Day tour to San Cristobal Island with private Land Tour and snorkeling
Overview
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10 hours
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This tour allows you to get to know the captial of the Galapagos: San Cristobal Island and its beautiful sites in only one day; you will not only get to see tons of sea lions and many sea lions babies, but also many marine birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, tropical fish, sharks and even more sea lions. Moreover, you will get to see beautiful landscapes with crystal clear turquoise water and the iconic Kicker Rock.
This tour is the perfect combination of land and water, as during the snorkel activity you will get to know the abundant wildlife underwater, while three sites (Punta Carola, Tijeretas and La Loberia) allow you to get to the the most beautiful sites, species and landscapes San Cristobal has to offer on land too.
The tour includes a very good lunch menu too and you will be provided with high quality snorkel equipment and wetsuits.
Please note that the only way to get to San Cristobal is by PUBLIC SPEEDBOAT - of course they are safe but on rough sea it can get choppy!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Fee charged for the use of the pier in Puerto Ayora
Soda/Pop
Wetsuits (long or short, as preferred)
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Guía privado during the entire stay on San Cristobal Island
Fuel surcharge
Lunch menu in one of the local restaurants
Boat ride to San Cristobal round trip on a comfortable and fast speedboat
Transport with a private driver
Mesh bag to store your snorkel equipment and the wetsuit
Propinas (optional)
Water taxis to and from the speedboat ($2 in total)
Alcoholic Beverages
What To Expect
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
At Puerto Ayora's pier before your Speedboat you could observe a variety of birds fishing, small sharks or sea lions resting on the public seats. After the speedboat ride, you will disembark at the pier of San Cristobal Island, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. It is the capital of the archipelago of Galápagos, and it is the place with the most abundante population of sea lions in all of Galapagos - they are literally everywhere; on the streets, on the banks, on the beaches, everywhere. This is the reason why San Cristobal is the perfect island to see recently born baby sea lions on one of the beaches you will visit during this tour.
Playa Punta Carola
Your private land tour will start with a nice walk through endemic and native vegetation, leading you to a stunningly beautiful coral beach where you will be able to observe many recently born sea lions babies, on the beach and playing in the water as well as sally lightfoot crabs, lava herons and pelicans. This is the perfect place to take the perfect picture of a baby sea lions and if you like, you can already do the first snorkel activity from this beautiful beach.
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Day tour to San Cristobal
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day trip to San Cristobal
Mark R,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience with David, our tour and snorkeling guide in San Cristobal. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel completely safe and comfortable in the water. Swimming with the sea lions and sea turtles was truly unforgettable, and David made sure we didn’t miss any of the highlights—including spotting the beautiful blue-footed boobies up close. He shared so much interesting information about the wildlife and the area, making the tour both fun and educational. We also want to thank the team in the office at Puerto Ayora for arranging our pick-up and drop-off at the pier so smoothly. Everyone was so helpful, organized, and welcoming from start to finish. The entire experience exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Galápagos!
It was the best...
Lizmarie C,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was the best birthday I've ever had. We saw so many species of animals, we swam with some of them! I loved the beautiful detail the agency made for my birthday. And thanks to the two guides, who gave us quite a bit of information about San Cristobal Island.
Great experience! Felt...
Martin E,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! Felt very private, professional and safe, can recommend to anyone who wants to go snorkling on the Galapagos islands. David, the guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and nice. Of the three day trips we took while on the Galapagos islands, this was our absolute favorite. We got to swim with sea lions, eagle ray (though this was apparently pretty rare), sea turtles and large numbers of fish!
Knowledgable guide and Perfect Scenery
Christopher N,
Dec 2, 2023
- Viator
5.00David, our guide, knew a lot about the islands and the animals around us. He took us snorkeling to the most beautiful part of the island and really adjusted the experience to match our questions and interests. He really knew how to safely attract all the fish and could spot a turtle just by the sound of the water. David made this experience full of adventure and gave us perfect glimpses of the island. We saw all the Galapagos animals super close by and learnt a lot about the fauna. Highly suggested!!
Amazing experience of Galapagos.
David R,
Aug 6, 2023
- Viator
5.00The tour guide was excellent. The snorkeling with the sea lions was amazing. Highly recommend to anybody visiting the Galapagos.
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