Full-Day North Seymour and Bachas Beach Wildlife Tour

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike the natural trails of North Seymour
• 02 Spot blue-footed boobies during their courtship dance
• 03 See magnificent red-breasted frigate birds in mating season
• 04 Visit Bachas Beach with its white coral sand
• 05 Look for herons and flamingos in the saltwater lagoons

Visit North Seymour for a hike along its natural trails, one of the best places to observe nesting birds in the Galápagos, including blue-footed boobies and magnificent red-breasted frigate birds. The tour also takes you to Bachas Beach, known for its white coral sand and nearby saltwater lagoons where herons and flamingos feed. Along the way, you may also spot tropical birds, pelicans, seagulls, and yellow land iguanas. Enjoy free time to take pictures, swim, snorkel, walk, or simply relax on the beach.

During the mating season, the male inflates its amazing red breast pouch to attract the females.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, French, German, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

North Seymour Wildlife and Bachas Beach

• We are going to visit North Seymour, where we will do a hike along its natural and special trails to observe and enjoy one of the best places for birds during nesting time. Among them are the blue-footed boobies, with their romantic courtship dance, and the magnificent red-breasted frigate birds. During the mating season, the male inflates its amazing red breast pouch to attract the females. Due to this special bird activity, Seymour represents a unique area and is very well recognized in these enchanting islands. Additionally, we will be able to see tropical birds, pelicans, seagulls, and the yellow land iguanas, an endemic species of the Galápagos.
• We are also going to visit Bachas Beach. On this beach, you will find white coral sand, and just a few steps away, there are saltwater lagoons where birds like herons and flamingos feed.
• You can enjoy the activity you prefer most at that moment, such as taking pictures, swimming, snorkeling, walking, or just relaxing on the beach.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bilingual guide, transport, lunch, non-alcoholic drinks (water, juice, or cola), snacks, towel, and snorkel equipment

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Alcoholic drinks
• Any unspecified service
• Extras and personal expenses

What to bring

• It is recommended to carry in a small bag:
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal water bottle (can be refilled with water on board)
  • Hat or cap
  • Coat or sweater
  • Closed or walking shoes
  • Swimsuit and fresh clothes to change, if you wish

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Tour start

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.