Española Island Day Tour

Itinerary highlights:

• Navigation to Española Island (approximately 2 hours) – Enjoy ocean views (keep an eye out for dolphins and seabirds) and receive a guide briefing.

• Punta Suárez or Punta Cevallos – Wet landing followed by a 1.5–2-hour guided hike across lava cliffs to observe wildlife such as waved albatrosses (April–December), blue-footed and Nazca boobies, Galápagos hawks, lava gulls, mockingbirds, sea lions, lava lizards, and marine iguanas.

• Gardner Bay or Manzanillo Islet – Snorkel and relax on a pristine white-sand beach. Swim among sea lions, sea turtles, vibrant fish and sea stars, and possibly rainbow rays and blacktip reef sharks.

• Return – Boat departs mid‑afternoon for San Cristóbal, arriving between 4:00–5:00 PM depending on tides.

Wildlife you may see:

• Waved albatross (seasonal)

• Blue-footed boobies

• Nazca boobies

• Frigatebirds

• Marine iguanas

• Lava lizards

• Sea lions

• Sea turtles

• Tropical birds

• Reef fish

• Blacktip reef sharks and rays (with luck)

Price:

• Starting at $280 per person

• Includes certified naturalist guide, snorkeling gear, towel, snacks, drinking water & lunch