How to get there
San Cristobal Island is only accessible by a national flight from the mainland cities of Quito or Guayaquil. The airline companies are TAME, Avianca, and LATAM with daily itineraries.
All Ecuadorian and foreign tourists must obtain an authorization to visit the island through the Traffic Control Card (TCT) issued by the Galapagos Government Council. This form is to declare products that are brought to the islands issued by the Galapagos Quarantine and Biosecurity Agency, as well as a Permit to enter the Protected Areas, issued by the Galapagos National Park Administration.
In case of foreign sailboats entering the islands, they must abide by the prerequisites that are indicated by the following institutions: The Galapagos National Park, the Port Authority of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, and the Biosecurity and Quarantine Agency of Galapagos.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION |
San Cristóbal Island |
| DEPARTURE TIME |
Please arrive at least 1 hours before the Tour |
| INCLUDED |
| All transfer in the Galapagos Island |
Accommodation at the Hotel |
| Breakfast |
Pack lunch on Day 2 excursion |
| Snack/drinks during day 2 excursion |
Beach Towels |
| Galápagos Coffee and artisan tea |
GNP Naturalist Guide |
| Excursions/activities indicated in itinerary |
|
| NOT INCLUDED |
| Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park ($100 per adult) |
| Immigration Control Card ($20 per person) |
| Flight tickets |
| Snorkeling equipmentFlight tickets |
| Single supplement |
| Personal expenses |
| Tips and gratuities |
| Travel insurance |
|
RECOMMENDATIONS:
| Mosquito repellent |
Sunscreen |
| Hat or Cap |
Hiking/trekking shoes |
| Sunglasses |
Camera |
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Day 1:
ARRIVAL TO SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND.
VISIT TO INTERPRETATION CENTER & TIJERETAS HILL + SNORKEL.
- We pick you up from the hotel to go to Interpretation Center, it is composed of three independent buildings connected by walkways. It presents exhibition halls and conference rooms, natural history that explain the origin of the island, human history that describe the presence of man since the discovery of the Galapagos Conservation and a lounge showing interest in protecting and conserving the environment.
- Then we continue to Tijeretas Hill, it is named because of the number of frigates or “tijeretas” that live and nest in that area.
- The trail has a distance of 2.5 km and the estimated time for this visit is 2 hours.
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Day 2:
360° TOUR
- We pick you up from the hotel and take you to the dock to board the boat and enjoy the most complete tour that we can do in San Cristóbal.
- We visit Rosa Blanca Bay, two lagoons with crystalline water where you can swim or snorkel with golden rays, sharks, turtles and colorful fish. Then we continue to Sardina Bay to relax and swim.
- Our next spot is Punta Puccuna to see the lava ground, it is a unique and paradiasiac place.
- After lunch, we will visit the impresive volcanic tuff stone formation of Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock, here it is possible to enjoy the rich marine wildlife especially the different types of sharks such as Hammerhead and Galapagos shark.
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Day 3:
FULL DAY: JUNCO LAGOON – GALAPAGUERA – PTO CHINO
- Day three we visit the high land of San Cristóbal. We start with Junco, then we continue to Galapaguera, Puerto Chino. We have lunch in a beautiful restaurant in the high land.
- Junco: This is small lake, which is 650 meters high, it is a good place to admire the changes in vegetation that cover the islands. This lake is on the inside of a dormant crater. It is the only island that is blessed with the benefit of fresh water.
- Galapaguera: There are 12 Hectares of dry bush near Cerro Verde. It also has a small interpretation center where you can learn more about these reptiles as well as programs for preservation and reproduction.
- Puerto Chino: It is located 45 minutes from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, and it is a white sandy beach. You can access this site by walking about 10 or 15 minutes. It is also an ideal place to relax and observe seabirds feeding.
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Day 4: TRANSFER OUT TO THE AIRPORT.
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