Galapagos - North Seymour Island Wildlife Snorkeling Tour + Lunch

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About this activity

Explore the rugged Black Rock Trails and snorkel off the coast of North Seymour Island on this guided full-day tour from Puerto Ayora.

If you're heading to the Galapagos to experience wildlife up close and enjoy snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, this adventure is perfect for you. North Seymour Island is teeming with life—get up close to sea lions, land iguanas, nesting blue-footed boobies, seagulls, and the iconic frigatebirds. This tour offers incredible photo opportunities and unforgettable encounters with native wildlife.

Your full-day excursion includes round-trip transportation from Puerto Ayora, lunch, snorkeling gear, a knowledgeable local guide, and a visit to either Bachas Beach or Mosquera Islet.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Howlanders

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Neoprene
Not included: Additional Services
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

Your guide will meet you at 7:00 a.m. at your hotel on Santa Cruz Island. From there, you’ll hop on a minibus that will take you to the Itabaca Channel. During the ride, the guide will provide important instructions and details to get you ready. And just like that, the adventure begins!
Canal de Itabaca

one hour

About 45 minutes later, you’ll reach the Itabaca Channel. You’ll get off the minibus and hop onto the boat that will take you to North Seymour Island. While on the boat, you’ll try on the snorkeling gear you’ll be using later.

Once you arrive at Seymour, you’ll step onto the slippery black basalt rocks that are typical of this area. The guide will provide safety tips on how to explore the island. Make sure to wear closed-toe shoes.
Stop 3

2 hours

Head to the northern part of the island! With your guide by your side, you’ll take a short walk along a clearly marked path, surrounded by lava gulls, sea lions, brown terns, pelicans, and various tropical birds.

After the walk, you’ll return to the boat to relax and enjoy the lunch included in the tour. Once you’re re-energized and satisfied, the highlight of the day awaits: snorkeling at North Seymour Island.

Depending on the permit issued by the Galapagos National Park for that day, your journey will then continue either to Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island or to Mosquera Islet.

In either case, your snorkeling gear will be ready so you can jump right into the water and start exploring.
Playa las Bachas

one hour

When you arrive, you’ll take a brief walk to a lagoon where, if you’re lucky, you might spot pink flamingos waiting for you.

At this amazing spot, you can snorkel or, if you prefer, simply relax and take in the beautiful white sandy beach and black volcanic rocks typical of the Galapagos Islands.
Stop 5

one hour

When you arrive, you’ll also enjoy a brief walk along the beach where, if you’re lucky, sea lions might be waiting to greet you.

Your guide will lead you to the best snorkeling spot on the islet. If you’d rather, you can just relax and lounge on the beach instead of snorkeling.
Puerto Ayora

30 min

You’ll board the boat again and start your return trip to the Itabaca Channel. A light fruity snack will be served on board.

Once you arrive at the Itabaca Channel, the minibus will be ready to take you back to Puerto Ayora. From there, you’ll catch your transport back to your accommodation on Santa Cruz Island, concluding the North Seymour Island Day Tour.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Palm Garden Galapagos
Bay House
Angermeyer Waterfront Inn
La Isla Hotel Galapagos
Pikaia Lodge
Mwc Galapagos
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel
Hotel Los Piqueros
Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel
Hotel Galapagos Tortuga Bay
Hotel Deja Vu
Galapagos Safari Camp

and 29 more pickup points

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

Using your ticket

These are the contact details of the local agency:

Visiting Galapagos

Gabriela

+593 99 521 4144

Calle Cucuve 171 e Isla Plazas

Your reservation has been confirmed! The guide will pick you up at your hotel in Santa Cruz Island from 7:00 in the morning. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected], we are waiting for you in the Galapagos Islands!

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.