Galapagos - North Seymour Island Wildlife Snorkeling Tour + Lunch
Overview
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8 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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
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.
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Galapagos - North Seymour Island Wildlife Snorkeling Tour + Lunch
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bilingual naturalist guide (Spanish/English)
Meals (vegan and vegetarian menu available)
Transfer by boat Itabaca Channel - Seymour Island (round trip)
Transfer Puerto Ayora - Itabaca Canal (round trip)
Snorkeling equipment
Neoprene
Additional Services
Tips
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect day excursion.
Linda S,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat was great and our guide Lucho was amazing. The first stop on the island was a very nicely paced walk around to see the birds and iguanas. We saw yellow iguanas and marine iguanas. Sea lions we saw frigates. In particular the red throated frigate (make) in all its glory trying to attract a female. We saw baby frigates still in their nests. We saw the blue footed boobie as well. We then were back in the boat for a morning snack of fruit and onto the snorkeling tour for about an hour which was optional. After snorkeling we were served a very nice lunch of swordfish then on to our last event which was Las Bacchus beach for swimming and hopefully to see the flamingos, which unfortunately we did not.
Birding and sea lions in abundance!
Stay35138562029,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great birding in a small secluded island that is gorgeous! The beach at the end of the tour was gorgeous and loaded with sea lions. The snorkeling was fine in between though that is not the focus of this trip. We saw sharks and starfish as well as other tropical fish.
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