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Galápagos Biking and Kayaking Tour: 8 Days on Three Islands

Days Icon 8 Days
Location icon Galapagos
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Galápagos Biking and Kayaking Tour Summary

This 8-day Galápagos biking and kayaking tour combines cycling, kayaking, and snorkeling across three postcard islands: San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela. Paddle through the sheltered waters of San Cristóbal, cycle from Cerro Mesa to Playa Garrapatero on Santa Cruz, and ride along Isabela’s flat wetlands road past the Wall of Tears and flamingo lagoons. You’ll also snorkel at Kicker Rock, Santa Fe, and Los Túneles, making this an active way to explore three islands beyond the usual island-hopping routes.

Rebecca Adventure Travel is a B Corp Certified, female-founded tour operator based in Quito, creating tailor-made journeys across Ecuador and the Galápagos since 2014. The tour includes airport transfers, all inter-island speedboat/ferry crossings, park-certified naturalist guides, and 24/7 local support throughout your journey.

Highlights

  • check Kicker Rock (León Dormido)

    Snorkel through the channel between towering volcanic cliffs alongside sea turtles, rays, sea lions, and Galápagos sharks.

  • check Los Túneles

    Snorkel through calm, clear waters among lava arches, penguins, sea turtles, marine iguanas, and sea lions.

  • check The Isabela Wetlands

    Wander scenic trails through mangroves, lagoons, and coastal wetlands, where flamingos, marine iguanas, and native birds thrive.

  • check Biking Cerro Mesa

    Ride out from Puerto Ayora through the green Santa Cruz highlands, passing giant tortoises on your way down to the beach.

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 Geoff V 
 
15/08/2025
 
 
 
 
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Galapagos trip
Every detail and excursion was perfect. The guides were outstanding, hotel was first class. I would highly recommend Rebecca
  
 
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 Daniel R 
 
06/02/2025
 
 
 
 
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Intimate luxury Galapagos immersion
Highly recommend. The guide, nature hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and food were outstanding. Rebecca Adventures is responsive and friendly.
  
 
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 Tripadvisor rating score: 4.9 of 5, 
based on 588 reviews

Prices

Prices, based on number of guests, start at:
1 guestUSD 3,348 p.p.
2-3 guestsUSD 2,461 p.p.
4 or more guestsUSD 2,222 p.p.

Galápagos Biking and Kayaking Tour: Day-by-Day Itinerary

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  • DAY 1: San Cristóbal arrival and La Lobería

    A Galápagos sea lion rests on the sandy beach of La Lobería, with dark volcanic rocks and the ocean in the background

    Your Galápagos biking and kayaking tour begins with your arrival at San Cristóbal Airport, where you’ll meet your English-speaking local contact and transfer by private vehicle to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

    After settling in, spend the afternoon exploring La Lobería independently, a beach where sea lions often gather along the shore.

    • Activity Activity:Exploring.
    • Transport Transport:Car.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Hotel Cabañas Pimampiro or similar.

  • DAY 2: Kicker Rock snorkelling

    The iconic volcanic rock spires rising from the sea at sunset on a kicker rock tour in the Galápagos Islands

    Today you will have a day tour to Kicker Rock, your first activity in the Galápagos Multisport adventure. Here you will be able to spot different shark species (sometimes even hammerheads!), turtles, rays, and more. In some seasons you might encounter jellyfish which can sting; however, a wetsuit will be provided when this is the case.

    After snorkeling, you will continue to 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.

    Note: It is also possible to dive at Kicker Rock (two immersions) if you have your PADI certificate ( $ 80), including equipment.

    • Activity Activity:Exploring. Relaxing. Snorkeling. Wildlife Watching.
    • Transport Transport:Boat. Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Box Lunch.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Hotel Cabañas Pimampiro or similar.

  • DAY 3: Kayaking or paddleboarding, afternoon speedboat to Santa Cruz

    Family paddling in colorful sit-on-top kayaks along calm coastal waters during a Kayaking Isabela Island excursion

    Start the day with a choice of kayaking or paddleboarding at Playa Mann, where you can explore the shoreline and look for wildlife. Return to your hotel afterward before heading to the pier for the public speedboat to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz. The journey takes several hours, with arrival around 5:30 p.m.

