Punta Pitt Tour
All three boobies in a single place
The experience
At the eastern tip of San Cristóbal, Punta Pitt is the only site in Galápagos where all three booby species nest together: blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca. The trail climbs through a canyon of volcanic tuff sculpted by the wind.
The excursion combines that spectacular walk — rocky ground and vast views — with beach and sea time at the foot of the hill, where the sea lions rule the sand.
Three booby species
The only place in the archipelago where blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca boobies nest on the same site.
Tuff canyon
The trail climbs between walls of compacted ash whose shapes and colours are unique at first light.
Olivine beach
The beach at the foot of the hill mixes green olivine sand with sea lion colonies.
How is the day spent?
A day on this tour
Indicative itinerary — it may change with the tide, the weather and National Park rules.
Sailing to the eastern tip
Casting off from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno along the northern coast (±2 hours).
Up the canyon
About 2 hours' walk up the tuff trail to the booby nesting sites.
Lunch and beach
Lunch on board and a rest on the olivine beach among the sea lions.
Snorkelling
Snorkelling session in the sheltered bay beside Pitt islet.
Return
Sailing back to port.
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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