North Seymour Island-Bachas Beach

Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador

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Sphera Galapagos Travel Collection
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Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 16
North Seymour Island-Bachas Beach
Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador

Sphera Galapagos Travel Collection
  • Email address verified
12 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 16

About this trip

This small island is one of the most important fishing sites for Marine Birds. This place is the reason for many travelers and ornithologists to observe the spectacular and diverse amount of birds of the Galapagos.

The visit site is located next to the nesting area of Frigate Birds, both Magnificent and Common, that rest on the trees along the whole year. Witnessing the mating dance of the Blue Footed Boobies is also one of the highlights of the experience. There is additionally a Palo Santo forest that spreads on the south shore of Seymour where birds nest, and offer a spectacular view of the channel formed in between Bartolomé and Seymour.

It is an unpopulated island.

Animals: frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, snakes, herons, hawks, sharks, rays

Plants: Palo Santo, Opuntia

Discover seabird colonies and witness up close and personal, the most intimate courtship, breeding, and nesting behaviors.

You can sail to this beautiful island in a  daily tour yachts licensed to visit the islands:

Yate Altamar

Yate Adriana

Yate Sea Lion



What’s included

  • Trasportation
    Bus and boat transport departing from defined meeting points are included.
  • Naturalist guide
    Certified bilingual guide
  • Lunch
    Made with local ingredients from land and sea served directly to your table
  • Snorkel gear
    Mask, tube and flippers suited to your size are included for swimming activities
  • Towels
  • Coffee and snacks

What’s not included

  • Wetsuits
    Wetsuits are available for rent upon request (10 usd per wetsuit)
  • soft and alcoholic drink
    We suggest to bring money for bar conssumption
  • Tips
    Tipping is common practice on board. Is suggested to bring cash if you wish to tip crew

Available Packages

Trip Price
$245
Deposit: $0

Itinerary

Option 1
Seymour Island

This small island is one of the most important fishing sites for Marine Birds. This place is the reason for many travellers and ornithologists to observe the spectacular and diverse amount of birds of the Galapagos.

The visit site is located next to the nesting area of Frigate Birds, both Magnificent and Common, that rest on the trees along the whole year. Witnessing the mating dance of the Blue Footed Boobies is also one of the highlights of the experience. There is additionally a Palo Santo forest that spreads on the south shore of Seymour where birds nest, and offer a spectacular view of the channel formed in between Bartolomé and Seymour.

It is an unpopulated island.

Its formation is related to an uplifting of the underwater layer that resulted in a very eroded flat rock surrounded by risks. Here, the marine base is still evident, giant rocks and shells are found everywhere.

Hundreds of sharks such as the Tiger Shark, Galapagos Shark, Reef Shark and others, swim by the shore of this island.  The Upwelling Phenomenon caused by the cold currents, enhance the marine diversity on this snorkelling and dive area.

Animals: frigate birds, blue footed boobies, sea lions, marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, snakes, herons, hawks, sharks, rays

Plants: Palo Santo, Opuntia

Discover seabird colonies and witness up close and personal, the most intimate courtship, breeding and nesting behaviors.

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SG
Sphera Galapagos Travel Collection
12 reviews
Sphera Galapagos is a Travel Agency born in the Galapagos Islands from the experience of two professionals living in the islands for more than 20 years. We are specialists in cruises, land tours, scuba diving trips, and more activities related to your stay on the islands.

Reviews

A very well planned one week adventure in the Galápagos Islands! We had wonderful tour guides who explained the flora and fauna. we saw all the amazing Galapagos animals and it was exhilarating to experience snorkeling (three times!!) for the first time ever to see the underwater creatures! It has been a dream of mine to visit the Galápagos Islands since graduating from Genetics and Statistics in university and it was a delight to spend my birthday week there. Thank you again for the marvellous adventure!
By Shelley H for Galapagos tripplan/6 nights-7 days on Sep 26, 2023
Blanca organized the private tour for us very well. Everything worked like clockwork. The tour guides in all three locations were very knowledgeable and helpful. We had a fantastic experience and will recommend Sphera Travel to our family and friends.
By Simmy A for Galapagos tripplan/6 nights-7 days on Sep 21, 2023
Nos lo pasamos genial, la excursión fue increíble, se nos dio un trato muy bueno y la tripulación era fantástica
By Guillermo A for Aventura Terra Nostra 2 dias on Aug 18, 2023
Por el precio de la excursión, me parece que no vale la pena. El yate es muy bueno, no hay duda de ello, pero lo que viene a ser la excursión deja mucho que desear.
By Guillermo A for Windrose Luxury Yacht on Aug 18, 2023
Nos lo pasamos genial, tuvimos buena atención y la tripulación fue fantástica
By Guillermo A for Dive Adventures on Aug 18, 2023
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