North Seymour Island Tour
The great theatre of the seabirds
The experience
North Seymour is probably the best place in Galápagos to watch seabirds up close. Its trails cross colonies of frigatebirds with their red throat pouches inflated, blue-footed boobies in full courtship display, and golden land iguanas resting among the palo santo scrub.
The excursion combines an interpretive walk across the island with a snorkelling stop in nearby waters, where turtles, sea lions and shoals of tropical fish usually appear.
Frigatebirds and land iguanas
Walk within a few metres of magnificent and great frigatebird nests, blue-footed boobies and land iguanas in their natural habitat.
Courtship all year round
Seymour keeps its colonies active year-round: there are always courtship displays, chicks or juveniles to photograph.
Snorkelling to finish
After the walk, a snorkelling session to cool off among sea lions, rays and reef fish.
How is the day spent?
A day on this tour
Indicative itinerary — it may change with the tide, the weather and National Park rules.
Meeting point and transfer
Departure from Puerto Ayora to the Itabaca Channel to board for North Seymour.
Dry landing on Seymour
Guided walk of ±2 hours along the loop trail: frigatebird colonies, blue-footed boobies and land iguanas.
Lunch on board
Lunch as we sail to the snorkelling site (Bachas Beach or nearby, depending on conditions).
Snorkelling and beach
Snorkelling session in calm water and beach time, depending on the tide and the day's conditions.
Return
Sailing back, landing and transfer to Puerto Ayora.
What's included?
- Certified naturalist guide (Spanish/English)
- Lunch on board and snacks
- Snorkelling gear
- Towels provided
- Transfer to the boarding point
Not included
- Soft drinks and extras on board
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee and TCT card (current rates on request)
- Tips (optional)
What to pack
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Cap and sunglasses
- Swimwear and a change of clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera or phone in a waterproof case
- Seasickness tablets (strongly recommended)
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