The Isla Lobos & Playa Ochoa Tour is a wonderful half-day experience for travelers who want to enjoy wildlife, snorkeling, and a beautiful beach without spending an entire day at sea.

Located just northeast of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Isla Lobos is only about 25 minutes away by boat, making it one of the most accessible wildlife excursions from San Cristóbal.

Despite its small size, the islet is home to an impressive concentration of marine and birdlife, including one of the largest sea lion colonies in the area, marine iguanas, and several species of seabirds.

The tour combines a guided wildlife walk, snorkeling in a protected channel, and time to relax at the peaceful Playa Ochoa.

🦭 Isla Lobos

Isla Lobos is a small and tranquil islet surrounded by clear waters and volcanic scenery.

It is especially known for its large population of Galápagos sea lions, which can often be observed resting along the shoreline, swimming nearby, or interacting in the water.

The island is also home to a colony of marine iguanas and provides nesting and resting areas for several bird species.

The guided walk offers excellent opportunities for wildlife observation and photography in a quiet natural setting.

🤿 Snorkeling Experience

One of the highlights of the tour is snorkeling in the channel that separates Isla Lobos from San Cristóbal Island.

The calm, clear waters create an excellent environment for observing marine life.

Snorkeling alongside playful sea lions is often one of the most memorable moments of this experience.

🏖 Playa Ochoa

After the wildlife walk and snorkeling experience, the tour continues to Playa Ochoa, a pristine beach with clear waters and a peaceful atmosphere.

Here you can relax, swim, enjoy the coastal scenery, and take some time to unwind before returning to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

It is the perfect way to finish a morning or afternoon of wildlife exploration.

Activities

• Guided wildlife walk at Isla Lobos

• Birdwatching

• Snorkeling

• Marine wildlife observation

• Beach visit at Playa Ochoa

• Swimming

• Nature photography

The itinerary, wildlife observations, snorkeling activities, and beach visit are subject to Galápagos National Park regulations, weather conditions, sea conditions, and the instructions of the naturalist guide.

Wildlife is completely wild and free-ranging, so sightings and animal interactions cannot be guaranteed.