Galapagos Island-Hopping Tours are a combination of day tours and time to explore by yourself. In this captivating 3-day classic tour, you’ll unravel the distinct allure of San Cristóbal Island. Take part in snorkeling adventures, delve into the island’s history at the Interpretation Center, and explore La Lobería‘s vibrant marine life. Explore Kicker Rock, El Junco Lagoon, and the lively town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. This compact Galapagos journey still packs a punch.
3-Day Complete San Cristóbal Experience
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Highlights
- Kicker RockThe favorite place for an array of marine birds, and great underwater life including sharks.
- La LoberiaA beautiful beach where you can find plenty of sea lions, interacting with each other.
- Playa MannSnorkel and enjoy beach time while watching the sea lions around you.
- Las TijeretasOne of the only places where you can watch the two species of frigate birds nesting in the same colony.
- San Cristobal Interpretation CenterLearn about the evolution of the species in the Galapagos Islands.
Itinerary
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DAY 1 TRANSFER IN – LA LOBERIA
Your tour will start at San Cristobal Airport (SCY). The guide will pick you up at the arrivals area of the airport and will take you to your hotel in the village to drop off your luggage. Your first activity in San Cristobal will be La Loberia beach where you can snorkel and you might be accompanied by sea lions and beautiful fish. You have some free time at the beach before you are dropped off at your hotel where you can relax. In the evening you will have a delicious local dinner waiting for you.
- Activity:Hiking. Snorkeling. Swimming. Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Dinner.
- Accommodation:Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar.
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DAY 2 KICKER ROCK
Today you will have a day tour of Kicker Rock. You will go there with a small boat to see the lava formation in the middle of the ocean. The boat will anchor and you can jump off the boat to snorkel. Here you will be able to spot different shark species, turtles, rays, and more. In some seasons you might encounter jellyfish which can sting you, however, a wetsuit will be provided when this is the case. After snorkeling you will continue to Playa Manglecito or a similar beach. This white coral beach offers the opportunity to walk around, relax, and swim in shallow waters before returning to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You will have a box lunch on board.
- Activity:Snorkeling. Swimming. Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Boat.
- Meal:Breakfast. Box-Lunch.
- Accommodation:Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar.
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DAY 3 PLAYA MANN SELF GUIDED – TRANSFER OUT
In the morning you might have some time to visit Playa Mann, Las Tijeretas, or the interpretation center by yourself (This depends on your flight schedule). At Playa Mann, you can snorkel and see some sea lions. After this, you will be brought to the airport (SCY). The tour will end upon arrival at the airport.
- Activity:Hiking. Snorkeling. Swimming. Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.
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3 Day Classic San Cristobal Map
- Meals as described in the itinerary.
- Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
- Airport pickup and drop off at San Cristobal Airport at your arrival/departure time.
- Transportation as described in the itinerary.
- Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).
- All activities as described in the itinerary.
- 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
+ Round trip flights from mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands.
+ Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
+ Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park: $ 200 p.p. (cash only).
+ Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
+ Water Taxi (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back).
+ Wetsuit (recommended between May – November).
+ Personal travel & health insurance.
+ Personal expenses.
+ Optional tips for the guide.
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1 guest | $ 1,195 p.p. |
2 - 5 guests | $ 833 p.p. |
6 or more guests | $ 712 p.p. |
Additional information
- Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
- To enter Ecuador, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your intended departure from the country.
- Prices are subject to seasonal surcharges during Christmas, New Year’s, and Semana Santa.
- For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
- Please note that the activity sequence depends on your flight schedule and the availabilities of the different tours and transportation. The sequence of your complete tour might change but you won’t miss any tours if you have an afternoon flight back to Ecuador on the last day.
- It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to the Galapagos Islands and a late departure time from the Galapagos Islands to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities.
- Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
- There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
- It is suggested to have valid travel and medical insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage. Please inform the team of any known medical conditions you have.
- Essential items to bring include comfortable and lightweight clothing (with a jacket as a precaution), water, sunblock, sunglasses, and your passport.
- Pictures may be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
- Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
- Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
- When flying to Galapagos from Quito or Guayaquil, we recommend arriving in the city at least 24 hours before your flight, to avoid inconveniences in case of flight delays.
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