Kicker Rock - Leon Dormido Island Tour
Days available
Every daySchedule
8:30AMLanguages offered
English & SpanishDuration
7 hrsTransportation
AvailableDuring the boat trip you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and you may see dolphins. Upon arrival at León Dormido we will navigate around the island to see the sea birds and sea lions, resting on the rocks. If you wish, you can snorkel — there is a good chance you will see the Galapagos shark, sea turtles, different types of rays, and a variety of fish. After that, you have some free time to enjoy the beach at Playa Ochoa, Cerro el Brujo or Playa Manglecito. Return to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Location & Geography: Kicker Rock is located approximately 2 hours northwest from San Cristobal. It is the eroded cone of an extinct volcano.
Terrestrial Wildlife: Blue-Footed Boobies, Frigatebirds, California Sea Lions, Red-billed Tropicbirds
Marine Wildlife: Galapagos Sharks, White-tip Sharks, Large Rays, Pelagic and Reef Fish, Sea Turtles, Sea Lions
Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous due to open water snorkeling: open water snorkeling from boat through a wide natural channel between the rocks. (This tour can be based on snorkeling or SCUBA diving. Some passengers may be Scuba Divers on the same tour)
- Start time: 8:00 a.m. Hotel pick up
- Duration: Full-day
- Origin: San Cristobal
- Embarcation Point: port
- Group Size: 16 max
- Vessel Type: Motor Yatch
- Activity level: moderate
- Total Travel Time: Water 5 hours
What to Bring
Windbreaker, sun glasses, sun cream, swim suit, waterproof camera, change of clothes, and water. ==================================== NOT INCLUDED: - Wetsuits are not provided - Water - Tips / gratuities.What's included
Sea transport, naturalist guide of the National Park Galapagos, snorkeling gear, and lunch.Rules
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