North Seymour & Bachas Beach Tour
1 Days
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Explore North Seymour’s bird colonies, enjoy lunch aboard a boat, then visit Bachas Beach for snorkeling, swimming, walking, and wildlife watching.
Tour Overview
This day tour leaves every Tuesday. It starts at the meeting point in Puerto Ayora. Guests then take a bus to the Itabaca Channel. There they board a boat for a trip to North Seymour Island. North Seymour Island is famous for its colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. After exploring the island and having lunch on board, the tour moves to Bachas Beach on the side of Santa Cruz Island. Their guests have a landing. They can snorkel, swim, and walk along the beach. Watch wildlife. The area has a saltwater lagoon where great blue herons and small birds can be seen. The beaches are also nesting sites for sea turtles. During snorkeling, guests might see reef fish, rays and other marine life. Finally, the tour returns to the Itabaca Channel. Guests then transfer back to the pier in Puerto Ayora.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: North Seymour Island & Bachas Beach
❯Operation Day: Tuesday & Friday. Meeting point: Entrance of the local church, in front of the pier. Departure hour: 8:15 a.m. (arrive 10 minutes early). Arriving site: Channel. Coming hour: 4:00 p.m. (estimated return). Meet the tour group at 8:15 at the entrance of the local church in front of the pier, arriving 10 minutes before departure. From there, travel by bus to the channel. Board the boat to begin the excursion to the island, known for its colonies of unique birds. After the visit, enjoy lunch aboard before continuing to the beach, where arrival involves a landing from the boat to shore. The beach is suitable for swimming and features a lagoon behind it as well as a longer stretch of coastline for walking and observing wildlife. The lagoon may offer sightings of various birds while the beaches are nesting areas for sea turtles. During snorkeling, guests may encounter various marine species. Following the beach experience, return to the channel. Transfer to the pier, concluding the day-long adventure.
Meals Included:Lunch
Tour Highlights
- Visit North Seymour Island, known for its large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds.
- Travel aboard the Galaxy Skape and enjoy lunch on board.
- Visit Bachas Beach for snorkeling, swimming, walking, and wildlife watching.
- Observe a saltwater lagoon where great blue herons and small birds may be seen.
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What's Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting point at the Itabaca Channel
- Coffee and tea station
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
- Visits, excursions, and activities according to the itinerary
- Wetsuits, provided the size is supplied at least 72 hours before the trip
- 1 bilingual naturalist guide (English-Spanish)
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