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An eight-day loop through San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz and Isabela that pairs snorkeling with paddling and biking—get up close to Kicker Rock, swim Los Túneles, and search highland ranches for giant tortoises. Practical, active, and designed for travelers who want to move through the islands rather than just see them.
An eight-day loop through San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz and Isabela that pairs snorkeling with paddling and biking—get up close to Kicker Rock, swim Los Túneles, and search highland ranches for giant tortoises. Practical, active, and designed for travelers who want to move through the islands rather than just see them.
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Operated by Rebecca Adventure Travel · Puerto Ayora, Galápagos
The morning you step off the plane in San Cristóbal, a hot wind pushes the smell of salt and guano across the tarmac; sea lions bark like an impatient chorus and frigatebirds slice the sky. This is not a checklist trip — it’s a sequence of short, intense encounters: the vertical silhouette of Kicker Rock rising from glassy water, the soft bob of a paddleboard among curious seals, a dirt road in Santa Cruz where giant tortoises amble across your path like slow monuments.
moderate.
8 days.
Moderate fitness: comfortable with repeated half-day hikes, snorkeling and a few hours of paddling or biking.
Yes. A Galápagos National Park entrance fee is collected on arrival (amount varies; non-resident adults pay approximately $100 USD—confirm current rates before travel).
The program includes seven nights’ accommodation and specified breakfasts and lunches; check the voucher for exact meal counts and special-diet arrangements.
Basic snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins) and life vests are provided on tours, but bringing a personal mask can improve fit and comfort.
Expect repeated active days—paddleboarding, kayaking, moderate biking and snorkeling—so a moderate level of fitness is recommended.
Speedboat crossings connect islands and can be choppy; bring anti-nausea medication and choose morning schedules when seas tend to be calmer.
Yes. Valid travel and medical insurance that covers evacuation is strongly recommended due to remote locations and limited medical facilities.
The islands formed over a volcanic hotspot and rose to scientific prominence during Charles Darwin’s 1835 visit, shaping modern ideas of evolution.
Strict park regulations and visitor limits protect nesting sites and coral; travel choices like reef-safe sunscreen and small-group tours minimize impact.
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