7-Day Galapagos Diving

Tour Summary

You will explore the Galapagos Islands with a combination of organized day tours with an English-speaking guide and time to explore by yourself with our self-guided packages. During the Galapagos Diving Tour, you will stay in local tourist superior-class hotels with private rooms and bathrooms. All tours include meals, transportation on and between the islands, and activities mentioned in the tour itinerary.

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Highlights

Kicker RockThe favorite place for an array of marine birds, and great underwater life.
Diving SitesDepending on the day of the week, you will visit Seymour, Bartolome or other island for your diving session.
La LoberiaA beautiful beach where you can find plenty of sea lions, interacting with each other
Santa Cruz HighlandsYou will be surrounded by impressive flora and fauna including giant tortoises in their natural habitat and unique volcanic features.

Itinerary

DAY 1 SAN CRISTOBAL – FREE TIME
Upon arrival at Galapagos (San Cristobal Airport), our transportation will take you to the village (5 minutes). You can check in to the hotel and you can visit some nice places by yourself (Playa Mann, Tijeretas, etc). We provide you with a self-guided package for the best tips and restaurants. Around 05:00 PM you should visit the dive school to prepare for your first dive the next day.
- Activity:Sightseeing.
- Transport:Car.
- Accommodation:Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar.
DAY 2 DIVING KICKER ROCK
Today you will go on your first dive in the Galapagos islands! You will go for about 45 minutes by boat to reach Kicker Rock. When you get there you will have a short check dive to make sure your equipment is good. After this, you do two immersions of about 50 minutes each. After the dives you have lunch on board and whenever the current is good and the National Park has given permission you will visit a beach close by to relax. Around 3:00 or 4:00 PM, you will be back in the village.
- Activity:Diving, Exploring, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Boat, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch.
- Accommodation:Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar.
DAY 3 FREE TIME SAN CRISTOBAL – SANTA CRUZ SPEEDBOAT
In the morning you have to visit some spots by yourself; for example the Loberia or Playa Chino. At 2:00 PM you will take the public speedboat to get to Santa Cruz island (Puerto Ayora village). The boat ride takes about 2,5 hours. Upon arrival, you should visit the dive school to try out your gear. At night you can walk around in the cozy village and try one of the seafood restaurants.
- Activity:Sightseeing.
- Transport:Boat, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast
- Accommodation:Hotel Fiesta or similar.
DAY 4 First Daily Dive from Santa Cruz
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and your dive guide will take you to a dive site located near Santa Cruz. The dive you will experience on this day will depend on the day of the week. You will reach the dive site by speedboat. Depending on the dive site, it will take between 30 minutes and 2.5 hours to arrive. You will have two dive immersions, both about 50 minutes each.

Depending on where you dive today, you will return to Puerto Ayora between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. If you arrive by 3:00 PM, you have time to visit some self-guided sites such as the Charles Darwin Research Station, Las Grietas, Tortuga Bay, or Playa de Los Alemanes.
- Activity:Diving, Exploring, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Boat, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation:Hotel Fiesta or similar.
DAY 5 Second Daily Dive from Santa Cruz
In the morning, you will depart once more to one of the dive sites located near Santa Cruz. As mentioned before, this dive site will depend on the day of the week. You will have two dives, about 50 minutes each, and return in the afternoon between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.
- Activity:Diving, Exploring, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Boat, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation:Hotel Fiesta or similar.
DAY 6 Third Daily Dive from Santa Cruz
In the morning you will depart for your final dive site near Santa Cruz. As mentioned before, the dive site will depend on the day of the week. You will reach the dive site by speedboat and have two immersions of about 50 minutes each. You will return between 3:00 and 6:00 PM Take advantage of your free time in the evening to explore Puerto Ayora.
- Activity:Diving, Exploring, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Boat, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation:Hotel Fiesta or similar.
DAY 7 TRANSFER OUT
Today your Galapagos Diving trip ends. You can choose a flight out from Baltra at any hour, the drop off will be planned about 3,5 hours before your departure.
- Transport:Boat, Bus, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.

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7 Day Galapagos Diving Map

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Price Based on Number of Guests:

1 guest	$ 2616 p.p.
2 - 5 guests	$ 2128 p.p.
6 or more guests	$ 1984 p.p.

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Inclusions

Meals as described in the itinerary.
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
Airport pickup at San Cristobal Airport and drop off at Baltra Airport at your arrival/departure time.
Transportation on and between the Islands as described in the itinerary.
Professional English speaking dive guide
All activities as described in the itinerary.
Diving equipment: mask, snorkel, BCD, tanks, fins and wet suit.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions

+ Flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
+ Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
+ Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park: $ 100 p.p. (cash only).
+ Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
+ Water Taxi (small boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back).
+ Personal travel & health insurance.
+ Personal expenses.
+ Optional tips for the guide.

Additional information

Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.
It is recommended to have DAN Diving insurance.
Please note that the activity sequence depends on your flight schedule and the availabilities of the different tours and transportation. The sequence of your complete tour might change but you won’t miss any tours if you have an afternoon flight back to Ecuador on the last day.
It is recommended to book flights with an early arrival time to the Galapagos Islands and a late departure time from the Galapagos Islands to make sure you can enjoy all of the activities of the tour. Late arrivals and/or early departures mean you might miss some activities.
Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
It is suggested to have valid travel and medical insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage. Please inform the team of any known medical conditions you have.
Essential items to bring include comfortable and lightweight clothing (with a jacket as a precaution), water, sunblock, sunglasses, and your passport.
Pictures may be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
Rebecca Adventure Travel and the respective cruise operator reserve the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
When flying to Galapagos from Quito or Guayaquil, we recommend arriving in the city at least 24 hours before your flight, to avoid inconveniences in case of flight delays. Cruise departures have fixed schedules and extra fees may occur for reaching the cruise on another day.
All cruises are subject to availability. Since cruises have fixed departures, please check dates and itineraries with the team before booking the cruise and flight tickets. Because the Galapagos is a high-demand destination, availability changes every day. Rebecca Adventure Travel will try to fix your dates with the options available at the time of booking.
Keep in mind that some cruises require you to arrange the flight tickets directly with them, otherwise, they will charge an extra fee. Please check with the team and they will share the complete information before proceeding with your flight ticket arrangement.

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