Experiences / Galápagos Islands
Kicker Rock Snorkel Day
Swim the channel between two volcanic towers with sharks and turtles
- Duration
- 8 h
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Group size
- 1–16
- Minimum age
- 8
- Cancellation
- Flexible
- Meeting point
- Puerto Baquerizo Moreno pier, San Cristóbal
- Operated by
- Islas Encantadas Expeditions
Overview
León Dormido, or Kicker Rock, is a split tuff cone rising 150 m out of the ocean off San Cristóbal. The narrow channel between its two halves is one of the best snorkeling sites in Galápagos.
With a guide alongside, you drift past Galápagos sharks, eagle rays, green turtles and schools of fish, often with sea lions joining in. The boat then stops at a white-sand beach for lunch and a second swim.
Highlights
- Snorkel the channel through Kicker Rock
- Galápagos sharks, rays and green turtles
- Blue-footed boobies nesting on the cliffs
- Beach stop and lunch on board
- Small boat with a naturalist guide
Included
- Boat trip with naturalist guide
- Wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins
- Lunch and snacks
- Hotel transfers in San Cristóbal
Not included
- Underwater camera rental
- Tips
Before you go
Comfortable swimming in open water. Currents can be moderate.
