Day Trip to North Seymour Island from Puerto Ayora

4.7 (17 reviews) Santa Cruz, Ecuador
Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Day Tour to North Seymour Island departs from Itabaca Canal, the sailing is about one hour, this island is located to the North of Santa Cruz Island. In this wonderful island you will be welcomed by sea lions in the dock and rocks, the landscape of the island is contrasted by Palo Santo (incense stick) forest and red-colored soil; here you may expect to spot blue footed boobies nesting (or making their courtship dancing, depending of the season), swallowed tail gull sitting in the cliffs and admire large number of frigate birds in their nests. The snorkel will take place in Las Bachas Beach which is located in Santa Cruz Island, you may spot sharks, variety of fishes and maybe flamingos in the beach lagoon. Sometimes, if the ocean conditions permit, and the guide and captain allows it, the snorkel place can take place in North Seymour Island shores and canal.

What's included

  • Water Refill
  • Towel
  • Lunch
  • Snorkel Gear
  • Galapagos National Naturalist guide
  • Local taxes
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Tips
  • Wetsuit

What to expect

  1. Canal de Itabaca
    15m
    After a fifty minute drive to Itabaca Canal, you will board the yacht in groups. Once in the yacht, safety instructions will be explained.
  2. Metropolitan Touring
    2h
    The disembark will be in groups, make sure to bring water and a camera. Here you may expect to spot blue footed boobies nesting (or making their courtship dancing, depending of the season), swallowed tail gull sitting in the cliffs and admire large number of frigate birds in their nests.
  3. Playa las Bachas
    1h
    The snorkel will take place in Las Bachas Beach which is located in Santa Cruz Island, you may spot sharks, variety of fishes and maybe flamingos in the beach lagoon.
  4. Canal de Itabaca
    15m
    You will disembark the yacht in groups and board our shuttle. Make sure not to forget anything on board of the yacht or shuttle.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

As you may be among the first or last guests to be collected, please allow up to 20 additional minutes. Kindly provide the name of your hotel, as pick-up service is available from hotels in Puerto Ayora. For private accommodations, including Airbnb properties, the designated meeting point is in front of Santa Marianita Catholic Church, near the main pier, Gus Angermeyer Pier and Ferry Terminal: -0.747650, -90.313515.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian/Vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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