Galápagos Learn to Dive - A PADI Open Water Journey
Quito, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Ayora., Ecuador
Galápagos Learn to Dive - A PADI Open Water Journey
Quito, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Ayora., Ecuador
Galápagos Learn to Dive - A PADI Open Water Journey
Quito, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Ayora., Ecuador
Galápagos Learn to Dive - A PADI Open Water Journey
Quito, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Puerto Ayora., Pichincha, Galápagos., Ecuador View on Google Maps
Tour Overview
Designed for first-time divers, this journey combines PADI Open Water Diver training with the excitement of exploring the Galápagos beneath the surface. Build your confidence through supervised pool, shallow-water, and open-water sessions in San Cristóbal before discovering the marine environments of Kicker Rock, North Seymour Channel, and Mosquera North after successfully completing your certification. Beyond diving, explore the islands through coastal hikes, snorkeling in Darwin Bay, kayaking, and encounters with giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz Highlands. Guided by experienced instructors and local specialists, this journey brings together new skills, extraordinary wildlife, and the pleasure of discovering the Galápagos both above and below the water.
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- ☆PADI Open Water Training: Develop essential scuba diving skills through supervised pool, shallow-water, and open-water sessions, working toward your PADI Open Water Diver certification.
- ☆Tijeretas Reef & Caragua Wreck: Complete your open-water training while exploring San Cristóbal's marine environments under the supervision of a certified PADI instructor.
- ☆Kicker Rock Diving Adventure: Discover the spectacular underwater channel of this iconic volcanic formation, with opportunities to observe Galápagos sharks, hammerheads, sea turtles, and rays.
- ☆North Seymour & Mosquera Diving: Explore two distinctive marine environments, from fish-filled rocky passages to sandy seabeds inhabited by garden eels, rays, and sea lions.
- ☆San Cristóbal Coastal Exploration: Hike along the volcanic Tijeretas Trail and snorkel in Darwin Bay, discovering the island's coastal scenery and marine wildlife.
- ☆Santa Cruz Wildlife & Coastal Adventures: Encounter giant tortoises in their natural habitat, walk to Tortuga Bay, and kayak through Punta Estrada's sheltered bays, mangroves, and volcanic formations.
What's Included
Included
- PADI-certified, English-speaking instructor
- Professional dive guides for recreational dives
- Airport transfers and departure assistance
- Ground and inter-island transportation
- Boat transportation for scheduled diving excursions
- Entrance fees for included visitor sites
- Eight nights of accommodation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- PADI Open Water Diver eLearning and course materials
- Pool, shallow-water, and open-water training
- Certification registration upon successful completion
- Full scuba equipment for training and scheduled dives
- Tanks, weights, and required safety equipment
- Snorkeling and kayaking equipment
Excluded
- International and domestic airfare
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee and Transit
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips for guides, instructors, and drivers
- Travel and dive insurance
- Medical examination or physician’s clearance
- Optional activities and personal expenses