A day trip snorkeling to Kicker Rock is an excellent way to explore the beautiful and vibrant underwater life of the Galapagos Islands.

You will start your day with breakfast before heading out to Kicker Rock, a dramatic volcanic rock formation that provides the perfect habitat for a variety of marine life.

Once you arrive, you will get to snorkel in crystal clear waters and observe sea turtles, sea lions, colorful tropical fish, rays, and other marine life.

After a few hours of snorkeling, you will enjoy a delicious lunch before heading back to shore. The day trip to Kicker Rock is a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands and its amazing underwater life.

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Meals included: Breakfast, Box Lunch

Make the most of a free day on San Cristobal Island. This easternmost island of the Galápagos comprises four fused volcanoes, all extinct, with the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on the southwestern coast. Nearby is Naufragio (Wreck) Bay—it's here the English naturalist, Charles Darwin, landed in 1835 and compiled data that he later incorporated into his On the Origin of Species scientific report (1859).

If you want to relax, spend the day on the beach at Playa Carola or Playa Mann. Sunbathe beside friendly sea lions and paddle in the warm ocean. If you're looking for something more active, arrange an excursion to Pitt Point, where you'll take a boat to a remote shore and hike on a trail among tough shrubs that manage to survive in this barren volcanic landscape. The reward is the magnificent viewpoints overlooking the beach.

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Meals included: Breakfast

Get an early start this morning to take the public speedboat to Santa Cruz Island, roughly 2-2.5 hours away.

Meet your guide at the dock, then continue to Puerto Ayora to check in to your hotel. Then head to the highlands to see giant tortoises in the wild.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today you will be taken on a small boat to visit exotic places along the bay of Santa Cruz.

You will arrive at the small islet called La Lobería named for the great colony of sea lions where you can snorkel around sea lions and tropical fish displaying a dazzling show beneath the surface against interesting underwater formations.

Afterward, at the Shark Channel, you may spot harmless white-tip sharks and blue-footed boobies, you’ll come upon the Canal del Amor where you may find sea turtles and many tropical fish varieties.

Taking a 10-minute walk you’ll see marine iguanas in their natural habitat and have plenty of opportunities to take pictures.

Lastly, you will visit Las Grietas, which are two large cliffs separate filled with freshwater towards the top of the surface and salt water below.

In the afternoon you will return to the dock and return to your hotel, where you will spend the rest of the afternoon strolling and exploring Puerto Ayora on your own.

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Meals included: Breakfast

Santa Fé, South Plaza, Bartolomé, and North Seymour are among the uninhabited Galápagos islands that you might visit today, depending on the permit granted by the National Park authorities, giving you a chance to see the archipelago's untouched natural habitats. After a boat ride, hike with your guide to see more wildlife and relax on the beach, with a break on deck for lunch. At the end of your tour, return to Puerto Ayora.

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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

If there is enough free time before your transfer to the airport, do some last-minute souvenir shopping or take a last stroll through Puerto Ayora.

At the designated time, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Itabaca Channel, which you will cross on a ferry. For the last part of your trip to the airport, take the public shuttle bus to the terminal, where your program ends with your return flight to the mainland and international connection!

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Meals included: Breakfast