We did the 360 tour in San Cristobal. See my blog post from Kicker rock for details on snorkeling with hammerhead sharks and eagle rays. this was an 8 hour tour. First stop we went to kicker rock to snorkel with hammerhead, black tip, and eagle rays. From there we saw Darwins Window, a rock formation that highlights kicker rock in the background. After leaving Kicker rock we stopped at a Cerro Brujo beach for swimming with more h sea lion and sea turtles. The boat anchors an

We did the 360 tour in San Cristobal. The cost was $160pp with a 10% charge for using a credit card. Some places charged 15% and others didn't charge at all so it was a bit strange trying to figure out the pricing system on island. I have decided to give Kicker Rock it's very own blog page because it was THAT amazing!! You absolutely must do kicker rock while in the Galapagos. Some tours do a 360 (all the way around the island with additional stops) while others just go to Ki

We booked the 360 tour to circle the entire island of San Cristobal. We ended up on the “golden reel” fishing boat. The boat was a bit jangy, especially when compared to the Natural Paradise. The guide was “fair”, compared to James, but it was a full 8 hour day with lots of varied activities (snorkeling with hammerhead and eagle rays, beach time, deep sea fishing, lagoon swim, and on the way back we spend some time hanging out with a couple hundred bottle nosed dolphins). So

We decided to rent a bicycle to explore San Cristobal on our own time. There are bicycle rentals everywhere so no need to book in advance. Do triple check that the the bike is fully functional (especially the brakes as it’s a steep decent from the highlands)., We rented from a tour operator on Herman Melviille street since it was only a few buildings away from the Sunset Galapagos hotel. Cost was $20 for the day. Included helmets and an emergency repair kit. They are open 7-7

Sea lions take over the streets at night The island of San Cristobal is the second most populated island in the Galapagos, home to approximately 10,000 people (Santa Cruz has a population of 25,000 and Isabela a population of 4,000 people). However, it’s the sea lions that steal the show here in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (downtown San Cristobal) where sea lions will take over city benches and peers. These marine mammals are known for their playful behavior, barking, and ability

On the day of debarkation we had one final dingy ride to observe the inhabitants of Los Lobas Island off the coast of San Cristobal. We did this early in the morning (before breakfast) to catch the animals especially active and to watch the sunrise over San Cristobal Island. The name of this island means "Sea Lion Island." This appropriately named island is ripe with noisy, frolicking, jolly sea lions who will welcome you to their home with open, well, fins. This island also

In the AM we did a dry landing at Suarez Point. This area is great for spotting blue-footed boobies, albatrosses, and Nazca boobies. A beautiful site on the oceanfront, the large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad. The famous attraction is the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air. This site presents wonderful photography opportunities. WE were greeted by playful sea lions and Christmas iguanas as we landed at Suarez Point for an early morning