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Spend a full day from Puerto Ayora visiting North Seymour’s bird colonies and Las Bachas’ lagoon and beach. Expect close wildlife viewing, a short guided walk on basalt terrain, and afternoon snorkeling with sea lions and turtles.
Spend a full day from Puerto Ayora visiting North Seymour’s bird colonies and Las Bachas’ lagoon and beach. Expect close wildlife viewing, a short guided walk on basalt terrain, and afternoon snorkeling with sea lions and turtles.
You step off the yacht and the island meets you like a living atlas: frigates inflate red gular pouches and blue-footed boobies stamp the lava with awkward courtship steps while land iguanas lumber through saltbush that smells of the sea.
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Operated by Perfect Destiny · Puerto Ayora, Galápagos
You step off the yacht and the island meets you like a living atlas: frigates inflate red gular pouches and blue-footed boobies stamp the lava with awkward courtship steps while land iguanas lumber through saltbush that smells of the sea.
North Seymour is a raised islet of banded lava and coral rubble—geology that encourages low scrub and broad nesting platforms. The birds have used these exposed ledges for generations; frigates reign in the canopy while boobies claim flat ground. Later, at Las Bachas on Santa Cruz, the beach opens into a shallow lagoon where flamingos probe for brine shrimp and sea turtles haul up on soft sand during nesting season. Las Bachas carries a human footnote too: the beach’s name refers to abandoned barges left from WWII-era activity in the islands.
This full-day trip pairs a brisk, guided 50–60 minute walk on North Seymour with afternoon snorkeling and a lagoon stroll at Las Bachas. Expect uneven basalt, short boardwalks, and close wildlife encounters—guides keep groups small and on marked paths to protect colonies.
Practical edge: bring reef-safe sunscreen, a good pair of water shoes, and a light shell—conditions shift with the sun and breeze. Snorkel equipment is provided, but wetsuits are not; if you get cold, rent one in Puerto Ayora. Aim for early departures to catch the birds at peak activity and avoid the hottest midafternoon. Respect the park rules: observe, don’t touch, and let the Galápagos push your sense of wonder without disturbing it.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; short, mostly flat walks and light snorkeling—able-bodied ability to board a yacht and step on/off small boats required.
Masks and fins are provided; wetsuits are not included and must be rented separately if you prefer extra insulation.
Visitors must stay on marked trails and maintain a respectful distance; guides enforce park regulations to protect nesting birds and iguanas.
Yes—this tour includes hotel pickup within Puerto Ayora, boat transport, and lunch served on the yacht.
Birds nest year-round on North Seymour; turtle sightings on Las Bachas are more common during peak nesting months (December–February), while warm-season plankton increases snorkel sightings (December–May).
North Seymour is a raised reef and uplifted lava formation that creates ideal nesting ledges; Las Bachas gets its name from two abandoned barges left from mid-20th-century activity on the islands.
The islands are protected by the Galápagos National Park—visitors must stay on trails, avoid touching wildlife, and use reef-safe products to minimize human impact.
Perfect Destiny operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the yacht and the island meets you like a living atlas: frigates inflate red gular pouches and blue-footed boobies stamp the lava with awkward courtship steps while land iguanas lumber through saltbush that smells of the sea.
You step off the yacht and the island meets you like a living atlas: frigates inflate red gular pouches and blue-footed boobies stamp the lava with awkward courtship steps while land iguanas lumber through saltbush that smells of the sea.
North Seymour is a raised islet of banded lava and coral rubble—geology that encourages low scrub and broad nesting platforms. The birds have used these exposed ledges for generations; frigates reign in the canopy while boobies claim flat ground. Later, at Las Bachas on Santa Cruz, the beach opens into a shallow lagoon where flamingos probe for brine shrimp and sea turtles haul up on soft sand during nesting season. Las Bachas carries a human footnote too: the beach’s name refers to abandoned barges left from WWII-era activity in the islands.
This full-day trip pairs a brisk, guided 50–60 minute walk on North Seymour with afternoon snorkeling and a lagoon stroll at Las Bachas. Expect uneven basalt, short boardwalks, and close wildlife encounters—guides keep groups small and on marked paths to protect colonies.
Practical edge: bring reef-safe sunscreen, a good pair of water shoes, and a light shell—conditions shift with the sun and breeze. Snorkel equipment is provided, but wetsuits are not; if you get cold, rent one in Puerto Ayora. Aim for early departures to catch the birds at peak activity and avoid the hottest midafternoon. Respect the park rules: observe, don’t touch, and let the Galápagos push your sense of wonder without disturbing it.