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Kicker rock full day
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 7h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Discover the marine life
- Be transported to a incredible experience
- Enjoy your holidays with us
Activity location
- San Cristobal
- San Cristobal, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
- San Cristobal, Ecuador | Our office located on the street jose de Veintimilla e Ignacio hernandez next to the San Cristobal pharmacy one day before, and the day of the tour the meeting point is the aquarium pier
- San Cristobal, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
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Kicker rock full day
- 7h
- English
What's included, what's not
- The tour includes:
- Lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)
- Snacks
- Fruit
- Drinks
- Towel
- Nature guide
- Snorkel equipment
- Fees and hotel pickup and drop-off
Know before you book
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
What you can expect
Kicker Rock (León Dormido) is a cone-shaped rock of volcanic tuff in the middle of the ocean. It
is approximately 148 metres (485 ft.) high, formed by two rocks that create a canal, making it an
ideal spot for different aquatic activities.
Interests:
• Birdwatching blue-footed boobys and Nazca boobys. You can also see pelicans and
frigatebirds (there are two species in the Galápagos: the Magnificent and the Great frigate
bird).
• Snorkelling and diving with sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, fishes, sea lions, and a variety of
impressive sea life.
• Photography.
Beaches: Cerro Brujo - Manglesito - Puerto Grande.
(The beach visited will depend on the itinerary and the permits issued by the national park).
Cerro Brujo (Witch’s Hill):
In the past, the early settlers of the island would use salt from the mines to curate the fish. From
this practice derives bacalao, a dried and salted cod, an essential ingredient in an exquisite
traditional Ecuadorian dish prepared during Easter.
You will have the unique opportunity to observe two plants from the halophyte species (Salicornia
fructirosa y Scaevola plumieri) that grow here due to the soil being rich in salt.
This coral-sand beach is an incredible place for scenic landscape photography. You can also get a
view of Kicker Rock (León Dormido) or its profile if viewed from the hilltop.
If the weather conditions are favourable, you will be able to enjoy a panga ride (motorised dinghies)
around the area.
Manglecito Beach:
You can visit the mangrove area as well as enjoy the beach. Thanks to its location, it is a beautiful
place for birdwatching endemic birds such as the Galápagos duck. There are two main flora species
predominant on this beach. First, is the Sesuvium edmonstonei, commonly known as Galápagos
carpet weed which has a salty flavour. Secondly is the button mangrove.
Locals surfers are known to visit this location due to the waves that form thanks to a reef located
on the side of the beach.
Puerto Grande Beach: In this area, you can find a system of dunes and diverse plant species. Birdwatching is also a great
option due to the presence of different sea birds, coastal and migrating birds.
This beach also serves the function of a nursery for baby sharks due to the protection provided by
the mangroves.
In the last few years, there has been a decrease in the frequency of visits to this location since it
became a place for researchers to explore ways to preserve its ecosystem and species.
General Interests:
• Hiking
• Snorkelling with baby sharks (Puerto Grande beach)
• Swimming
• Photography and Filmmaking
• Surfing
The tour includes:
• Lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)
• Snacks
• Fruit
• Drinks
• Towel
• Nature guide
• Snorkel equipment
Duration of tour:
• Approximately 7 hours.
Location
Activity location
- San Cristobal
- San Cristobal, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
- San Cristobal, Ecuador | Our office located on the street jose de Veintimilla e Ignacio hernandez next to the San Cristobal pharmacy one day before, and the day of the tour the meeting point is the aquarium pier
- San Cristobal, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador