Kicker Rock Scuba Diving Tour Itinerary
One day before the tour – Scuba diving gear handover
To ensure a timely departure, you must come to our agency in San Cristóbal one day before the activity to try on and pick up your full set of scuba diving gear. The gear includes a full-length wetsuit, boots, fins, regulator, BCD, mask, snorkel, weights, and two scuba tanks.
7:50 a.m. – Meet at our agency
Meet our team at the Kingfisher office, where we will check the gear and give you a brief explanation of the day's activities.
08:00 – Transfer to Acuario I Pier and departure
We'll head to Muelle Acuario I to board the boat. There, you will meet your certified dive guide, who will give a safety briefing before you set sail.
9:00 AM – Sailing to Kicker Rock
Enjoy the journey to Kicker Rock, one of the most iconic volcanic formations in the Galápagos. During the journey, you can admire the coastal scenery while the guide shares information about the dive site.
9:30 AM – First dive
You'll do the first dive, lasting approximately 45 minutes, in the famous channel between the two walls of Kicker Rock. Depending on the day's conditions, you may see hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and a variety of tropical fish.
10:30 AM – Surface interval
Relax onboard as you enjoy snacks and drinks. This time allows you to recharge your batteries before the next dive.
11:00 AM – Second dive
Explore a second scuba diving spot around Kicker Rock. Depending on the season and ocean conditions, you may encounter dolphins, sea lions, ocean sunfish (Mola mola), rays, and other species that inhabit this marine ecosystem.
12:15 p.m. – Lunch on board and snorkeling session
After the dives, you'll enjoy lunch served on board. Afterwards, you'll have the chance to snorkel at a nearby beach to continue exploring marine life from the surface.
1:00 p.m. – Visit to a beach on San Cristóbal
Depending on sea conditions, you'll visit Manglesito Beach, Puerto Grande, or Cerro Brujo, where you can stroll along the beach, relax, and enjoy the scenery.
3:00 p.m. – Return to the cruise port
We will wrap up the experience with a return to San Cristóbal port. The arrival time may vary slightly depending on ocean conditions.
