North Seymour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to North Seymour Island, one of the crown jewels of the Galapagos archipelago thanks to the wonderful diversity of Galapagos land and marine life. Located just north of Santa Cruz Island, North Seymour is a haven for large colonies of seabirds and wildlife and offers a unique opportunity to witness some of the most amazing and rare species in the Galapagos and the world at large.
North Seymour Island is a remote paradise teeming with wildlife and known for its abundant bird life, you will have the opportunity to see some unusual species up close such as the famous blue-footed sola (piqueros de patas azules in Spanish). A rare giant bird with bright blue legs that you cannot remain indifferent to, this is a wonderful opportunity to watch their fascinating courtship dances and nesting behavior.
North Seymour is also home to Frigatebirds Ave fragata de Galápagos, spectacular with impressive and inflated red throat pockets. They are also unique to the place, watch their aerial acrobatics as they soar effortlessly.

In addition, the island is inhabited by land iguanas, another iconic species of Galapagos. Watch these ancient reptiles populate the shores as they move comfortably through the arid landscape.

North Seymour tour

Today we will go on one of the impressive Alpagos tours to North Seymour Island, an island not inhabited by humans but with an abundance of wild animals and birds, making us humans guests on the island.Today we will go to meet the colonies of the rarest animals on the continent.

Our shuttle will pick you up from the hotel in Puerto Ayora, for a 45-minute drive to the Itabaca Channel, after arrival you board a yacht to North Seymour Island. A cruise that will last about an hour and a half with our guide who will explain to you the uniqueness of the place, the history, and the species of animals living on the island.

North Seymour Island:Upon arrival at Seymour Island we will go for an hour and 30 minute walk, this is an opportunity to see the many marine species that congregate on the island. Here you can photograph the land iguanas that are under the bushes, further down the path you will come across male red-breasted frigatebirds.This island has a large number of blue-footed tits, as well as baby sea lions, blue heron and lava gulls. Returning for lunch on board the yacht,

Mosquera Island and “Playa Las Bachas” Mosquera Island is the neighbor island of North Seymour with a golden beach and turquoise and blue water, this is a time for snorkelers to enjoy the animals that are underwater, this is an opportunity to swim next to the amazing Galapagos sea turtles along with small sharks in their habitat. Back to the boat and continue the one-hour cruise to Playa Las Bachas, located in Santa Cruz, where we will enjoy rest and free time on the beach, its fine sand and clear water will put a perfect end to this tour which was undoubtedly a full day of enjoyment.