San Cristóbal 360° Day Tour | Best Galápagos Snorkeling & Wildlife Adventure
TOUR DETAILS:
🗓️ Availability: Daily departures
📍 Departure Point: San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos
👥 Group Size: Small-group experience
⏳ Duration: Full-Day Tour (Approx. 10 Hours)
🤿 Activities: Wildlife watching • Snorkeling • Beach exploration • Scenic coastal navigation
Why You'll Love This Tour
Spend an unforgettable day exploring the best of San Cristóbal Island. Cruise along its spectacular coastline, visit pristine beaches and hidden bays, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and encounter the unique wildlife that makes the Galápagos Islands one of the world's most extraordinary destinations. Perfect for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and wildlife photographers.
WILD LIFE TO SPOT:
◯ Sea Turtle ◯ Sea Lion ◯ Frigatebird ◯ Hammerhead Shark ◯ Blue-footed Booby ◯ Manta Ray ◯ Nazca Booby
Full-Day Tour Itinerary
07:15 AM – Meeting Time
Meet your certified bilingual naturalist guide at the Acuario Dock / Tiburón Martillo Pier in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
07:30 AM – Departure
Board the speed boat or yacht (maximum capacity of 12-16 passengers) and begin the journey around the island.
Stop 1: Bahía Rosa Blanca (White Rose Bay)
Activities: Short walk over lava rocks and snorkeling in a crystal-clear mangrove lagoon.
Wildlife: White-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, rays, and sea lions.
Stop 2: Punta Pitt (Pitt Point)
Activities: Boat sightseeing (panga ride) along the volcanic cliffs and an optional experiential yellowfin tuna fishing demonstration.
Wildlife: This is the only place in Galápagos where you can see all three booby species nesting together: Red-footed, Blue-footed, and Nazca boobies, alongside frigatebirds.
Lunch Note: A freshly prepared hot lunch (with vegetarian/vegan options) is served onboard the boat while anchored near this area.
What to bring?
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Swimwear & Rash Guard
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Reef-Safe Biodegradable Sunscreen
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Windbreaker or Light Jacket
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Water Shoes or Sport Sandals
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Waterproof Camera or GoPro
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Dry Bag (10L–20L)
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Reusable Water Bottle:
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Cash for Gratuities (USD):
Stop 3: Bahía Sardina (Sardine Bay)
Activities: Relaxing on a pristine, white-sand beach and shallow-water snorkeling.
Wildlife: Schooling tropical fish, sea turtles, and marine iguanas.
Stop 4: Cerro Brujo (Witch Hill)
Activities: Panga ride (boat sightseeing) close to magnificent volcanic rock formations and a natural tunnel carved by the ocean.
Wildlife: Coastal birds and sea lions resting along the shore.
Stop 5: Kicker Rock (León Dormido)
Activities: Deep-water snorkeling through the iconic 30-meter-deep volcanic channel crevice.
Wildlife: High probability of swimming alongside Hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, eagle rays, massive sea turtles, and playful sea lions.
✅ WHAT'S INCLUDED
🧑🏫 Certified Naturalist Guide
🚐 Transfer in and out
🛥️ Boat Transportation
🤿 Snorkeling Equipment
🍽️ Lunch
❌ WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
🛡️ Travel Insurance
🥽 Wetsuit Rental Available for rent
💵 Personal Expenses and tips
04:00 PM – 04:30 PM – Return to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Arrive back at the main pier to conclude your 360° adventure.