Top Things to do in San Cristobal
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The 5 Best Sightseeing Tours in San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands
Ages ago, a few volcanoes got together and decided to form an island. Gorgeous San Cristobal is a jewel of the Galapagos, where plump sea lions sun themselves on coral beaches and hermit crabs scuttle along peaceful lagoons. Snorkel or dive at Kicker Rock to explore the intricate remains of a lava cone, spot beautiful wildlife along the walking trails to aptly-named Frigatebird Hill, or frolic—slowly—with the legendarily large tortoises at the Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado nature preserve.
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1. 12-Day Trip Machu Picchu & Galápagos Islands
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
History & Culture – Galapagos Islands – Inca´s Ruins This 12 day adventure package allows you to explore a great variety of landscapes in Ecuador and Perú as well as nature and cultural highlights, which you will be able to observe on this fully guided tour. From the capital Quito, which was one of the first cities declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, you will go to Lima, the City of the Kings, Cuzco, Machu Pichu and its Sacred Valley to admire the inca´s ruins and history. This is a great chance to see the main of Ecuador and Perú Highlights.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 11 nights accommodation, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Adventure program in private and small groups, English - Spanish speaking certified guide, Snorkeling equipment, Airfare Lima / Cusco / Lima, Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with private driver, Bus round trip (Consettur to Machupicchu), Personal assistance in English and Spanish.
Exclusions: International flights (GYE - LIMA), Galapagos National Park entrance fee. $100,00, INGALA $20,00 fee to Galapagos, Travel insurance (mandatory), Entrance to Cusco Cathedral (USD 14), Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips, Airfare Quito/Guayaquil - Galápagos - Guayaquil
Reviewed By Bretekiel
We had a great day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi with our guide Daniel. He picked us up from our hotel on time at 8am and drove expertly to Cotopaxi taking a scenery road which allowed us to appreciate the geography of the inter-valley region. The drive took about 1.5 hours. His approach takes you around the volcanoes from all angles. Daniel was truly passionate about Ecuador and very knowledgeable about wildlife and vegetation of the region. He stopped plenty of times for awesome picture opportunities. We hiked from the parking lot (15K ft) to the refuge (16K ft) doing the zig-zag approach and experienced no issues with altitude sickness whatsoever (he stopped by a kiosko where we could buy coca candy and leaves if needed before entering the park). The weather was awful as we ascended, with small hail and dust from the strong winds, but he was patient and set the pace perfectly for us to successfully reach the refuge. We grabbed hot chocolate up in the refuge (2.5 per cup, bring change) and warmed up before going back down. On our way back to Quito, we stopped by an authentic local restaurant around 3pm where we had a soup, a pork dish, and an ice cream. Back to the hotel by 5pm promptly. This is a great experience for a Quito escapade which you should consider if you're looking to do something based off the city.
2. 17-Day Hidden Treasure Ecuador & Galapagos
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, you will visit the Galapagos Islands, the cloud forest, the andes mountains, some volcanoes, beautiful cities, the pacific coast and a local market. The highlights of this tour will be: • Historical cities: you will visit Quito and Cuenca, beautiful historical cities. • Cloud forest & Volcanoes: enjoy the amazing nature and different animal species. • Pacific Coast: visit Guayaquil to enjoy the best weather and seafood dishes. • Santa Cruz Highlands: your first contact with the Giant Galapagos Tortoises. • Visit one of the uninhabited islands: Bartolomé, Santa Fe or Seymour. • Los Tuneles: snorkel in the clear waters and swim with different animal species. • Kayak in Tintoreras Bay: if you are lucky you will find some sharks! • Snorkel at Kicker Rock: one of the most spectacular places of the Galapagos.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation in a single, double or triple room., Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and Galapagos Islands., English speaking guide during the activities, Transportation., Guided horse tour on healthy strong horses for all levels., Flight from Isabela island to San Cristobal., Transfer in from Baltra airport and transfer out to San Cristobal airport., 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English, and Spanish., Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.
