Name: North Seymour & Bachas Beach Tour | galapagos tour
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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 the Galaxy Skape 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.

Galapagos Day Tour

Day 1: North Seymour Island & Bachas Beach

Operation Day: Tuesday & Friday
Meeting point: Entrance of Puerto Ayora’s Church, in front of the pier
Departure hour: 8:15 a.m. (arrive 10 minutes early)
Arriving site: Itabaca Channel
Coming hour: 4:00 p.m. (estimated return)

Meet the tour group at 8:15 at the entrance of Puerto Ayora’s Church in front of the pier, arriving 10 minutes before departure. From there, travel by bus to the Itabaca Channel. Board the Galaxy Skape to begin the excursion to North Seymour Island, located north of Santa Cruz Island. North Seymour is known for its colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, described in the source as the "Galapagos pirates."
After the North Seymour visit, enjoy lunch aboard before continuing to Bachas Beach, located on the side of Santa Cruz Island. Arrival at the beach involves a landing from the panga to shore. The source recommends disembarking and then using light walking shoes for the remainder of the visit. At Bachas, guests can. Enjoy a relaxing walk along the beach. The beach is also suitable for swimming. Features a lagoon behind it as well as a longer stretch of coastline for walking and observing wildlife.
The saltwater lagoon may offer sightings of blue herons and small birds while both the large and small beaches are nesting areas for green sea turtles. During snorkeling, guests may encounter reef fish, various rays and other marine species. Following the Bachas Beach experience, return to the Itabaca Channel. Transfer to Puerto Ayora’s pier, concluding the day-long adventure at approximately 16:00.

Meals Included: Lunch

Galapagos Day Tour Includes

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 (only if the size is provided at least 72 hours before the trip).

1 bilingual naturalist guide (English-Spanish).

Fins (only if the size is provided at least 72 hours before the trip).

Lunch on board.

Towels.

Local tax.

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)

Fins, provided the size is supplied at least 72 hours before the trip

Lunch on board

Towels

Local tax

Galapagos Day Tour Does not Include

International flights to/from Ecuador.

Airfare to/from the Galapagos Islands (Quito or Guayaquil).

Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 per person).

Transit Control Card (USD 20 per person).

Alcoholic beverages.

Tips.

Personal expenses.

Travel insurance (highly recommended).

Additional services not listed.

International flights to/from Ecuador

Airfare to/from the Galapagos Islands (Quito or Guayaquil)

Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 per person)

Transit Control Card (USD 20 per person)

Alcoholic beverages

Tips

Personal expenses

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Additional services not listed

Galapagos Day 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.

Explore beaches that serve as nesting areas for green sea turtles.

Snorkel with the possibility of seeing colorful reef fish, various rays, and other marine species.

Travel Tips

The tour operates every Tuesday and Friday. The meeting point is at the entrance of Puerto Ayora’s Church, in front of the pier, at 8:15 a.m. Guests should arrive 10 minutes before departure. The estimated return time is 4:00 p.m. Light walking shoes are recommended after disembarking at Bachas Beach. Wetsuits and fins are included when the required sizes are provided at least 72 hours before the trip. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

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