The Day Tour to North Seymour Island departs from Itabaca Canal, the sailing is about one hour, this island is located to the North of Santa Cruz Island. In this wonderful island you will be welcomed by sea lions in the dock and rocks, the landscape of the island is contrasted by Palo Santo (incense stick) forest and red-colored soil; here you may expect to spot blue footed boobies nesting (or making their courtship dancing, depending of the season), swallowed tail gull sitting in the cliffs and admire large number of frigate birds in their nests. The snorkel will take place in Las Bachas Beach which is located in Santa Cruz Island, you may spot sharks, variety of fishes and maybe flamingos in the beach lagoon.
TRAIL MAP
TOUR SCHUDULE
Pick-up
Pick-up starts at designated time and is included in hotels in Puerto Ayora only. Hotels in Punta Estrada neighborhood are excluded and must be at a meeting point is at the entrance of catholic church in front of the main pier in Puerto Ayora
Itabaca Canal / Boarding
After a fifty minute drive to Itabaca Canal, you will board the yacht in groups. Once in the yacht, safety instructions will be explained.
Departure to the island
The captain will start engines and the journey will begin to the island after security checks with crew members.
Arrival to the island
Engines will stop and guides will announce the arrival, you will have to prepare to disembark for hiking.
Disembark and visit on the island
The disembark will be in groups, make sure to bring water and a camera.
Return to the yacht
You will get back on board.
Lunch on board
Lunch will be served on board to all passengers in the lounge, bridge and rooftop. You will be served fresh fish, salads, rice and dessert afterwards.
*Special meals under request only*
Snorkel time on Las Bachas Beach
You will discover the marine wildlife around the island or just enjoy a sunbath on the beach.
Return to the yacht
You will get back on board.
Return to Santa Cruz / Itabaca Canal
The captain will start engines and the journey back home will begin after security checks with crew members.
Return to Puerto Ayora
You will disembark the yacht in groups and board our shuttle. Make sure not to forget anything on board of the yacht or shuttle.
Arrival to hotel
This is the estimated time of arrival to your hotel in Puerto Ayora.
*Order may vary. This is just an example. It does not extrictly follows order or times.
INCLUSIONS
Lunch
Transportation*
Snorkel Gear
Water Refill
Beach Towel
Naturalist Guide
*Pick-Ups in hotels in Puerto Ayora only. **Day Tour to Santa Fe Island does not have Pick-up.
EXCLUSIONS
Airfare, personal expenses, wetsuit, alcoholic beverages, extra beverages, tips and other service/product not mentioned.
FEATURES
Duration
8 hours aprox.
Time Required
One full day in Santa Cruz Island.
Highlights
Blue footed boobies, sea lions, frigate birds, marine iguanas, land iguanas.
Suggest to Bring
Swim suit, water bottle (to refill on board), camera, hiking shoes, cap/hat, insect repellent, sunglasses and sunscreen.