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North Seymour Island

North Seymour Island is home to amazing wildlife experiences. This island is alive with life. You can follow trails to see the entire action, but you may have to yield to passing sea lions or marine iguanas while walking. Blue-footed booby nests are where mating pairs perform the courtship dance. You can see hundreds of pelicans enjoying lunch at a dive bomb feeding frenzy on a rocky shore. Then, head inland to find a large nesting area of majestic frigatebirds. These large, dark acrobats are two metres (6.5 feet) in length and sit precariously in low bushes to look after their chicks. The excursion can be completed with a snorkeling trip among sea lions or rays.

Cerro Brujo

Cerro Brujo is a place to visit and explore the coastline. You can also look for wildlife in the water and on the ground at Cerro Brujo. The Galapagos CEO will tell you all about the natural and human history of the area. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters before heading out to a freshwater lagoon, a great spot to see flamingos.

Kicker rock

Take a snorkeling adventure to Kicker Rock, one the most iconic landmarks of the Galapagos Islands. This is home to an incredible variety of marine life. The rock rises 150m (492 feet) above the ocean's surface and can be divided by an arrow channel that small boats can use to navigate. You will be able to see a variety of fish and sharks that have been drawn to the rock, making it an exciting snorkelling experience.

You can snorkel right from the beach at Isla Lobos among the sea lions' families and curious pups. You can spot nesting frigate birds as well as the blue-footed bobies, which are often found on the shore. You should bring your camera so you can capture some great shots at this prime wildlife viewing spot.

This tiny island is ideal for wildlife encounters. You can explore it by foot or boat. You can take a panga ride and see the shorebirds nesting and feeding. You will find two types of sea lions and a small colony blue-footed bobies.

Punta Suarez

Punta Suarez, Espanola's southernmost island, is the best place to go to see a variety of wildlife species. For stunning photo opportunities, hike to the top of this cliff and enjoy the natural beauty of the island's unspoiled wilderness.

Gardner Bay

Gardner Bay is home to the beautiful white sandy beach and sea lions. You must visit the stunning turquoise waters and amazing sea life.

Gardner Bay is a great place to snorkel. You will also see large schools of colourful tropical fish further out towards Tortuga Rock or Gardner Island. You might also see white tip reef sharks resting on the bottom and occasional manta Rays gliding past. You also have the opportunity to swim with sea lions - it's a great experience!

South Plaza Island

South Plaza is one of the smallest Galapagos islands, and has the highest number of land iguanas. You can walk along a path through the cactus forest to see a mixture of coastal and dry vegetation on this vibrant island. It is home to an amazing variety of fauna, including incredible birdlife. You will see red-billed tropic birds, native swallow-tailed and swallow-tailed geese resting on the cliffs and sea lions enjoying the water.

Santa Fe Island

Santa Fe is a great place to see amazing wildlife. To view Opuntia, a forest of giant pear cactus (Opuntia), and its endemic land Iguanas, hike towards the cliffs on the island's northern coast. This is also a great place to swim with sea lions and see a white tip reef shark.

Highlands Giant Tortoises

Santa Cruz's highlands and El Chato Reserve are the perfect places to view giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You can explore the lagoon and lava tunnels of the reserve, but keep an eye out for the owls that frequent the tunnels' entrances.

Puerto Ayora is a small town with unique shopping options and a fishmarket.

Charles Darwin Research Station

Fausto Llerena's Breeding Center is a great place for observing many tortoises in captivity. The famous Galapagos tortoise has been saved from certain death. A corral houses the adult tortoises and a nursery takes care of the young ones until they reach three years old.

Post Office Bay

Learn about the unique history of Post Office Bay by visiting Post Office Bay. English whaling vessels set up a barrel in this area to serve as a postal office in the late 18th century. Tourists use the box mainly to drop off unstamped letters and carry them to distant destinations. Keep the tradition alive: Leave a note and send it.

Devil's Crown

You can snorkel at the "Devil's Crown", an ancient underwater volcano cone located north of Punta Cormorant. You will find large schools of reef sharks, tropical fish, and sea turtles among the coral reef. You should be able to swim well, as the currents can get intense.

Santa Cruz Island: Dragin Hill

For prime bird watching, visit Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill). A short walk will take you to a lagoon that is hyper salinic (saltier than ocean), which is home to pink flamingos and common stilts as well as pintail ducks and other bird species. Scalesia tree forest: This is an endemic area with only 400 Scalesia trees.

Chinese Hat Islet

Enjoy the stunning landscape of Chinese Hat and its white-coral sand beaches. Then, snorkel with penguins or sea lions. There are also swimming opportunities at the cove.

Black Turtle Cove has a mangrove lagoon. Transfer to Quito in the afternoon.

Panga is a great way to explore mangroves and find marine wildlife in both salty and fresh waters. This tranquil ecosystem is home to manta Rays and sea turtles. You can also see white tip reef sharks gliding past.