Glide by Zodiac along the island's wild rocky coastline to the thriving Juan Fernández fur seal colony — a species hunted to near-extinction and now rebounding magnificently in one of the South Pacific's most remote sanctuaries.
What to expect
Your Zodiac departs San Juan Bautista and hugs the dramatic volcanic coastline, passing sea caves and sheer basalt cliffs before arriving at the colony's haul-out rocks. Hundreds of fur seals bask, play, and jostle; pups born in the season are irresistibly charismatic. Your naturalist guide narrates the species' near-extinction and remarkable recovery. Seabirds wheel overhead throughout.
Good to know
Morning departures are recommended for calmer seas and better light. The excursion lasts approximately 2 hours. Wear windproof layers — it is considerably cooler on the water than ashore. Pre-book with Far South Expeditions as Zodiac capacity is strictly limited.