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North Seymour Island Day Tour

$260.00

A must-do for birdwatchers and reptile lovers! Get up close with iconic Galápagos wildlife on one of the Galápagos’ top land-based wildlife sites. Walk among nesting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and both land and marine iguanas on North Seymour Island, then relax or snorkel at Mosquera Islet or Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz. Prices starting from $260 per person.

A must-do for birdwatchers and reptile lovers! Get up close with iconic Galápagos wildlife on one of the Galápagos’ top land-based wildlife sites. Walk among nesting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and both land and marine iguanas on North Seymour Island, then relax or snorkel at Mosquera Islet or Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz. Prices starting from $260 per person.

Itinerary highlights:

  • Morning pick-up: You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Puerto Ayora, or meet your guide and group at a designated location.

  • Transfer to Itabaca Channel: A private bus or taxi will take you on a scenic 35–40 minute drive to the Itabaca Channel, where your boat awaits.

  • Boat ride to North Seymour: Enjoy a 45-minute journey across the water to North Seymour Island, watching for seabirds and marine life along the way.

  • Guided nature hike: Explore the island on foot with a certified naturalist guide. North Seymour is known for its abundant wildlife.

  • Visit to the beach: After your hike, hop back on the boat for a short ride to Mosquera Islet or Bachas Beach on the northern coast of Santa Cruz.

  • Beach time & optional snorkeling: Relax on the beach or snorkel from the shore. You may see sea turtles, colorful reef fish, and—at Bachas Beach—flamingos in nearby lagoons, depending on the tides.

  • Return journey: Navigate back to the Itabaca Channel and transfer by bus or taxi to your original meeting point or hotel in Puerto Ayora.

    Note: The order of activities may vary depending on conditions and logistics.

Wildlife you may see:

  • Blue-footed boobies

  • Royal frigates

  • Lava herons

  • Black-winged Stilts

  • Swallow-tailed gulls

  • Land and marine iguanas

  • Sea lions

  • Lava lizards

  • Sea turtles

  • Tropical fish

  • Flamingos (occasionally at Bachas Beach)

Price:

  • Prices starting at $260 per person. Boat options range from standard speedboat to luxury yacht.

  • Includes bilingual naturalist guide, snorkeling gear, wetsuit, towel, snacks, lunch & soft drinks