The Ultimate Wildlife Experience in Galapagos

Española Island Tour

Walk among waved albatross, blue-footed boobies and sea lions on one of the most spectacular islands in the Galapagos archipelago.

Naturalist guide certified by Galapagos National Park

Explore one of the most remote and wildlife-rich islands in the Galápagos.

World-Class Birdwatching

Observe the legendary Waved Albatross and spectacular seabirds.

Snorkeling Adventure

Swim with sea turtles, rays and colorful reef fish.

Small Group Experience

Enjoy a personalized tour with only 12 passengers onboard.

Quick Tour info - Tour duration Full Day

Departure island San Cristobal

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Española Island Tour

Meet the Blue-footed Boobies — Enjoy a unique wildlife experience and explore the iconic landscapes of Española Island while observing the famous blue-footed boobies in their natural habitat. TOUR DETAILS...

$250,00

Your Adventure Begins Here

Why Visit Española Island?

Española Island is one of the most extraordinary wildlife destinations in the Galapagos archipelago. As the oldest island in the region, it hosts unique ecosystems and some of the most iconic species found nowhere else on Earth.

The island is particularly famous for the waved albatross, a magnificent seabird that nests almost exclusively on Española.

Visitors can experience dramatic cliffs, seabird colonies and exceptional marine life in the waters surrounding the island.

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Explore Española Island

Tour Highlights

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Your Day at Española Island

Tour Itinerary

This full-day expedition from San Cristóbal Island takes you to the remote and wildlife-rich Española Island. Throughout the journey, you will explore dramatic volcanic landscapes, encounter incredible seabird colonies and enjoy snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.

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Getting Started

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Punta Cevallos

Our adventure to this pristine paradise begins at Punta Cevallos, one of the most spectacular wildlife sites on Española Island and a highlight of this unforgettable Española Island tour.

A scenic 40-minute hike takes you through dramatic volcanic landscapes where nature performs at its best. Along the trail, you may spot the famous Waved Albatross, Nazca boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and tropical seabirds.

For travelers searching for an authentic Albatross Galapagos experience or a true Birdwatching Galapagos tour, Punta Cevallos offers one of the most remarkable wildlife encounters in the archipelago. Observing these majestic birds in their natural habitat feels like stepping into a live nature documentary.

Punta Cevallos Española Island
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Playa Manzanillo

Next, we head to the iconic Manzanillo Beach, another breathtaking stop on this Española Island tour.

After a short 5-minute walk, you will discover panoramic views and one of the most peaceful beaches in the archipelago. Surrounded by dramatic coastal landscapes and turquoise waters, this remote beach offers a moment to truly connect with the wild beauty of the Galápagos Islands.

The adventure continues in the water, where you will have the opportunity to snorkel in crystal-clear conditions, surrounded by colorful fish, rays, sea turtles and starfish. Experiences like this are part of what makes excursions from San Cristóbal some of the best tours in San Cristobal Galapagos.

Manzanillo Española Island

Roca Tortuga

Finally, we visit Roca Tortuga, a true underwater paradise and one of the most beautiful snorkeling locations in the region.

Snorkeling here becomes a window into the vibrant marine world of the Galápagos Islands. White-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, rays, schools of colorful fish and playful sea lions glide around you, offering a magical and intimate connection with wildlife.

For travelers who love marine adventures such as Kicker Rock, snorkeling, this site provides another extraordinary opportunity to explore the rich underwater ecosystems that make Galápagos famous around the world. Click here…

Roca tortuga Española Island
A Wildlife Paradise

Wildlife You May Encounter:

A paradise for Galapagos bird photography and wildlife observation Seabirds:

2 Nazca boobies Española Island
1 Albatross Esapñola Island
3 Blue footed boobies Española Island
4 Galapagos Hawk Española Island

Seabirds

4 Starfish Española Island
3 Sea turtle Española Island
2 White tip shark Española Island
1 Sea lion Española Island

Marine life

Expedition Details

What’s included

Española Island
Why Travel With Us

Galapagos Xcursion

We are not resellers — we operate our own boat and work with certified local naturalist guides to provide safe, personal, and unforgettable experiences.

