How big is the group?

The tour is conducted in a group of a maximum of 16 travelers plus the guide.

Does the North Seymour Island Day Tour depart all year round?

Yes, the tour has daily departures and runs throughout the year.

Is the North Seymour Island Day Tour suspended due to wind?

Although it is not usual, in case of a weather alert that prevents the navigation between the channel and Seymour Island in a safe way, the tour will be cancelled. We will offer you a change of date or a refund.

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North Seymour Island Day Tour

Q: Can I choose between visiting Bachas Beach or Mosquera Islet?

The tour includes a visit to Bachas Beach or Mosquera Islet depending on the permit granted to the boat by the Galapagos National Park that day. It is not possible to visit both areas or choose which one to visit.

Seymour North Island full-day tour from Puerto Ayora with snorkel

Santa Cruz Island

1 day

Spanish and English

Starts: From your hotel on Santa Cruz Island between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

Ends: To Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Free cancellation!

Briefing

Hike the black rock trails and snorkel in North Seymour Island with this guided day tour departing from Puerto Ayora.

If the goal of your trip to Galapagos is to see exotic animals up close and and snorkel around it, this day tour is for you. North Seymour Island is the island full of life. Sea lions, iguanas, blue-footed boobies nesting right next to the road, seagulls, or the unique frigate bird are just some of the wildlife you can photograph up close with this Galapagos Islands tour.

The full day tour includes round trip transfer from Puerto Ayora, lunch, snorkeling equipment, a professional local guide and a visit to Bachas Beach or Mosquera Islet.

Tour details

Included

Meals (vegan and vegetarian menu available)
Bilingual naturalist guide (Spanish/English)
Snorkeling equipment
Transfer Puerto Ayora - Itabaca Canal (round trip)
Transfer by boat Itabaca Channel - Seymour Island (round trip)

Not included

Neoprene
Additional Services
Tips

Important information

No previous experience is required to do the snorkeling activity but it is essential to know how to swim to be able to do the tour.

The water temperature in the area where the snorkeling will take place allows the activity to be done without a wetsuit all year round.

The North Seymour Island tour from Puerto Ayora has confirmed departures every Tuesday and Saturday.

Departures on other days of the week are subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 15 days before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show on the day of the tour, your reservation will be considered a no-show and no refunds will be given.

Due to weather conditions and/or operational problems of force majeure, the local agency may change the itinerary to other destinations or cancel the departure of the tour. This change will always be made with prior notice to the traveler who may accept the change of itinerary, as well as request the rescheduling of the tour for another date or a full refund of the payment.

Tour itinerary

North Seymour Island Day Tour

🕗 Duration: 8 hours

📅 Confirmed departures Tuesday and Saturday

👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 Group 16 travelers + 1 guide

Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island

The guide will pick you up at 7:00 a.m. at your hotel on Santa Cruz Island and you will board a minibus that will take you to the Itabaca Channel. In the minibus you will receive the specifications and first indications from the guide. The trip begins!

Itabaca Canal

45 minutes later, you will have arrived at the Itabaca Channel. You will get off the minibus and board the boat that will take you to North Seymour Island. On board the boat you will try on the snorkeling equipment that you will use later on.

Upon arrival at Seymour you will land on a slippery black basalt rock characteristic of this area. The guide will give you instructions on how to move around the island safely. You must wear closed toe shoes.

North Seymour Island

Explore the north of the island! Accompanied by your guide, you will take a short walk along a well-marked trail surrounded by lava gulls, sea lions, brown terns, pelicans, and other tropical birds.

After the tour, you will get back on board the boat to recharge your batteries and enjoy the lunch included in the tour. With your batteries recharged and your stomach full, the highlight of the day will come: snorkeling at North Seymour Island.

Snorkeling in North Seymour Island

Based on the permit granted to the boat by the Galapagos National Park on the day of the tour, your trip will continue to Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island or to Mosquera Islet.

In both cases, the snorkeling equipment will be ready to be unpacked and jump into the water with it.

Bachas Beach

Upon arrival, you will take a short walk to a lagoon, where if you are lucky, pink flamingos will be waiting for you.

In this incredible location you will be able to snorkel. Or if you prefer, you can relax and enjoy this beach of white sand and black rocks of the Galapagos Islands.

Mosquera Islet

Upon arrival, you will also take a short walk along the beach where, if you are lucky, the sea lions will be waiting for you.

The guide will take you to the best location on the islet for snorkeling. If you prefer, you can lie and relax on the beach instead of snorkeling.

Return to Puerto Ayora

You will get back on the boat and head back to the Itabaca Channel. A small fruity snack will be waiting for you on board.

Once in the Itabaca Channel, the minibus will be waiting for you to take you back to Puerto Ayora. There, you will take again the transport that will take you to your lodging in Santa Cruz Island putting an end to the North Seymour Island Day Tour.