    • Activity Activity:Paddle Boarding or Kayaking. Sightseeing. Wildlife Watching.
    • Transport Transport:Boat. Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Hotel Deja Vu or similar.

  • DAY 4: Santa Fe snorkelling or Pinzón fishing day

    A scenic viewpoint of Santa Fe island in the Galapagos, featuring crystal clear blue water and rocky shores with opuntia cactus

    Today’s excursion will take you to either Santa Fe or Pinzón, depending on Galápagos National Park regulations and conditions on the day.

    If you visit Santa Fe, snorkel in the sheltered bay before making a wet landing at Playa Escondida or Garrapatero Beach on Santa Cruz. Alternatively, the Pinzón excursion combines snorkeling and wildlife viewing with “Pezca Vivencial,” or experiential fishing. Around La Fe, you may encounter marine iguanas, sea lions, sea turtles, small sharks, and colorful reef fish.

    Note: Wet landings involve stepping from the boat into shallow water to reach the beach. Water shoes or sandals are recommended.

    • Activity Activity:Exploring. Snorkeling. Wildlife Watching.
    • Transport Transport:Boat. Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Box Lunch.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Hotel Deja Vu or similar.

  • DAY 5: Cerro Mesa ride and Playa Garrapatero

    Cyclist stopping on a dirt path behind a giant tortoise while Biking Isabela island trails in the Galapagos Islands

    This morning, head into the Santa Cruz highlands with your English-speaking guide, stopping to look for giant tortoises before continuing to Cerro Mesa. From the crater, begin your bike ride downhill toward Playa Garrapatero, where you can swim and relax on the beach. Afterward, cycle back toward Puerto Ayora.

    • Activity Activity:Biking. Swimming. Wildlife Watching.
    • Transport Transport:Bike. Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Box Lunch.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Hotel Deja Vu or similar.

  • DAY 6: Speedboat to Isabela, wetlands ride and kayaking

    Two pink flamingos wading gracefully through shallow brackish waters at Flamingo Lagoon in the Galápagos Islands

    Take the 7 a.m. public speedboat to Isabela Island, where you’ll transfer to your hotel in Puerto Villamil. After receiving your bike and instructions, set out independently to explore the island’s wetlands, passing lagoons and other wildlife-rich areas. Later, paddle a kayak along the Puerto Villamil shoreline, looking for aquatic wildlife before returning to town.

    • Activity Activity:Biking. Kayaking. Wildlife Watching.
    • Transport Transport:Boat. Bike. Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast. Snack.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Hotel La Laguna or similar.

  • DAY 7: Los Túneles snorkelling

    Green sea turtle swimming below snorkelers in the clear water of Los Túneles, Isabela Island

    Travel by boat for approximately 45 minutes to Los Túneles, where lava formations create a distinctive landscape of arches, channels, and shallow water. Explore the area with your bilingual guide and look for blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and other wildlife.

    Continue to El Finado, about 10 minutes away, for snorkeling in calm, shallow water. The clear conditions offer opportunities to see seahorses, parrotfish, hogfish, wrasses, penguins, sea turtles, and other marine life. Return to Puerto Villamil in the early afternoon.

    • Activity Activity:Exploring. Snorkeling. Wildlife Watching.
    • Transport Transport:Boat. Car.
    • Meal Meal:Breakfast.
    • Accommodations Accommodation:Hotel La Laguna or similar.

  • DAY 8: Flight to Baltra and departure

    Two happy travelers with backpacks waving in front of the departures sign at Baltra Airport in the Galápagos Islands

    Your Galápagos adventure ends with an early 6 a.m. speedboat back to Puerto Ayora. From there, transfer through the Santa Cruz highlands to the Itabaca Channel, cross to Baltra Island, and continue by bus to the airport. This concludes your Galápagos biking and kayaking tour. Safe travels!

    Note: Please book your departing flight from Baltra no earlier than 12 p.m.

    • Transport Transport:Boat. Bus. Car.
    • Meal Meal:Boxed Breakfast.

Galápagos Biking and Kayaking Tour Map

8-Day Galapagos Multisport Map

Inclusions

  • Meals as described in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
  • Airport pickup at San Cristobal Airport and and drop off at Baltra Airport.
  • Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
  • Local naturalist guide (English & Spanish speaking).
  • All activities as described in the itinerary.
  • Use of hybrid bikes with helmets, and kayaks or paddleboards with buoyancy aids, on the activities described in the itinerary.
  • Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
  • 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.

