North Seymour - North Seymour

Galapagos Islands

Overview

North Seymour is a tiny uninhabited island near Baltra Island and Santa Cruz Island and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Galapagos. Formed as a result of a tectonic uplift, it is famous for being a haven for seabirds, like Frigate Birds, Blue-footed Boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, herons and hawks, and you can see their nesting spots everywhere around the island. It's also a great spot for snorkeling and diving, due to the upwelling phenomenon that attracts a diversity of marine wildlife: various species of sharks, sea lions, rays, marine iguanas and even Galapagos Snake.

Difficulty: Easy

Disembarkation: Dry Landing

Interactions: Hiking ,Snorkeling ,Dinghy Ride

Highlights at North Seymour

• Nesting Frigatebirds

Animals:

Blue-Footed Booby, Brown Pelican, Darwin’s Finches, Galapagos Dove, Galapagos Frigatebirds, Galapagos Land Iguana, Galapagos Lava Lizard, Galapagos Marine Iguana, Galapagos Mockingbird, Galapagos Petrel, Galapagos Sea Lion, Galapagos Sting Rays, Swallow-Tailed Gull