gigantes de Galápagos. Gracias nuevamente por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros. Howlanders team.
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
