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Duration: 9 days
4-10 Travelers: $2435 per person
3 Travelers: $2640 per person
2 Travelers: $3040 per person
At this point in time, we are unable to operate our Galapagos Kayaking Adventure due to a recent ban on sea kayaking on several islands. We are still operating our popular Galapagos MultiSport Adventure, which includes sea kayaking, snorkeling, and many other active ways to explore the islands (click here for details).*
* Note: this interim ban is due to a complex political situation between the Galapagos National Park authorities and the Ecuadorian government and we anticipate policy change by the end of 2008 to again allow kayaking in all of our original sites.
Of our many Galapagos tours, this one is designed especially for the paddling enthusiast. It takes you by kayak through turquoise waters, along lava channels, blue lagoons, quiet coves and white sand beaches to discover the riches of this incredible archipelago. The ultimate in active adventure travel, this Galapagos kayaking tour offers fantastic snorkeling and opportunities to hike and scuba dive (on request) as well. Challenge yourself to the sporting experience of a lifetime in these legendary Enchanted Isles.
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Today paddle north following the coastline, observing boobies, terns, pelicans, frigatebirds and playful sea lions that follow along, a memorable sight of Galapagos tours. The destination is Isla Lobos, a small island near Playa Ochoa that forms a narrow stretch of calm turquoise water where marine turtles and rays make their home. Walk on the islet in search of its abundant birdlife, and after relaxing on Playa Ochoa, visit Roca Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock), a prime snorkeling area filled with colorful sponges, barnacles, coral formations, dozens of tropical fish species and hammerhead sharks. Overnight at your San Cristóbal hotel. (B, L)
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The first part of the day is spent on the northern part of Santa Cruz Island paddling the turquoise channels and exploring the white sand beaches that separate Santa Cruz from Baltra Island where you'll see sea lions, marine turtles and tropical fish. Then cross the island by car to reach El Chato Reserve, the natural habitat of the Galapagos tortoise and an essential place to visit on Galapagos tours, where you'll also observe many species of birds and other animals, and enter lava caves with unusual volcanic tunnel formations. Spend the night in Santa Cruz. (B, L)
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Today you'll take a motorized boat north of Puerto Villamil along the scenic coastline to observe the area's rich marine life. Continue by kayak around coves, islets and mangroves, home to the elusive Galapagos penguin, and see egrets, herons, pelicans, and other species. Today's highlight is an area unique in the world for paddling and snorkeling: the calm water pools around an underwater lava bridge, tunnel formations and a collapsed lava floor. Overnight again on Isabela Island as your Galapagos tours wind down. (B, L, D)
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