Walk the crown-jewel trail of Española — the only place on Earth where waved albatrosses nest. Nazca boobies, marine iguanas in Christmas colours, and a 20-metre blowhole make this the single most dramatic wildlife walk in the Galápagos.
What to expect
Depart San Cristóbal early by speedboat and arrive at Punta Suárez for a 2-hour guided loop trail along dramatic clifftops. Between April and December, waved albatrosses perform their extraordinary bill-clapping courtship dance metres from the path. The famous 'soplador' blowhole erupts in a geyser of ocean spray at your feet, and Nazca and blue-footed boobies nest right beside the trail. Your bilingual naturalist guide delivers rich ecological and evolutionary context throughout.
Good to know
Depart ~06:00 from San Cristóbal; full-day tour returns well before all-aboard. Pre-book directly — departures Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and sturdy walking sandals. The trail is exposed with no shade.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Espanola (Hood) Island — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.