San Cristóbal Island Highlands Tour

8.4Excellent5 reviews

Free cancellation

from

US$200

From

US$200

I enjoyed the experience; Galo was a very attentive and professional guide at all times.

Ruben

On our tour of the San Cristóbal Island Highlands, you'll walk along the Cerro Tijeretas, go snorkelling at Playa Lobería, and see the Galápagos Islands' famous tortoises in the Playa Punta Carola.

Details

Duration

6 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Lunch
Snorkelling equipment

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 5 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.4

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March 31, 2026
Ruben
Madrid, Spain
I enjoyed the experience; Galo was a very attentive and professional guide at all times.
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February 12, 2026
Emilio
Madrid, Spain
Highly recommended experience. Our whole family had a fantastic time. Our guide, Daniel, was the best part of the entire trip. Attentive and incredibl...
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June 25, 2025
Inmaculada
Pamplpna, Spain
Very good. The French guide was wonderful. It was raining and we had to change the order of the tour. He was friendly. I would do it again. The visit ...
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Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel and head to San Cristóbal Island's highlands.

Our first stop will be at the primera parada tendrá lugar en un Centro de Interpretación, where you'll discover the history of the islands. You'll learn about its natural context, the arrival of man, and the current preservation efforts to protect this unique ecosystem in the world.

Then, we'll go on a walk to observe the coastal relief on the island in the Cerro Tijeretas. From its viewpoints, you'll admire the flight of the frigatebirds and other sea birds. Then, we'll dive into the water to snorkel among sea lions and tropical fish.

Afterward, we'll reach Playa Punta Carola, a white sand beach, where you can relax and continue exploring the seabed. It's the typical habitat of marine iguanas and turtles that swim near the shore.

Lastly, we'll stop at Playa Lobería. Here, you'll enjoy one last snorkel with the playful seal lions, turtles, and the colorful red rock crab that decorate the volcanic rocks.

After ending this activity, we'll start our journey back to the starting point, where we'll finally say our goodbyes after a total of 6 hours.

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Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel and head to San Cristóbal Island's highlands.

Lastly, we'll stop at Playa Lobería. Here, you'll enjoy one last snorkel with the playful seal lions, turtles, and the colorful red rock crab that decorate the volcanic rocks.

After ending this activity, we'll start our journey back to the starting point, where we'll finally say our goodbyes after a total of 6 hours.

San Cristóbal Island Highlands Tour