Walk the pearl-white coral-sand beach of Las Bachas at first light with a certified Galápagos naturalist, seeking out the nesting and emerging sites of the Pacific green sea turtle — one of the rarest wildlife encounters on earth.
What to expect
The soft coral-sand of Las Bachas glows rose-gold at sunrise, and your naturalist begins by reading the beach: a fan of disturbed sand marks a green sea turtle's laborious ascent from the night before. You trace the story from waterline to nest chamber, learning how females navigate by magnetic field across thousands of miles. The adjacent brackish lagoon is a frequent stop for flamingos, stilts, and white-cheeked pintails before the heat builds. The pace is unhurried and deeply immersive — this is observation, not tourism.
Good to know
Turtle nesting season peaks November–January; hatchling emergence peaks February–April — time your cruise accordingly for the most dramatic sightings. Beach landings are by panga (Zodiac); wear shoes that can get wet. NPS rules prohibit flash photography near nests — your guide will brief you fully.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Las Bachas — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Las Bachas
- Private Naturalist-Led Las Bachas & North Seymour Full-Day Expedition
- Las Bachas Snorkel Safari: Sea Turtles, Rays & Reef Fish
- Las Bachas Flamingo Lagoon & Birding Walk with an Ornithologist
- Marine Iguana & Sally Lightfoot Crab Photography Masterclass, Las Bachas
- Las Bachas White Coral Beach & Champagne Sunset Sail, Santa Cruz