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Galápagos Diving Experience - San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz

Galápagos Diving Experience - San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz

Quito, San Cristóbal, Kicker Rock / León Dormido, Santa Cruz., Ecuador

Galápagos Diving Experience - San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz

Galápagos Diving Experience - San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz

Quito, San Cristóbal, Kicker Rock / León Dormido, Santa Cruz., Ecuador

Galápagos Diving Experience - San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz

Galápagos Diving Experience - San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz

Quito, San Cristóbal, Kicker Rock / León Dormido, Santa Cruz., Ecuador

Galápagos Diving Experience - San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz

Quito, San Cristóbal, Kicker Rock / León Dormido, Santa Cruz., Pichincha, Galápagos., Ecuador View on Google Maps

Tour Overview

Explore one of the planet's most remarkable marine ecosystems on a Galápagos journey designed for certified divers seeking underwater adventure, wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and authentic island experiences. Begin in San Cristóbal, diving in the remote marine environment of Punta Pitt and exploring the dramatic volcanic walls and channels of Kicker Rock / León Dormido. Continue to Santa Cruz to discover the contrasting underwater worlds of North Seymour, Mosquera, and Daphne Menor, with Gordon Rocks available as an advanced alternative for qualified divers. Between diving days, explore San Cristóbal's coastal trails, snorkel around Tijeretas, kayak near Punta Estrada, and encounter giant tortoises in the highlands of El Chato Reserve. A journey shaped by the extraordinary marine biodiversity and natural rhythm of the Galápagos Islands.

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Highlights

  • ☆Punta Pitt Diving: Explore one of San Cristóbal's remote marine areas, with volcanic cliffs, rocky underwater formations, and rich marine life.
  • ☆Kicker Rock / León Dormido: Dive along dramatic volcanic walls and channels, surrounded by the marine world of the Galápagos.
  • ☆North Seymour & Mosquera: Discover rocky reefs, sandy bottoms, and cleaning stations frequented by sharks, rays, sea turtles, and schools of fish.
  • ☆Daphne Menor Diving: Explore volcanic underwater formations and reef life, with Gordon Rocks available as an advanced alternative for qualified divers.
  • ☆San Cristóbal Coastal Exploration: Hike Frigate Hill and snorkel around Darwin Bay and Tijeretas, where coastal landscapes meet marine wildlife.
  • ☆Santa Cruz Island Experiences: Kayak around Punta Estrada, visit Tortuga Bay, and observe giant tortoises in the highlands of El Chato Reserve.

What's Included

Included

  • Certified English-speaking adventure guide
  • Domestic flights: Quito-San Cristóbal / Baltra-Quito
  • Private transportation throughout the journey
  • Entrance fees to reserves and museums
  • Galápagos Transit Control Card ($20 pp)
  • Nine nights' accommodation
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Local craft beer experience and farewell dinner in Santa Cruz
  • Standard diving equipment: wetsuit, mask, fins, BCD, regulator, tanks, and weights
  • Snorkeling equipment when required
  • Kayaking activity in Punta Estrada

Excluded

  • International flights to/from mainland Ecuador
  • Galápagos National Park Entrance Fee ($200 pp)
  • Meals and alcoholic drinks not specified
  • Travel insurance, and optional tips
  • Dive computer, specialty diving equipment
  • Diving certification courses or refresher courses
  • Personal diving gear not listed as included
  • Medical expenses or evacuation costs

Itinerary

Day 1: Quito - Welcome to Ecuador

Day 2: San Cristóbal - Flight to San Cristóbal - Gear Test and Exploration

Day 3: San Cristóbal - Diving Punta Pitt

Day 4: San Cristóbal - Diving Kicker Rock (León Dormido)

Day 5: San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz - Inter-Island Speedboat Crossing and Gear Test

Day 6: North Seymour & Mosquera - Diving North Seymour and Mosquera

Day 7: Daphne Minor & Gordon Rocks - Diving Daphne Minor or Gordon Rocks

Day 8: Santa Cruz - Kayak Punta Estrada and Relax at Tortuga Bay

Day 9: Santa Cruz - Highlands, El Chato Reserve and Craft Beer Experience

Day 10: Quito - Time to Say Goodbye