Island · North Seymour, Galápagos

North Seymour Island

North Seymour Island
Photo: David Adam Kess, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

North Seymour is visited on licensed day tours from Santa Cruz. A guided trail passes nesting seabirds and sea lions.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 3 of Galápagos in 5 Days

Visiting North Seymour Island: what to know

Tickets
Day tour; book ahead, check current prices
Time needed
Full day with travel
Best time
Year-round
Getting there
Transfer to Itabaca Channel, then licensed boat

Galápagos itineraries with North Seymour Island

Day 3 of Galápagos in 5 Days

A day on North Seymour

How North Seymour Island fits into a day.
  1. 6:30Boat to North SeymourSanta Cruz to North Seymour
  2. 8:30North Seymour IslandNorth Seymour
  3. 11:00Bachas BeachSanta Cruz
  4. 18:00Dinner in Puerto AyoraPuerto Ayora
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North Seymour Island FAQs

Can you visit without a tour?

No, a licensed guide is required.

What wildlife will you see?

Frigatebirds, boobies, sea lions and land iguanas.

Should you book ahead?

Yes, spaces are limited.

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