Galapagos San Cristobal Tour 4 Days

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in San Cristobal. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore San Cristóbal Island over 4 days
02 Visit El Junco freshwater lagoon in the highlands
03 See giant tortoises at La Galapaguera conservation center
04 Relax at remote Puerto Chino beach
05 Boat excursion to Lobos Island and Ochoa Beach
06 Snorkel around the iconic Kicker Rock formation
07 Look out for sea lions, marine iguanas, turtles, rays, and seabirds
08 Accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, and transport included

Discover the wildlife, landscapes, and coastal scenery of San Cristóbal Island on this 4-day Galápagos adventure. Explore the island’s highlands, visit El Junco lagoon and the tortoise conservation center at La Galapaguera, then head out by boat to nearby visitor sites and snorkeling areas known for sea lions, marine iguanas, seabirds, and other marine life.

Your journey also includes a full-day excursion to Kicker Rock, one of the most iconic snorkeling spots near San Cristóbal, where you may encounter sea turtles, rays, Galápagos sharks, tropical fish, and, with luck, hammerhead sharks. With accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, and island transport included, this itinerary offers a convenient way to experience the natural highlights of San Cristóbal.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Galápagos National Park, San Cristóbal Island

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer in + High landThe highlands of San Cristobal exhibit distinctly different biozones than the other inhabited islands. The first stop on this trans-island journey is at El Junco, a freshwater lagoon nested in the center of the islands.

Here you can view Frigatebirds and other water fowl bathing in the lagoon. Unfortunately, you will not be able to join them in the inviting water. Moving on from the lagoon you will stop at La Galapaguera, San Cristobal's Tortoise research and conservation center, where a short walk through the jungle allows you to see and learn about this island's growing Tortoise population in a natural setting. The road ends at Puerto Chino beach, which is a remote bay on the southeast side of the islandOvernight in San Cristobal

Day 02

“Lobo” Island and Ochoa Beach:Lobos Island is a small flat island, located 10 kilometers northeast of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, on the coast of San Cristobal Island. Isla Lobos The name is given because it is home to several sea lions frolicking on the beach and brown fur stands on the white sand.

It is separated by a channel of San Cristobal Island peaceful little island.

During the tour you pass through an area of dry vegetation, substrate of volcanic rocks and a sandy area. In addition to the Lobos Island you can see marine iguanas, lava lizards Chatham, snake Eastern Galapagos footed boobies blue, swallow-tailed gulls, turns stones, common beach, canary Mary, zayapa, sea lion Galapagos, gaviotín White head.

During the boat trip on Isla Lobos can observe brown pelicans, various species of shorebirds; however during the snorkel it is common the presence of juvenile sea lions, stingrays and sea turtles.Vegetarian Menu is available upon confirmationOvernight in San Cristobal

Day 03

Full Day to Kicker Rock“Leon Dormido”:

One of the best spots for snorkeling, Kicker Rock or Leon Dormido is an amazing rock formation near San Cristobal Island.

This amazing landmark located about an hour and a half to the north east of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Kicker Rock / Leon Dormido is a remnant of a vertical tuff cone formation, rising almost 153 meters (500 feet) from the ocean.

The erosion has given the rock its characteristic shape, which some see as a shoe, hence the name Kicker Rock. Others see it as a sleeping sea lion or Leon Dormido in Spanish.

While we snorkel around Kicker Rock we can spot sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, Galapagos sharks, tropical fish and if luck is on our side we can even see hammerhead sharks. Besides enjoying the underwater view, we can usually see blue-footed boobies, masked boobies and frigatebirds on the cliffs as well as sea lions along the shore.Vegetarian menu is available upon confirmationVegetarian menu is available upon confirmationOvernight in San Cristobal

Day 04

Transfer OutOur driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby to take you to the airport.Vegetarian Menu is available upon confirmation.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in San Cristobal. 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation in tourist hotel
Maritime and terrestrial transport

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner
Airline Ticket
Bus Lobito $5 per person
Note.- The program does not include anything not specified

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
No public transportation nearby
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
IMPORTANT: 'Full days are tied to availability'
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
In Ecuador the name hotel or hostal depends of the number of rooms but not of the quality of service.
Every room (hotel/hostal) includes air conditioner, amenities and private bathrooms.
Dress code is casual or sport clothes (t-shirt, shorts, jeans, leggings, etc) • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
From the lobby of your hotel, docks or arrives in the airport.