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Private tour in Galapagos Marcos L
Giant Tortoises, El Junco Lagoon and Puerto Chino Beach Walking Tour Galapagos
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I am a passionate young guide with family ties to San Cristobal, where I was raised, that date back to the early 1900s. The first of my ancestors to arrive to the island was my great-great-grandfather in 1908. I spent my childhood in San Cristobal and later moved to mainland Quito, the Ecuadorian Capital City, where I lived for around 8 years. I became a Naturalist Tour Guide In 2018 and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Resource Management by the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) Extension Galapagos, in 2023. As a Galapagos Naturalist Guide, my role is to interpret the islands' natural heritage and ensure it is preserved while developing tourism activities. To be aligned with sustainable practices, I am certified to lead groups of up to 16 passengers within the protected areas of Galapagos. Having a Naturalist Guide is a requirement for visitors to enter to certain places and for certain kinds of experiences such as boat tours. Thanks to my studies I became very knowledgeable about the Galapagos' natural history, and as someone who grew up here, I'm also very familiarized with its social aspects. I am very enthusiastic and passionate about my job, and I feel my main purpose is to provide the best experiences to my participants every single time.
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Come and Explore the Highlands of San Cristobal Island With Me!
Overview of your Galapagos tour
We will go along a 15 mile road on a private Taxi and stop in each place of interest for a visit. If the group is larger than 3 ppl send me an inquiry so we modify the tour and add another transportation. In oceanic islands like Galapagos, the moisture increases with the elevation gain. Arid zones turn into lush forests and you find fertile soil and great conditions for agriculture. It is at the Highlands, in the center of San Cristobal where we can observe the only freshwater lake in Galapagos. It is El Junco and it was formed by infiltration of rain and aquifers that nourish this lake and is contained in an old volcanic crater. After this the next stop is: The Giant Tortoises breeding center where we can observe these creatures in their natural habitat and learn more about their restoration with breeding programs. The last stop is at the beautiful Puerto Chino Beach. Here you can take a refreshing bath and walk around the beach and observe sea lions, there is also a short trail with a nice look-out.
Your Galapagos tour itinerary
After the pick up, the ride to El Junco is 30 minutes. Once there we will hike and go up the hill in sometimes muddy terrain and then on a staircase, so we can observe the lagoon and the unique vegetation (Miconia forest). It is possible to see Frigatebirds taking baths in the lagoon. The next ride is to The Giant Tortoises Breeding Center where we can have an encounter with these ancient creatures. Not only adults but also baby tortoises. There we will walk on a trail that is a little bit uneven and rocky. Finally, once in Puerto Chino we will have beach time. We will walk on a paved trail for 10 minutes to get to the beach. The sand is so white and fine grained, it is just a paradise landscape. You can swim or just walk by the beach looking for birds like Darwin Finches, warblers, or even sea birds like boobies and frigatebirds, but also lizards, and sea lions. Ride back to town. Essentials: water, camera, sun protection, towel, swimsuit, hiking shoes
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Type: Public Transportation / Category: Taxi
Taxis in Galapagos are white or yellow pickup trucks that offer private service and are the vehicles allowed to transport tourist. Each taxi can carry 4 passengers, including the guide.
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Galápagos Province, Galápagos Province, Ecuador
The meeting point can be at any of the Lodges or Hotels in San Cristobal Island
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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