Española Island Tour: Waved Albatross and Wildlife Adventure

Española Island Tour: Waved Albatross and Wildlife Adventure

By Galapagos Local

Features

10h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Explore the secluded beauty of Española Island, one of the Galapagos' hidden gems, renowned for its unique wildlife. This exclusive tour allows you to witness the only nesting site of the Waved Albatross, along with various reptiles, seabirds, and marine mammals up close. Enjoy the chance to see dolphins and whales during the journey, enhancing your experience in this pristine ecosystem. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, this expedition offers expert guidance and an immersive connection with nature.

Española is a strictly protected site managed by the Galápagos National Park. Visitor access is limited to authorised guides and approved itineraries to ensure minimal environmental impact. Its delicate ecosystems exemplify the balance between conservation and responsible tourism that defines the Galápagos Islands.

Please note that meeting times may vary due to weather conditions, safety considerations, and operational requirements for a smoothest and safest experience.

Activity location

Espanola
- Espanola, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sazón Canela
- Ignacio Hernández
- Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Islas Galápagos, Ecuador

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Snorkelling Adventure!

10h
English

Snorkel

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 07:00

Price details

€372.26 x 1 Adult€372.26

Total

Scuba Dive (1 dive)

10h
English

1 Immersion at Gardner
Duration: 1 hour
Same Route to Española!: You'll be going in the same yacht with your friends! Divers have their own guide and snorkellers theirs.

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 07:00

Price details

€490.50 x 1 Adult€490.50

Total

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
Clean Towels
Snacks
Swimming life jacket (life jacket)
Mask, snorkel and fins
Bathroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Vegetarian, vegan and regular food options offered along the excursion.
Sun cream
Video or photographic camera
Wetsuit
Alcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Espanola

4h

Location: Southeastern Galápagos Archipelago Distance from San Cristóbal: Approximately 2 hours by speedboat Española Island is the oldest and most isolated island of the Galápagos, estimated at around 4 million years old. Due to its remoteness, it has evolved into a unique ecosystem home to numerous endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. The island is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and world-class snorkelling and diving sites.

Española Island

1h

Bajo Gardner (Gardner Islet Reef Area) Overview: Bajo Gardner is a shallow marine site located off the coast of Gardner Bay, known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and rich underwater biodiversity. It’s a premier snorkelling (or scuba diving depending on the 'add ons') location, offering encounters with Galápagos sea lions, tropical reef fish, rays, and sometimes white-tipped reef sharks. Highlights: Calm, shallow waters ideal for snorkelling and beginners Frequent presence of playful sea lions and colourful parrotfish Occasional sightings of green sea turtles and Galápagos hawkfish Coral and rock formations that attract a wide range of marine species Experience: Visitors often snorkel from the boat or drift along the reef edge, surrounded by the curious sea lions that characterise Española’s marine life.

Española Island

3h

Punta Suárez Overview: Located on the western tip of Española, Punta Suárez is the island’s most dramatic and biologically rich site. It features rugged cliffs, lava formations, and an impressive blowhole that shoots seawater up to 20 metres high. Highlights: Breeding grounds of the waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata), one of the rarest seabirds on Earth Colonies of blue-footed and Nazca boobies, marine iguanas, and lava lizards The unique Española mockingbird and lava cactus Breathtaking views of crashing surf and cliffs alive with birdlife Experience: The guided trail (about 2 km) passes through colonies of nesting birds and leads to the cliffside viewpoint overlooking the blowhole. Between April and December, visitors witness the courtship dances and nesting activity of the waved albatross — an unforgettable spectacle.

Location

Activity location

Espanola
- Espanola, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sazón Canela
- Ignacio Hernández
- Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Islas Galápagos, Ecuador

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