San Cristobal: Highlands, Beach, and Snorkeling Tour

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ID: GYG1076737-1653640
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Country: Ecuador

Duration: 1 days


Description

Explore San Cristobal's highlands, visit a turtle breeding center, and snorkel with sea turtles and sea lions at La Loberia on this guided tour with lunch.
Begin your adventure in the highlands of San Cristobal Island, Explore the lush landscape, home to diverse flora and fauna. Spot frigatebirds cleaning their feathers by the lagoon’s shore. Visit El Junco, the only freshwater lagoon in the area, providing locals with drinkable water.

Continue to the Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, a turtle breeding center managed by the Galápagos National Park. Learn about the conservation efforts to protect these gentle creatures from predators.

Next, head to Puerto Chino Beach, a secluded white-sand beach accessible only by a single trail. Enjoy swimming and relaxing in this idyllic spot.

After lunch, visit La Loberia, a coral sand beach named for the sea lions that rest on its rocks and sand. Snorkel with sea turtles, colorful fish, and playful young sea lions. Walk along a nature path to Las Negritas, a cliff where you can observe sea birds, sea turtles, and marine iguanas, often mistaken for volcanic rocks.

Guests will be picked up at their hotel by a certified naturalist guide and will be dropped off at their accommodation at the end of the tour

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of San Cristobal's highlands
  • Visit the Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado turtle breeding center
  • Snorkel with sea turtles, colorful fish, and playful sea lions
  • Explore La Loberia, a coral sand beach with diverse marine life
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch with vegetarian and vegan options available

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour duration is approximately 6 hours, depending on weather conditions.
The tour can be done on your own, but without a nature guide, you will be limited to simply enjoying the views.
INCLUDED
  • Lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)
  • Nature guide
  • Pick-up from your hotel by a certified naturalist guide
  • Comfortable round-trip transportation
  • Guided visit to the highlands of San Cristóbal
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Refreshments
  • Drop-off at your accommodation at the end of the tour
NOT INCLUDED
  • Transit control card
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips or gratuities
  • Travel insurance

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.