Day Trip to North Seymour Island from Puerto Ayora

Name: Day Trip to North Seymour Island from Puerto Ayora
Brand: Viator
Price: 370 USD
Availability: InStock
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4.7(16)8 hoursEnglish, SpanishBook 2 days aheadSanta Cruz, Ecuador

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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.

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)

Not included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Tips
Wetsuit

What you'll do

Canal de Itabaca
Ecuador
After a fifty minute drive to Itabaca Canal, you will board the yacht in groups. Once in the yacht, safety instructions will be explained.
15 min
Metropolitan Touring
Ecuador
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.
2 hours
Playa las Bachas
Ecuador
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.
1 hour
Canal de Itabaca
Ecuador
You will disembark the yacht in groups and board our shuttle. Make sure not to forget anything on board of the yacht or shuttle.
15 min

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

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.

Good to know

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