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Punta Suarez: Waved Albatross & Wildlife Hike on Española

Walk the only place on Earth where waved albatrosses nest — watch them court, clatter bills, and launch from cliff edges above the Pacific. Marine iguanas blaze red-and-green underfoot while Nazca boobies stand sentinel.

What to expect

A panga (zodiac) wet landing deposits you onto volcanic boulders where the trail immediately delivers marine iguanas, lava lizards, and Española mockingbirds at arm's length. The looping 2-km path culminates at the continent-edge blowhole that shoots seawater 20 metres skyward. Between April and December, waved albatrosses perform their extraordinary courtship dance just metres from the trail. Your INGALA-certified naturalist guide narrates every moment, from evolutionary adaptation to conservation status.

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Go Galapagos (Certified Naturalist-Led Expeditions)
USD 1,800 per person (inclusive Galapagos small-group expedition; park entry included)
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Good to know

Albatross season runs April–December; even outside it, the island's full suite of endemics is unmissable. Wear non-slip shoes for boulder scrambles. Galapagos National Park rules mean no independent access — all visits are guide-led. Allow 3–4 hours including panga transfer. Confirm all-aboard time before departure.

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Luxury cruises that call at Punta Suarez — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Celebrity · Celebrity Flora
7 nights · calls at Punta Suarez
from $6,699
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