San Cristobal Tour: Kicker Rock Snorkeling & Rosa Blanca

Kicker Rock's underwater life, Rosa Blanca's dunes, and a lagoon snorkel in one day

A full-day guided tour of San Cristobal visits three sites: Rosa Blanca, a bay with dunes and clear water; Sardina Bay, where sea turtles and rays gather; and Kicker Rock, a 153-meter rock formation where you snorkel for tropical fish, rays, sea turtles and sharks. A certified naturalist guide leads the day, which includes lunch, snorkel gear and a disembarkation at Rosa Blanca's lagoon. The tour runs about nine hours and suits all fitness levels. Children from age four are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Isla Lobos2h
2. Kicker Rock2h

Explore iconic San Cristobal sites

• Visit Rosa Blanca bay and beaches
• Snorkel and observe marine life at Rosa Blanca
• Explore Sardina Bay beaches and dunes
• Snorkel with sea turtles and rays at Sardina Bay
• Travel to Kicker Rock landmark
• Snorkel around Kicker Rock and spot wildlife

The experience

Kicker Rock rises almost 500 feet from the ocean as a remnant of a vertical tuff cone, its shape worn by erosion into what some see as a sleeping sea lion: León Dormido in Spanish. You snorkel around it to spot sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays and Galapagos sharks, along with tropical fish. On clear days hammerhead sharks appear. The cliffs hold blue-footed boobies, masked boobies and frigatebirds, while sea lions patrol the shore.

Rosa Blanca sits northeast of San Cristobal as a small bay with several beaches and large dunes fronting crystal-clear water. You disembark there and visit Laguna de Rosa Blanca, where the bay's calm conditions make it ideal for snorkeling to see sharks, rays and sea turtles. Sardina Bay, the second stop, is a fishing ground for sardines and lobster with two white-sand beaches and the same marine life: sea turtles, rays and sea lions are common in its shallow, clear water.

A certified naturalist guide in English or Spanish leads the full nine-hour day. Snorkel equipment (mask and fins) is provided. If you want a wetsuit, you arrange and pay for a rental separately. Lunch is included. You meet at the passenger pier for boarding, and the tour is subject to favorable weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you can choose an alternative date or receive a full refund.

What’s included

• A certified naturalist guide in English or Spanish.
• lunch.
• snorkel mask and fins.
• disembarkation and lagoon visit at Rosa Blanca.
• pickup at the passenger pier for boarding.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Perfect Destiny

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel three separate reefs in one day with a naturalist guide. Choose the shorter single-site option if you're in port for less than nine hours or prefer to focus on one location.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What will I see if I snorkel at Kicker Rock?

Kicker Rock's waters hold sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, Galapagos sharks and tropical fish. Hammerhead sharks appear on favorable days. Above water, blue-footed boobies, masked boobies and frigatebirds nest on the cliffs, and sea lions rest along the shore.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

Snorkel equipment (mask and fins) is included in the tour. Wetsuits are not included. You can rent one separately if you choose.

How long is the full day tour?

The tour runs about nine hours from pickup at the passenger pier through all three sites and back.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you can book an alternative date or receive a full refund.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a certified naturalist guide (in English or Spanish), lunch, snorkel equipment, disembarkation at Rosa Blanca and a visit to Laguna de Rosa Blanca, plus pickup at the passenger pier.