Kicker Rock.

Day trip to Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido), San Cristobal Island 2026

Kicker Rock or Leon Dormido is a volcanic rock formation named in Spanish after its resemblance to a sleeping lion. It’s 144 meters high (above mean sea level). The rocks form an exceptional channel suitable for swimming, diving, snorkeling, and observing various species. Take a day tour and observe sea turtles, fish, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, and more.

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Trip Details:

Departure Time: 08:00 am.
From: San Cristobal Island, Hammerhead shark Pier.
Activities: 80% snorkeling, 20% hike.
Duration: 6 hours.
Yacht capacity: 12 people.
Note: Stay 2 nights in Cristobal.

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Tour Includes:

✔ Certified Guide (English - Spanish).
✔ Lunch.
✔ Snacks.
✔ Short Wetsuit.
✔ Snorkeling equipment.

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Tour does NOT include:

• Soft drinks.
• Photos and videos.
• Tips.

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Price: $205

Standard class boat.

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Kicker Rock tour itinerary

The yacht trip starts from the pier on San Cristobal Island and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Once you arrive in Leon Dormido, the crew will help you with the snorkeling equipment so you can observe sea turtles, colorful fish, Galapagos sharks, and more.

Hammerhead shark.
Hammerhead shark.

The waters in Kicker Rock are filled with marine life. This place is considered one of the best for snorkeling in Galapagos, since in its surroundings there are schools of hammerhead sharks, as well as dolphins.

Snorkeling in Kicker Rock.
Snorkeling in Kicker Rock.
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Manglecito Beach

By the end of the excursion, you will visit a beautiful beach called Manglecito, where you can rest and relax in its calm waters and white sand. You will be accompanied by several sea lions resting in the surroundings.

Sea lion.
Stingray.
White tip shark.
Fish.
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Other Tours from the islands:

Sierra Negra volcano.
The Tunnels, Isabela Island.
Kayaking in Tintoreras islet.

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