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| Opuntia Galapagos Surfing Adventure, 5 Days Activities |
This all-inclusive Galapagos surfing adventure is the best way to surf the Galapagos Islands. Your Galapagos surfing guide will coach you through the intricacies of each wave at the ideal times and best Galapagos Surfing spots. Equally important, your Galapagos surfing adventure guide will become your portal into life on the island, he will introduce you to the Galapagos surfing community and likely bring you to the island's best watering holes. Our Galapagos Surfing Adventure provides a much greater experience than just surfing. When the waves aren't breaking you can choose a hiking, biking, sea kayaking, scuba diving, or Galapagos snorkeling adventure. Fine accommodations and superlative service at a beautiful ecologically-conscious seaside hotel: Casa Opuntia gives distinctiveness to our Galapagos surfing adventure.
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| Opuntia Galapagos Surfing Adventure, 5 Days Highlights |
- Catching waves up to 18 feet at Punta Carola during strong swells, considered to be the best Galapagos Surfing spot.
- World-class waves in a world-class National Park guarantee a world class Galapagos Surfing Adventure.
- Great Galapagos Surf with fun square-barrels and tubes.
- Un-crowded beaches ideal for Galapagos surf and Galapagos Snorkeling.
- Share the waves with sea lions and sea turtles that love Galapagos Surfing.
- Riding a wave for 300 (1,000 feet) meters at Tongo Reef –Galapagos surf spot.
- Warm Galapagos surfing waters December - April.
- Terrific Galapagos snorkeling and sea kayaking.
- See marine iguanas, boobies, lava lizards, finches, and Sally Light-footed crabs while you enjoy your Galapagos Surfing Adventure.
- The value of having an expert local Galapagos surfing adventure guide is immensurable.
- All Galapagos Surf spots are conveniently located close to the hotel.
- After a Galapagos Surfing adventure day relax at a first-class waterfront hotel with swimming pool and gourmet restaurant.
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| The Opuntia Galapagos Surfing Adventure, 5 Days Experience: |
With this unique 5 day Galapagos Surfing adventure you have the opportunity to combine the best Galapagos surf spots according to your own experience an expectations. Surfing in the Galapagos Islands has never been so easy! As we include 4 nights of accommodation in Casa Opuntia Hotel, the airport transfers, and all meals form dinner on arrival day until lunch on departure day. Galapagos Surf is great, but we also give you the opportunity to explore the Islands in a day of Galapagos snorkeling and kayaking as alternate activities for your Galapagos surfing adventure. Or enjoy a half day hiking in the highlands and discover a Crater Lake and giant tortoise at the breeding center. The Galapagos surfing adventure begins when you arrive to San Cristobal Island and meet your guide, he will help you to select different Galapagos Surf spots and plan the Itinerary for an unforgettable Galapagos Surfing Adventure. |
 Opuntia Galapagos Surfing Adventure, 5 Days Recommended Spots
Punta Carola Galapagos Surfing Spot: Considered as the best wave for Galapagos surf, it is one of the top waves in South America. Punta Carola offers square barrels and long rides. Provides fairly consistent Galapagos surf, and at high tide you will find right-hand waves that average up to ten feet, but can get even bigger! Low tide is perfect for boogie boarders and beginning surfers. It also has a post-card worthy beach with excellent Galapagos snorkeling when you want a break from the waves.
El Cañon Galapagos Surfing Spot: 10 minute away from the hotel, this is a great Galapagos surfing bay with fast tubing left-hand waves averaging 6 feet. El Cañon takes N, NW, W and strong SW swells. It is also a favorite Galapagos Surf spot for sea lions and Ideal for Galapagos Snorkeling.
La Loberia Galapagos Surfing Spot: A 10 minute drive from the hotel, this is a beautiful white sand beach with very consistent 6 foot right and left-handers waves great for Galapagos snorkeling or surfing. Tongo Reef Galapagos Surfing Spot: A southerly and westerly swell that provides fun tubes (left-hand wave). Best of all, this wave can be ridden for over 300 meters! One of the best places for Galapagos Surfing or Galapagos Snorkeling.
Manglecito Galapagos Surfing Spot: A 15-20 minute boat ride away, Manglecito is a gorgeous beach with fun 6 foot right-hand waves. It requires a strong N or NW swell and must be done at low tide, but the wave lasts 6 hours. (Boat ride not included). This is also a great place for Galapagos snorkeling.
INCLUDED: Galapagos-certified guide, activities as described, all meals as described (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), land transportation, 2 dock/airport-hotel transfers, accommodations at Casa Opuntia
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare to/from Galapagos; Galapagos National Park entrance fee; adventure tours other than the ones included; surf board, hotel & restaurant beverages, tips. IMPORTANT: This Galapagos Surf itinerary is subject to change without notice due to seasonal changes, last minute weather conditions and adjustment of Galapagos National Park policy. |
Opuntia Galapagos Surfing Seasons:
San Cristobal Island is a unique Galapagos Surfing Destination, as it receives northern and southern swells equally well, which means there is good Galapagos surf year-round.
December – March: This is the absolute best time for a Galapagos Surfing Adventure, because the northern swell is largest and most consistent.
April – May: Still provide very high quality Galapagos surfing as both the northern and southern swells are pulsing at this time.
June – November: Is a bit colder and windier and only has a southern swell, but you will still find good waves to for your Galapagos surfing Adventure. This season is excellent for Galapagos Snorkeling as lower water temperatures attract more marine wildlife.
Opuntia Galapagos Surfing Important Information:
Average swells face height: 4 to 8 feet.
Maximum Swell face height: 12 to 18 feet.
Bottom Composition: Volcanic rock / boulder (similar to Hawaii but without reefs).
Water temperatures: December – May 21-24 C (70-75 F); June – Nov. 20-22 C (68-72 F); El Niño years 24-26 C (75-79 F).
Crowd Dynamic: Light - Moderate.
Access: Boat, car, and walking. |
Opuntia Galapagos Surfing Important Information:
| Average swells face height: 4 to 8 feet.
Maximum Swell face height: 12 to 18 feet.
Bottom Composition: Volcanic rock / boulder (similar to Hawaii but without reefs)
Water temperatures: December – May 21-24 C (70-75 F); June – Nov. 20-22 C (68-72 F); El Niño years 24-26 C (75-79 F)
Crowd Dynamic: Light - Moderate.
Access: Boat, car, and walking |
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