NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Explore two contrasting Galápagos treasures in one day with the North Seymour and Bachas Beach tour—perfect for wildlife lovers and beach seekers alike! Start your adventure on North Seymour Island, a haven for birdwatchers where you’ll walk among nesting frigatebirds with their striking red pouches, blue-footed boobies performing courtship dances, land iguanas, and playful sea lions. Then unwind at Bachas Beach, a peaceful stretch of white sand perfect for relaxing, swimming, and spotting marine iguanas and flamingos in a nearby lagoon. With a naturalist guide, full snorkeling gear, and onboard meals included, this tour offers a perfect blend of Galápagos wildlife, scenery, and relaxation
TOUR DETAILS:
Departure time: 08:00 – 15:00
From: Puerto Ayora → Itabaca Channel.
Duration: 7 hours.
Navigation: 1 hours per route.
Yacht capacity: 16 people.
Activities: 80% Hiking and 20% Snorkeling.
TOUR COSTS:
$250 Standard Yacht.
$280 Superior Yacht.
$340 First Class Yacht.
$400 Luxury Yacht.
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ITINERARY
07:50
We begin this adventure with a bus ride to the Itabaca Canal (approximately 40 minutes) from our meeting point. This will be announced the day before the excursion.
08:45
Once we reach the canal, the boat’s zodiac will be waiting to take us to the yacht.
08:50
Next, we will begin sailing to North Seymour Island. This journey can take between 50 to 1 hour depending on sea conditions and wind conditions.
09:50
Once we reach North Seymour Island, we’ll disembark in the boat’s Zodiac. The landing will be dry.
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The Visitor’s Trail is approximately 2 kilometers long. This circular trail is easy to moderate in difficulty, allowing visitors to observe the island’s birdlife.
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It features a flat, arid landscape, formed by the uplift of an underwater plate. Its terrain is rocky and sandy, with low, sparse vegetation, especially palo santo trees and gray saltbush bushes. Despite its arid nature, it is a prime spot for bird and wildlife watching.
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You can find frigatebirds, specifically the magnificent frigatebird, which is common in the Galapagos Islands. This island is home to one of the largest frigatebird colonies in the Galapagos, where males can be observed displaying their red throat sacs.
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It’s also famous for its large population of blue-footed boobies, a species easily recognized by their striking blue feet. The island is an excellent place to observe their behavior, including the famous courtship dance where the males display their feet.
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Here you can also observe yellow land iguanas (Conolophus subcristatus), a species endemic to the islands.
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Sea lions often rest on the beach or on rocks at the water’s edge, and can be seen playing in the water or swimming. During the breeding season, which is usually from August to September, it is possible to observe females giving birth and pups on the beaches.
10:30
We’ll return on board to transfer to our next destination. Meanwhile, the crew will offer us refreshments.
10:45
Our next destination will be Las Bachas, a beautiful beach located north of Santa Cruz.
11:30
We will disembark at the beach via the boat’s zodiac. The disembarkation will be wet (across the beach).
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We will visit a small lagoon that has formed on this beach where we can observe a small colony of endemic flamingos.
11:45
The crew will then provide you with snorkeling equipment so you can enjoy the beach. In its crystalline waters, you can observe tropical fish, rays, and sea turtles.
12:45
Later, the zodiac will pick us up and take us from the beach to the boat.
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Once on board, we’ll have a delicious hot lunch prepared by the onboard chef while we enjoy the beautiful beach scenery.
14:00
Finally, we will sail back to the Itabaca Channel, where the bus that will take us back to Puerto Ayora will be waiting for us. We will be back aproximately by 15:00
• Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel)
• Wetsuits (optional. You must try equipment 1 day before in our office)
• Beach towels.
• Personal expenses.
• Travel insurance (highly recommended).
• Additional services not mentioned.
• A deposit of 50% or full amount is required for confirmation.
• The remaining balance must be paid 30 days before the start of the activity.
Cancellation policies 2024
59 to 30 days before the activity:
• Cancellation: 0% penalty
30 to 10 days before the activity:
• Cancellation: 50% penalty per person.
09 days before the activity
• Cancellation: 100% penalty per person.
INQUIRY FORM
- Ministery of tourism operations certificate: 2091762806001.001.5000194
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