Kicker Rock Tour
Snorkelling between two giants of rock
The experience
Kicker Rock (León Dormido) is what remains of a volcanic cone split in two: two vertical walls rising 140 metres above the sea, separated by a narrow channel where sharks, turtles, rays and endless shoals of fish swim through.
It is the most famous snorkelling site on San Cristóbal and one of the essential Galápagos experiences. The tour is rounded off with beach time in one of the nearby bays.
The shark channel
Float above deep water while Galápagos sharks and hammerheads (in season) pass beneath your fins.
Walls 140 metres high
The silhouette of the sleeping lion at sunset is one of the archipelago's classic images.
A beach to finish
After the snorkelling, a rest on a white-sand beach such as Manglecito or Puerto Grande.
How is the day spent?
A day on this tour
Indicative itinerary — it may change with the tide, the weather and National Park rules.
Casting off for Kicker Rock
About an hour's sailing from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Around the rocks
The boat circles the monolith for photos and seabird sightings.
Snorkelling in the channel
Two passes through the channel between the walls: sharks, turtles and rays in deep blue water.
Beach and lunch
Beach time at Manglecito or Puerto Grande with lunch on board.
Return
Sailing back to port.
What's included?
- Certified naturalist guide (Spanish/English)
- Lunch on board and snacks
- Snorkelling gear
- Towels provided
- Transfer to the boarding point
Not included
- Soft drinks and extras on board
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee and TCT card (current rates on request)
- Tips (optional)
What to pack
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Cap and sunglasses
- Swimwear and a change of clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera or phone in a waterproof case
- Seasickness tablets (strongly recommended)
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