Ecuador · Snorkelling

8-Hour Española Island Snorkelling Tour from San Cristóbal

8 Hours Round trip from San Cristobal Easy pace

Albatrosses bird in the Espanola Islands

Blue-footed booby spotted in Espanola Islands

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat trip from San Cristóbal to Española Island
02 Spot endemic wildlife such as the marine iguana and Hood mockingbird
03 See waved albatrosses, blue-footed boobies, and Nazca boobies in their natural habitat
04 Snorkel among beautiful coral reefs around the island

Head by boat from San Cristóbal to Española Island, a bird-watcher's paradise in the Galápagos. Observe remarkable wildlife, including waved albatrosses, Hood mockingbirds, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, marine iguanas, sea lions, and oversized lava lizards. The tour also includes snorkelling among beautiful coral reefs for a closer look at the marine life around the island.

Upon arrival, spot endemic species, from the marine iguana that changes colour during the breeding season to the Hood mockingbird, the largest mockingbird in the Galápagos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City San Cristóbal Island

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Boat Excursion to Española Island and Gardner Bay

Depart from San Cristóbal to Española Island by boat.
Upon arrival, spot endemic species, from the marine iguana that changes colour during the breeding season to the Hood mockingbird, the largest mockingbird in the Galápagos. You may also see waved albatrosses, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, doves, herons, gulls, hawks, sea lions, and oversized lava lizards.
Participate in snorkelling activities among the beautiful coral reefs.
After exploring, return to San Cristóbal.