6 Day Galapagos Padi Scuba Course

Highlights

Kicker RockThe favorite place for an array of marine birds, and great underwater life.
Playa MannDive and enjoy beach time 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 IslandTons of sea lions everywhere you go.wn for its amazing turtles, born from 3 inches to 4 feet long, you can also see the memorial site of Lonely George.

Map

Itinerary

DAY 1 QUITO – SAN CRISTOBAL – PADI CLASS
After an early flight from Quito to San Cristobal our transportation will take you to your hotel in San Cristobal. In the afternoon you will start with your first PADI course of about 4 hours.
- ActivityDiving, Exploring.
- TransportCar.
- AccommodationsHotel Casa Opuntia or similar.
DAY 2 PADI CLASS – BEACH
After breakfast, you start with your PADI immersion class in Playa Mann. This takes from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM. In the afternoon you can visit a nice beach or you can do an optional tour.
- ActivityDiving, Relaxing.
- TransportBoat.
- MealBreakfast.
- AccommodationsHotel Casa Opuntia or similar.
DAY 3 EL PREDIAL
Today you will have your first 2 dives in open water! You go up to 10 meters in the dive site El Predial.
- ActivityDiving, Exploring.
- TransportBoat.
- MealBreakfast.
- AccommodationsHotel Casa Opuntia or similar.
DAY 4 LAS TIJERETAS – KALAHUA
After breakfast, you go for a second time into the ocean to have two immersions at two diving sites: Las Tijeretas and Kalahua to 14 meters and 18 meters, respectively.
- ActivityDiving, Exploring.
- TransportBoat.
- MealBreakfast.
- AccommodationsHotel Casa Opuntia or similar.
DAY 5 KICKER ROCK
Today, you will go to Kicker Rock for a breathtaking dive. You will be surrounded by great underwater life. In the afternoon you will have your PADI exam.
- ActivityDiving, Exploring.
- TransportBoat.
- MealBreakfast, Box Lunch.
- AccommodationsHotel Casa Opuntia or similar.
DAY 6 TRANSFER OUT
After breakfast, you will be brought to the San Cristobal Airport. The tour will end upon arrival to the airport.
- TransportCar.
- MealBreakfast.

Inclusions

Meals as described in the itinerary.
Accommodation in a double or triple room.
Airport pickup and drop off at San Cristobal Airport.
5 day PADI scuba course and all immersions as described.
Diving equipment.
PADI Open Water study book.
All activities as described in the itinerary.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions

+ Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
+ Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
+ Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park: $ 100 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).
+ Personal travel & health insurance.
+ Personal expenses.
+ Optional tips for the guide.

Additional information

TOUR SUMMARY

The Galapagos Multisport Tours are perfect for travelers who want to get to know the islands and observe the unique wildlife and scenery in an active way. This PADI course gives you the opportunity to learn diving in one of the most beautiful places on earth; the Galapagos Islands. You will have a theory, practice dives and you end this tour with a beautiful dive (hopefully with a lot of sharks) at Kicker Rock. The PADI scuba course Galapagos is all done in San Cristobal since this is a very friendly and small island where you have an abundance of wildlife just around the corner.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Important Note: The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.
For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
It is recommended to have DAN Diving insurance.
This itinerary is fixed. If you are looking for a customized itinerary, please send us an email.
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.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
Rebecca Adventure Travel cannot take any responsibility for any illnesses or missed meals & tours due to an illness.
It is important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
It is possible that pictures will be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.