Exclusions: International flights., Entrance fee Galapagos National Park., Migratory Control Card: $20 p.p. cash only., Isabela dock fee $10 p.p. cash only., Water taxi $1 p.p. each way (this is a small boat that takes you from the Speedboat to the Harbour and vice versa), Wet-suits rent $5 p.p. (recommendable between May-November), Personal travel & health insurance (mandatory), Required immunizations (mandatory) – Yellow Fever, Hepatitis B., Optional mules rent ($10) at Quilotoa, Optional 30 min. kayak trip in the lagoon ($5) at Quilotoa, Personal health & travel insurance., Optional tips for guide., Single supplement fee (in case you want to have the room by yourself).
Reviewed By mbennaton
We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!
3. Tour to León Dormido & Isla Lobos
the best service, the best boat, good guides and equipment for snorkeling pran you have one of the best experiences.
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Lunch, Towels, Snacks
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Sylvie L
Our guide was determined to show us everything, and we did! Blue footed Boobies mating, sea horses, tons of white fin reef sharks, black fin reef sharks, turtles, colourful fish. At the beginning we went for a land mini tour on top of the tunnels so good shoes or beach shoes are a must. The boat ride there included a quick stop a rock with wildlife. Very small bag lunch is included so bring snacks and water just in case. Afterwards the guide downloaded incredible pictures he took and we could get a copy on our USB for free! What a souvenir!!!
4. Galapagos Hopper Kicker Rock
Galapagos Hopper is the third vessel of Galapagos Journey Fleet focused on attending the Daily Tour´s Market in San Cristobal Island. Galapagos Hopper was custom built to host a maximum of 12 passengers, and it delivers a personalized service with high quality of service, which represents all the boats of Galapagos Journey Fleet. The navigation onboard this catamaran is more stable and calm, minimizing dizziness problems that many passengers feel on daily tour boats. Thus, sailing aboard the Galapagos Hopper is being more comfortable and relaxing.
Inclusions: There is a permanent hydration station aboard with coffee, tea, infusions, and water as well as snacks after every activity., The meal is based on fish/chicken, vegetables, and carbohydrates., Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment
Reviewed By Perry L
Plain and simple, Latin Trails did an amazing job showing us around both the Quito area and the Galapagos islands. I was seriously impressed with the knowledge and friendliness of our guides. Our guide in Quito, Jorge was stunning. He expertly covers geology, geography, botany, history, culture, music, and in a friendly, conversational manner. It was truly impressive. I would not hesitate to recommend Latin Trails to anyone and Jorge was impressive. I would say the same thing about our guide on Santa Cruz. She covered the same sorts of subjects with equal expertise and ease. Latin Trails should be pleased with its staff. I was.
5. 15-Day Ecuador and Galapagos Highlights Tour from Quito
This exclusive Luxury Ecuador and Galápagos trip will make you redefine the concept of diversity. Ecuador offers you the chance to be in touch with the Andes mountains, the Amazon Rainforest, and the uniqueness of the Galápagos Islands. Your friends and family will be surrounded by off the beaten path landscapes and places that will make you feel special. You and your travel party will enjoy private services in every region of the country while keeping moderate social distancing. Nature and wildlife will disconnect you from the world and allow you to enjoy a once in a lifetime experience.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Private airport pick-ups & drop-offs, Private activities & transfers as described in the itinerary, Domestic flights as described in the itinerary (Quito – El Coca – Quito), Inter-Island flights: San Cristóbal – Isabela and Isabela – Baltra, Welcome kit with masks, anti-bacterial gel & gloves, 24/7 assistance in English, Spanish, and Dutch.
Exclusions: International flights, Flights between Ecuador Mainland and the Galapagos Islands, Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park, Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only), Water Taxi (boat that takes you from the speedboat to the harbor and back) $ 1 p.p., Wetsuit for rent (recommended between May – November) $ 5 p.p. per day approx. (cash only)., Personal medical & travel insurance. Can be included upon request., Optional tips for the guides
Reviewed By mbennaton
We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!
