Description

San Cristobal island gives another magic trip, 360º San Cristobal which is the most complete excursion surrounding the island by comfortable speed boat. The first spot will be at the Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido). This highlight of the Galápagos is offering excursionists a unique wildlife in the whole world. Around the rock you can swim next to the hammerhead sharks and with the colorful reef fishes. Then, you will sail ahead to Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo), this wonderful site allows you to explore the Kicker Rock through the lava cave and exotic species watching posing on the rocky cliffs all from your boat. Later, you will visit Sardine Bay (Bahía Sardina) in order to take pleasure, the shadowed areas and you will swim and snorkel next to the wildest species. Your excursion offers you the exclusive moment to explore Punta Pitt where you will catch fish, and over your head red-footed boobies are going to fly. The last spot will be the White Rose Bay (Bahía Rosa Blanca) perfect place to practice snorkeling on the crystalline water with colorful fishes, rays, sharks, seahorses, and many other species. Booking this tour, you are going to see and enjoy all the jewels that San Cristobal island has, just in one single day.    

It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in order to neutralize the sea temperature because it falls under 20ºC from September to December and it is up of 27ºC from January to August. 

Clarification: Each day Galapagos National Park gives different authorization, so the tour could star from the north side or south side of the Santa Cruz Island. 

Departure: pick up at 7:00 am at the hotel in San Cristobal

Returning time: approximately at 5 pm

Travel Time: speed boat ride takes around 5 hours (August – October the seas can be quite rough). Adventurers with back or neck injuries are not advised to take this journey. 

Difficulty Level: intermediate

Highlight activity: snorkeling, walking and short beach hike

Transportation: speed boat

Important: a day before of the tour all passengers must be at 5:00 pm in the boat office for equipment fitting.

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Confirmation and payment policy: Payments are due based on the following schedule. All reservations require a deposit to confirm. 

• 61 to 91+ days in advance     Deposit 30% of program’s cost (or $100.00)

• 31 to 60 days in advance     Deposit 50% of program’s cost

• 30 days in advance     Deposit 100% of program’s cost

Cancellation Policy: Reservations are subject to the following cancellation schedule.

• 90+ days before trip       No penalty 

• 60 to 89 days before trip Fine 30% of program’s cost (or $100.00) 

• 30 to 59 days before trip    Fine 50% of program´s cost

• 0 to 29 days before trip       Fine 100% of program´s cost

Discounts & benefits:

• For tour leaders is a 50% discount off meals and lodging for groups of 1 – 4 guests. For groups of 5 guests or more, meals and lodging are complimentary. 

• For tour leaders, tour guide, or any companions we don’t offer discounts off navigation journeys.

• Kids under 2 are free. For ages 2 – 6, we offer a 10% discount off of meals, lodging, and navigation journey. Kids aged 7 or older pay the standard rates.

• We don’t offer discounts for senior citizens.

• We may be able to offer additional discounts for tour companies who send tour groups to the Galapagos Islands on a recurring basis. Contact us for more details.  

Recommendations & clarifications:

• It is required the traffic control card issued by Galapagos Governing.

• Guests with medical conditions and/or special dietary restrictions must make them known to us in sufficient time for us to accommodate their request.

• Guests are strongly encouraged to: wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes with sturdy, rugged soles.

• Bring sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.

• Bring insect repellent. 

• It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in order to neutralize the sea temperature, because it falls below 20ºC from June to November and it can be chilly at times so we recommend also bringing a windbreaker, hat, and scarf.

• Galapagos and Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency.

• Most vendors accept cash. We recommend that guests bring U.S. dollars with them if they might want to buy souvenir.

• The prices are according to the double/triple/quadruple room.

• Accommodations in our lodge or boat (cruise) are subject to availability. If the hotel or boat is full, we will arrange for our guests to stay in a hotel or boat of an equivalent category and provide transfers.

• Photography is encouraged always keeping mind the Galapagos National Park Rules for Visitors.

• All itineraries, dining options, accommodations, and journey experiences are subject to change without notice due to factors such as climate conditions, season, host availability, operational issues, and guest security.

• The described species in the program can be encountered during the tours but it is not guaranteed that always will be encountered as it depends on natural factors, climate, seasons, and marine currents.