7 DAY DIVING ISLAND HOPPING TOUR

 
Our 7 Day Diving Island Hopping Tour takes you to the best diving spots of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal. You will do 1 diving day tour from San Cristobal to Kicker Rock, 3 diving day tours from Santa Cruz (the exact diving spots depend on the day of the week - click here for more information) and a visit to the highlands of Santa Cruz to see the giant tortoises in their natural habitat is also included. During this diving trip you will stay overnight at comfortable tourist superior class hotels and you will travel between the islands by speedboat. This is your chance to discover the amazing underwater world of the Galapagos Marine Reserve, rated as one of the top dive destinations in the world!

This Diving Island Hopping Tour can start on any day of the year and the activities are a mix of shared and private day tours; for each tour you will have a different group and you might have a different guide for each day. Between the activities you have free time to discover the islands on your own. Accommodation is at tourist superior class hotels. Don´t miss the opportunity to dive with Galapagos sharks, white tip reef sharks, rays or even hammerhead sharks!!
 

ITINERARY

Day 1: San Cristobal

Welcome to the Galapagos Islands! Upon arrival you will be picked up from San Cristobal airport and you will be transferred to your hotel. San Cristobal is known for its many sea lions; they are literally lying around everywhere! In the afternoon you have free time to discover the island. You could visit the Interpretation Center, where you will learn about the formation and colonization of the islands. Afterwards you can walk the trail to the Frigate bird hill, which is a viewpoint from which you have a beautiful view over the island. This small hike ends at Punta Carola beach from where you return to your hotel. In the afternoon you need to visit the dive center to try your equipment for the next day. Overnight at Casa Playa Mann or similar.
Meals included: -

Day 2: Diving Day Tour to Kicker Rock

Today you will go diving at Kicker Rock. This site is the best spot in San Cristobal for spotting marine turtles, eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and if lucky, hammerhead sharks. Kicker Rock is sheer-walled tuff cone that has been eroded in half and is home to a large colony of sea birds, such as boobies and frigate birds. The whole area and especially the west face of the rock, is exposed to moderate currents. The water at the bottom is cool and clear, and among the boulders you can expect to see a variety of wrasses, starfish, surgeonfish, and angelfish. Sightings of large rays and marine turtles are common as well. But the highlight is diving with Galapagos sharks, white tip reef sharks and hammerhead sharks! Overnight at Casa Playa Mann or similar.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch

Day 3: San Cristobal - Santa Cruz

In the morning you will take a public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island at 7 AM. The boat ride will take about 2 hours and can be bumpy, depending on the weather and time of the year. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and then it is time to watch the famous Galapagos land tortoises in their natural environment and learn how the private ranches protect these special animals and their habitat. You can hear their sounds while they are eating the leaves of the trees. Tortoises of all different ages and sizes are gathering here. The well-known lava tunnels are another amazing experience! Formed by the lava floods of the volcanoes they range from the highlands down to the sea level. The track is collapsed on several spots. Nevertheless a part of the tunnel is intact and gives the observer an impression of their formation. Lastly a visit to Los Gemelos, the twin craters that are actually sink holes surrounded by Scalesia forest. Vermillion flycatchers are often seen here and sometimes you can also see the short eared owl. In the afternoon you have free time to visit the Charles Darwin Research Center to learn more about the endangered species and their conservation. You will also see the late Lonesome George, the last known individual of the Pinta Island tortoise, a symbol for conservation efforts worldwide. Afterwards visit to the dive center to try your equipment for the next day. Overnight at Hotel Galapagos Suites or similar.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch

Day 4: Diving Day Tour

Today you will do a diving day tour to a diving spot near Santa Cruz. That will be either to Gordon Rocks, Bartolomé, Cousins Rock, Guy Fawkes, Plazas, North Seymour, Floreana, Daphne or Mosquera. The destination will depend on availability at time of booking, day of the week, and the program of the National Park as the National Park gives daily itineraries. Overnight at Hotel Galapagos Suites or similar.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch

Day 5: Diving Day Tour

After breakfast you will do diving day tour to a diving spot near Santa Cruz, to another spot than the day before of course (Gordon Rocks, Bartolomé, Cousins Rock, Guy Fawkes, Plazas, North Seymour, Floreana, Daphne or Mosquera). Overnight at Hotel Galapagos Suites or similar.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch

Day 6: Diving Day Tour

After breakfast you will do diving day tour to a diving spot near Santa Cruz (Gordon Rocks, Bartolomé, Cousins Rock, Guy Fawkes, Plazas, North Seymour, Floreana, Daphne or Mosquera). Overnight at Hotel Galapagos Suites or similar.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch

Day 7: Baltra airport

Free time until pick up from your hotel for your transfer to Baltra airport. You can go to the fish market of Puerto Ayora, where you can see how pelicans and sea lions try to get some fish! A driver will pick you up to take you to the airport. You will be accompanied until check-in at the airport.
Meals included: Breakfast



• 3 persons: USD 1707 p.p.
• 2 persons: USD 1840 p.p.
• 1 person: USD 2342 p.p.

• This tour includes accommodation at Tourist Superior Class hotels. Contact us for for the price of this itinerary including Tourist Class or First Class hotels or let us know if you want to add some days / activities or if you want to do just a part of this tour.

• Accommodation at hotels mentioned or similar
• Airport transfers from San Cristobal airport
• Airport transfers to Baltra airport
• Transfers to/from the piers in San Cristobal and Santa Cruz
• Public speedboat between San Cristobal and Santa Cruz
• Bus from Itabaca channel to Baltra airport
• Ferry to cross the Itabaca channel
• Santa Cruz highlands tour with an English speaking guide
• Diving day tours as mentioned with an experienced English speaking dive master
• Full equipment (5-7 mm wetsuit, regulator, BCD, mask, fins, boots, hoods, gloves (no neoprene), weight belt, 12 ltr tanks)
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

• Airfare to/from Galapagos
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 100 p.p.)
• Galapagos transit control card (USD 20 p.p.)
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Additional beverages
• Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil
• Tips
Personal expenses

• This tour can be adapted to your wishes and preferences.
• This itinerary includes accommodation at Tourist Superior Class hotels. Contact us for for the price of this itinerary including Tourist Class or First Class hotels or let us know if you want to add some days / activities or if you want to do just a part of this tour.
• All divers must be fully certified. Please bring your diving certification cards and log book(s) for verification.
• Minimum dive experience only applies for Gordon Rocks where at least 30 previous immersions is required.
• All divers must visit the dive center in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and Puerto Ayora the day before the diving tour in order to try on all of the equipment.
• Any mention to specific wildlife in the itinerary or trip details is not a guarantee that it will be seen during the trip.
• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.



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