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SUP & snorkeling Darwin Bay

Half-day

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From San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos

duration : 3 hrs
price : $185 per person
depart : 8:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. (other departure times can be arranged in advance)
pick up : designated meeting point

Discover the beauty of San Cristóbal Island from a new perspective with this Stand Up Paddle experience. After meeting at Playa de Oro, your bilingual guide will provide a safety briefing and park rules before beginning the adventure along the coast. Paddling through calm, turquoise waters, you’ll encounter blue-footed boobies, pelicans, frigatebirds, lava gulls, and playful sea lions that often swim nearby. After about 40 minutes of paddling, enjoy a snorkeling session at Darwin Bay where you can spot tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, sea urchins, and starfish. Enjoy refreshing juice and snacks before returning to the port by boat.

Distance
2 km

Level
Moderate / High

Activities
Stand up paddle 70%
Snorkeling 30%

  • Bilingual guide (English/Spanish), double stand-up paddleboard, safety equipment, snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins), support boat, towel, snacks and refreshments
    **Tips NOT included. Wetsuit not included.

  • Swimsuit, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water shoes or sandals, refillable water bottler.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    • Minimum age: 6 years old.

    • Suitable for participants who can swim, snorkel, and manage a paddleboard, with the ability to paddle continuously for around 40 minutes

    • Expect to get completely wet, avoid bringing non-waterproof items

    • Climbing on rocks or the platform at Darwin Bay is strictly prohibited

    • Wetsuit recommendations depend on the season and sea temperature

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Highlights
Naufragio Bay
Darwin Bay
Playa de Oro
Los Marinos Beach
Navy Dock
La Predial Pier
Mann Beach