North Seymour Island Tour 2026

Travel Itinerary to North Seymour Island

How do you get to North Seymour Island?

This tour begins at 8:00 a.m. We will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Santa Cruz. The trip begins with a 40-minute drive to the Itabaca Canal, the embarkation point for many Galápagos tours. Upon arrival at the canal, you will board a yacht bound for North Seymour Island.

The navigation lasts around 45 minutes, during which time you can enjoy turquoise waters and spectacular volcanic landscapes.

What activities are carried out?

• Nature photography
• Interpretive walk (90 %)
• Snorkeling (10 %)

Caminata

Nivel de dificultad: Moderado.
Al llegar a Seymour Norte, iniciamos una caminata junto a un guía naturalista certificado, por senderos rodeados de vegetación endémica y vistas espectaculares. Durante el recorrido de aproximadamente 1 hora y treinta minutos, podrás ver de cerca a las majestuosas Fragatas Magníficas machos (Fregata magnificens), con sus icónicas bolsas rojas infladas, un espectáculo único de la temporada de apareamiento.

It is common to find blue-footed boobies just a few meters from the trail, showing no fear of visitors. This allows for close-up, natural photographs of their iconic mating dance, where they lift their blue feet one by one in a unique ritual. It is possible to capture intimate moments of incubation and care of eggs or chicks, as well as witness scenes of social interaction and flights over the surrounding area.

To complete this experience, you can't miss the marked presence of Galapagos land iguanas (Conolophus subcristatus), easily identifiable by their golden yellow color, resting under bushes or eating cactus.

This island is home to one of the largest populations of sea lions, which can be found resting on volcanic rocks alongside their young pups playing in the calm waters.

Lunch and navigation

After a delicious lunch aboard the yacht, there is a short navigation to the next destination.

Depending on the itinerary established by the captain of the boat, the adventure continues with a visit to Las Bachas Beach or Mosquera Islet, two fascinating destinations in the north of archipiélago.

Snorkeling

Las Bachas beach

Located in the north of Santa Cruz Island, this coral beach is perfect for a scenic walk along the shore and for photographing the landscape and coastal wildlife. Here you can snorkel and capture with your camera: marine iguanas, red crabs called zayapas, and shorebirds such as curlews and herons that complete a colorful scene. Sometimes you can even see pink flamingos in a coastal lagoon.

Mosquera Islet
This small islet of white sand and rock formations is a hidden treasure between Seymour and Baltra. Here, the sea contrasts with the sand and black rocks, offering minimalist and clean compositions.

Return
After a short break and exchange of experiences, we begin the return trip to the Itabaca Channel, where transportation will take you to your accommodation in Puerto Ayora.

If you like birds, this tour to Seymour is for you!