Overview
Española Island is known for its natural beauty, it is considered a paradise for birdwatchers.
Española Island is, with 60 km², one of the smallest that form the Ecuadorian archipelago of the Galapagos Islands. Two places are especially popular with visitors: Gardner Bay, which has a beach renowned for its beauty, and Punta Suarez, which is interesting for its variety of birds.
If you are in San Cristobal and not Visit this island someday you are going to regret
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- Mobile ticket
What's included
Use of Snorkelling equipment (Mask and Fins)
Professional guide
Lunch
Trekking (1400 meters, approximately two and a half hours)
Snorkeling in Gardner Bay.
Pick up at the passenger pier for boarding
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Anything not specified
Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
meet them at a starting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
7 hours
The meeting point will be at the Puerto Baquerizo`s Pier at 07:30 am,where you will start the adventure with a navigation of 2 hours (approx.) to the Española Island. The first stop will start with a 2-hour walk. Along the way you will see some of the most emblematic species of Galápagos: the Galapagos Albatross (only during the mating season from March to January), Blue-footed Booby, the Nazca Piqueros (that nest there) and the colorful iguanas of Española.
After this walk and back on the boat you will sail to the Gardner Islet and where we can snorkel equipment (mask and fins) to explore the waters of Gardner Bay to swim with sea lions, Galapagos sharks, goldfish and marine iguanas. -
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
2 hours
Then we will return to San Cristóbal and return to Puerto Baquerizo around 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Galapagos).
Additional Information
- Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Full Day Española Island from San Cristobal
Can I cancel Full Day Española Island from San Cristobal for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
What's included?
- Use of Snorkelling equipment (Mask and Fins)
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Trekking (1400 meters, approximately two and a half hours)
- Snorkeling in Gardner Bay.
- Pick up at the passenger pier for boarding
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Anything not specified
- Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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