Exclusions

  • Flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.
  • Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fee for the Galápagos National Park: $ 200 per adult and $ 50 per child (cash only).
  • Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
  • Isabela dock fee $ 10 p.p. (cash only).
  • Water Taxi $ 1 p.p.(small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back).
  • Wetsuits Available for Rent: $5 per person for short wet suits and $10 for long wet suits. (recommended between May – November) Cost is per day (cash only).
  • Personal travel & health insurance.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Optional tips for the guide.

Accommodations

White multi-level exterior of Hotel La Laguna Galápagos in Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island
★ ★ ★ ★
📍 Isabela

La Laguna Galapagos Hotel

Charming eco-hotel near Flamingos Lagoon featuring rooftop terrace, hot tub, and dining.

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Eco friendly
  • Onsite dining
Stone and white exterior of Cabañas Pimampiro in the Galápagos, with wooden balcony and pool
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
📍 San Cristóbal

Hotel Pimampiro

Cozy garden cabins offering a peaceful retreat, outdoor pool, and personalized service.

  • Garden cabins
  • Outdoor pool
  • Quiet location
Pool and tropical garden at Deja Vu Hotel on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos
★ ★ ★ ★
📍 Santa Cruz

Hotel Deja Vu

Laid-back hotel in Puerto Ayora offering comfortable rooms, an outdoor pool, and a lounge.

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free wifi
  • Cozy lounge

Galápagos Biking and Kayaking Tour FAQs

  • How fit do I need to be for an active Galápagos tour?

    A normal level of fitness. The longest ride is the Cerro Mesa descent, mostly downhill on graded roads. Kayaking excursions take place in sheltered water, and every activity has a shorter option.

  • Are bikes and kayaks included in the tour?

    Yes, along with helmets and buoyancy aids. Bikes are hybrids suited to graded roads rather than technical trails, and kayaks are stable sit-on-top doubles.

  • Can you cycle on all the Galápagos islands?

    Only on marked roads. Isabela’s wetlands road and Santa Cruz’s Cerro Mesa route are the two best. National Park trails are walking-only throughout the archipelago.

  • Is this Galápagos biking and kayaking tour good for families with teenagers?

    Yes. Biking, kayaking and snorkelling all suit teenagers, and the pace keeps them occupied. Children under 12 receive a 10% discount.

  • What is the best time of year for a Galápagos biking and kayaking tour?

    June to November is cooler and better for riding and hiking. December to May brings warmer, calmer water, which suits the snorkelling days more.

Additional Information

  • Prices for the upcoming travel season are subject to change.
  • Essential items to bring include comfortable and lightweight clothing (with a jacket as a precaution), water, sunblock, sunglasses, and your passport.
  • 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 Holy Week.
  • For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
  • Activity schedules are subject to change based on departure/arrival times and availability. All inclusions are guaranteed until the afternoon of the final day of the itinerary.
  • Maximize your time in the Galápagos by choosing early arrival and late departure flights. Late arrivals or early departures may cause you to miss some of the included tours.
  • Bring smaller baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galápagos Islands is quite limited.
  • ​​There are no guides on the public speedboat transportation between islands.
  • It is suggested to have current travel insurance, including personal medical insurance and COVID-19 coverage. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
  • 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 in the Galápagos 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 and the respective cruise operator reserve the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions,  availability, National Park regulations or notifications, or unforeseen circumstances.
  • When flying to the Galápagos from Quito or Guayaquil, we recommend arriving in the city at least 24 hours before your flight to avoid inconveniences.

Advantages of Booking with Rebecca Adventure Travel

  • Impactful Travel: Develop meaningful connections that provide mutual enrichment for both travelers and host cultures.
  • Empowering Locals: Support family-owned businesses, immerse yourself in local culture, and contribute to local economies.
  • Sustainable Travel: Preserve cultures and environments for future generations with our Huella Positiva, a sustainable and regenerative tourism model.
  • Peace of Mind: We’re here for you every step of the way, offering requisite insurance, certifications, and rebooking options.
  • Customized Service: Our personalized Travel Curator ensures your trip meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

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