North Seymour Island & Mosquera Islet Tour
Galapagos Day Tour from Santa Cruz

Discover one of the best wildlife experiences in the Galapagos with a full-day tour to North Seymour Island and Mosquera Islet. Walk among blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and land iguanas, then snorkel in crystal-clear waters with sea lions, rays, and reef sharks.

This Galapagos day tour combines land wildlife observation with unforgettable marine encounters, making it a perfect choice for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Tour Overview

Departure

Tuesday

Duration

Full day

Location

North Seymour Island & Mosquera Islet

Price

From $299

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Tour Description

Embark on a full-day adventure to North Seymour Island and Mosquera Islet, two of the most captivating destinations in the Galapagos. Begin your experience with a guided walk across North Seymour’s flat terrain, where you will observe blue-footed boobies performing their courtship dances, frigatebirds displaying their red throat pouches, and land iguanas resting under the sun.

After exploring the island, the tour continues to Mosquera Islet, a small sandy islet known for its rich marine life. Here, you will enjoy a snorkeling session in calm, clear waters, swimming alongside playful sea lions, rays, reef sharks, and tropical fish.

This tour offers a perfect combination of wildlife observation and underwater exploration, showcasing the incredible biodiversity of the Galapagos.

Iguana resting on rough gray rocks, facing the camera with yellowish scales and sharp claws visible on its front paws.

Itinerary

Note: The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions and Galapagos National Park regulations.

Morning

Meeting point
Check-in

Morning

Boarding the yacht
Navigation to North Seymour Island

Morning

Guided hike
and wildlife observation

Midday

Navigation
to Mosquera Islet

Midday

Snorkeling
session

Midday

Lunch​
On board the yacht

Afternoon

Return
navigation to Santa Cruz

What’s Included

  • Transportation
  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Snacks and water
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Towels
  • Excursion

What’s Not Included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Wetsuits
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee
  • Transit Control Card (TCT)

Recommendations

  • Comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain
  • Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
  • Light clothing and swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Waterproof bag for personal items

Why Visit North Seymour & Mosquera Islet

North Seymour Island is one of the best places in the Galapagos to observe seabirds and land iguanas up close, while Mosquera Islet offers excellent snorkeling opportunities with abundant marine life.

This tour provides a balanced experience of both terrestrial and marine ecosystems, making it one of the most complete Galapagos day tours from Santa Cruz.

Frequently Asked Questions About North Seymour & Mosquera Tour

What animals can I see on this tour?

You can see blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, land iguanas, sea lions, rays, reef sharks, and tropical fish.

Yes, snorkeling is included and equipment is provided.

Yes, the walk is easy to moderate, and snorkeling is suitable for beginners.

This is a full-day tour departing from Santa Cruz Island.

Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a swimsuit, and a waterproof bag for your belongings.