We know the islands not from brochures, but from a lifetime of living and exploring here, and our mission is simple: to share our home with you through safe, personal, and unforgettable experiences designed with care and local knowledge.

4 Melito exterior Española Island
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3 Melito interior Española Island
1 Melito Interior Española Island
Our exploration vessel

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Real Stories, Unforgettable Adventures

We don’t just design tours; we create memories that last a lifetime. Discover why hundreds of travelers choose us to explore the magic of Española Island and its hidden treasures.

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Adriana Diaz
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Que increíble experiencia. Gracias equipo, es una viaje que lo llevaré en mi mente para siempre. Gracias al guía Jorgue por su paciencia, yo no sabia nadar mucho, y él se tomó todo el tiempo para ayudarme a que viviera cada momento igual que el resto del grupo. Al capitán, a los chicos de la agencia, en serio GRACIAS, GRACIAS, GRACIAS! Si buscan pasarla increíble, esta es la agencia que estaban buscando.
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Evelyn Yepez
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Hermosa experiencia.. 😊 el tour fue maravilloso, La guia Laura super atenta y amable.
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Patricio Loor
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Galapagos Xcursion me permitió conectarme mas con la Isla. Pude ver mantarrayas, tortugas, tiburón martillo, estrellas de mar, piqueros y un montón de peces de colores. Su atención y acogida fueron muy buenas.
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Buen servicio y agradable lugar!💞
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Realmente increíble la experiencia con ustedes!! Quedé enamorada de la Isla Española, recomendado el tour y seguramente volvería a vivirla para otros lugares de estas bellas Islas … Gracias Galápagos Xcursion 👏✌🏻
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Amy M
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We booked Kicker Rock snorkeling with Galapagos Xcursions and we highly recommend them. They were very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive when contacting them. They answered all our questions when we were booking from home. They even sent a taxi to pick us up on the day of our tour, and walked us to the pier to ensure we met our guide and were with the correct group. We were very impressed and happy, and would definitely book with them again. Thank you! Oh, when snorkelling the guide took video of the hammerhead sharks that we saw, and even shared the videos with us! That was so great as we didn’t have any underwater cameras. So we have these amazing memories to look back on now! Such a great little extra that is really appreciated!!
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Hice el tour hace un par de meses, acabo de volver a la Isla e hicimos el tour en otra agencia. Y nos sentimos muy decepcionados porque en Galapagos Xcursion por el mismo valor nos dieron un servicio VIP. Billy el chico de la agencia nos asesoró fantásticamente sobre el tour 360• y el tour a la Isla Española ideal para el avistamiento de aves que fue por el cual nos decidimos también con información sobre los otros sitios turísticos e información de las otras Islas. Desde los trajes para el agua eran nuevos, el acompañamiento del guía excelente, el barco super limpio y cuidado tenia WiFi snacks y bebidas todo el viaje. La comida que sirvieron se sentía super fresca y deliciosa. Me tomé el tiempo de escribir este mensaje para que más gente disfrute de este fantástico servicio.
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Kerly Rocafuerte
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Fue una experiencia increíble. La atención desde el inicio fue excelente y el personal siempre estuvo dispuesto a ayudar. Se nota la experiencia que tienen organizando tours, todo estuvo muy bien coordinado y el guía fue muy amable y atento. Pudimos disfrutar mucho del viaje. Sin duda volvería a contratar sus servicios y los recomiendo totalmente.
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Local islander girl here! They have a tour “Sunset and cheers” and it’s the best for relax and take a drink with your friends. Totally recommend it if you want a private moment to watch the sunset with friends La atención es súper buena, son súper detallistas, los drinks están on point, e incluso tienes Dj a bordo🤪
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Carlos Idrovo
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