Level: Mild, moderate and strong currents
Visited Islands: San Cristobal
Activities: Diving, hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife observation
Accommodation: Tourist, Superior Tourist and First Class

Diving Options:

Kicker Rock (moderate and strong currents)
Punta Pitt (moderate and strong currents)
Five Fingers (moderate and strong currents)
Bahia Wreck (mild to moderate currents)

Itinerary Highlights:

• Diving and snorkeling with sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, sharks, rays and different species of tropical fishes.
• Bird watching: Darwin’s finches, blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, among others.
• Walking on lava surfaces and visit volcanic craters.
• Observing different types of vegetation like: arid zone, coastal zone and transition zone.xpress Program 4D/ 3N

Day 1: San Cristobal Island –Interpretation Center – Tijeretas Hill and Punta Carola (L, D)
Arrival to San Cristobal Island, where a guide will be waiting us and transport us to the hotel. We will leave our luggage and have lunch. During the lunch the guide will explain us the itinerary. In the afternoon, we will visit San Cristobal Interpretation Center, where we will learn more about the origin of the archipelago, its fauna and flora, as well as the history and its first inhabitants.

After that, we will hike for about 2 hours until Tijeretas hill where we will enjoy the endemic vegetation and a beautiful view of the island and its surroundings. The main attraction here is the frigate birds. At the end of the day, we will visit Punta Carola beach and do some snorkeling. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the selected hotel.

Day 2: Diving in Five Fingers (B, L, D)
Breakfast. We will leave early in the morning to our first diving spot: Five Fingers is a small island located in the south-east of San Cristobal. The currents in this spot are moderate to strong with a vertical wall where the depth falls to 25 to 30 meters. At this diving spot we will be watching some specieses of fish, the black Galapagos corral, anemones and sea cucumber. Ocasionally we will also be able to spot sea horses,rays, Galapagos sharks and marine iguanas. Lunch on board and in the afternoon return to the hotel. Dinner and accomodation in the selected hotel.

Day 3: Diving in Kicker Rock and Lobos Island (B, L, D)
Breakfast. We will leave early in the morning towards Kicker Rock where we will enjoy our second diving tour. At his place it is possible to dive up to 18 meters and you can see hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, marine turtles, rays and different types of fishes. We will end this trip, visiting Lobos Island, where we can swim with sea lions. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation at the selected hotel.

Day 4: Transfer to the Airport – Flight back (B)
Transfer to the airport, check-in assistance and flight back.

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Important Note:

1. The diving tours are subject to availability, weather conditions and Galapagos National Park authorizations.

2. The itineraries are subject to change without previous advice, due to weather conditions, Galapagos National Park authorizations, operational issues or passenger safeties.

3. It is possible to see the species of animals that are described on each point; nevertheless we do not guarantee that they will be seen, because it depends of weather conditions, season and currents.

4. Departure with minimum of 2 passengers

Included:

• Accommodation in San Cristobal in the selected hotels
• Meals noted (as per the program)
• Diving Equipment
• Bilingual Naturalist Guide

Not included:

• Airfare to/from Galapagos
• Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park (US$ 100 per person )
• Galapagos Migration Card (US$ 10 per person)
• Drinks and not mentioned meals
• Tips (is not mandatory)
• Extra expenses

RATES 2012