North Seymour Island (Isla Seymour Norte) Tours and Tickets
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North Seymour Island (Isla Seymour Norte)

Because the island is an important fishing site for marine birds, many ornithologists flock here.
The island’s upwelling phenomenon (when cooler, nutrient-rich water replaces warmer surface water) helps promote its marine diversity, perfect for snorkeling and diving.
The island’s terrain is rocky and partly sandy, and is considered difficult to navigate on foot.
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To access any of the islands in the Galapagos archipelago, foreign visitors need to pay an admission fee of US$200 for adults (anyone over the age of 12) and US$100 for children. Ecuadorian nationals receive a hefty discount, as do visitors from South American countries.
On North Seymour Island, you can see the Galapagos’ signature biodiversity. You're likely to spot blue-footed boobies (the island is home to the largest nesting colony in the archipelago), marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, and frigatebirds, famous for their vivid red throat.
There’s only one hiking trail on North Seymour Island, which is 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) and is an easy route with almost no elevation gain. The 20-minute hiking trail takes you along the island’s rugged coast, and you’re likely to see some of the birds that the island is so famous for.
Yes, many boat tours from Santa Cruz Island stop to snorkel at North Seymour Island, as the waters surrounding it are rife with marine life. On scuba diving or snorkel trips, you may spot hammerhead sharks, marine iguanas, eagle-spotted manta rays, blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, sea snakes, and more.
North Seymour Island is off the coast of Isla Batra, home to an airport and regular ferry connections to Santa Cruz Island, which features the Galapagos’ main tourist hub of Puerto Ayora. You can combine the island with a trip to Playa Tortuga, the Giant Tortoise Reserve, and Kiosk Street, a lively area that is renowned for its seafood.












































































































































