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Explore the smallest island. The Pinnacle Rock is the icon, on the eroded cone foot, a colony of penguins cohabit with sea lions and marine birds. Snorkelers will enjoy at Sullivan Bay swimming and relax next to exotic animals.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- - Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. - The driver will be holding a sign with your first name and last name on it. - The staff or the driver will ask your name at the reception, be ready.
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Wonderful trip in Bartolome ; trekking , snorkelling with Penguins and a very good lunch aboard . Everything was perfect !!!
It was a wonderful day! Guide was knowledgeable and very helpful! Enjoyed every minute! Highly recommend!
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Itinerary
Pickup location:
Puerto Ayora
Bus/coach
(45 minutes)
Yacht
(2 hours)
Bartolomé Island
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Hiking, Safety briefing, Wildlife viewing (1.5 hours)
Bartolomé Island
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (30 minutes)
Bartolomé Island
Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling, Marine life viewing, Safety briefing, Wildlife viewing (1.5 hours)
Bartolomé Island
Beer, Cocktail, Coffee, Tea, Wine, Lunch, Meal onboard (1 hour)
Yacht
(2 hours)
Bus/coach
(45 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Puerto Ayora
Main sites passed
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Explore the extinct volcano and wonder landscape.
- Discover the Galapagos penguin path.
- Enjoy snorkeling practice next to green marine turtles & sea lions
Full description
Description
Bartolome will welcome our guests to the incredible natural wealth of teeming Galapagos wildlife where they will be amazed with the dramatic views of the luscious landscape. It is a fantastic spot to take personal and group pictures and it is a jewel-toned setting for charismatic penguins, skittering crabs and marine iguanas. At the sandy cove the adventurers will start to snorkel with the speedy Galapagos penguins. Also, hundreds of colorful reef fish, sea turtles and rays are surrounding the island. At the shade of the Pinnacle Rock our excursionist will have the best place to snorkel and to take photograph of the endemic penguins and the rock looks out across pale beaches and blue-green water, their colors offset by the coal-black lava flow at Sullivan Bay. A hot lunch and refreshments are provided on the boat. At the end of the journey the boat will come back to Santa Cruz, after that a bus will take you to the most comfortable and environmentally friendly lodge.
It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in order to neutralize the sea temperature, because it falls below 20ºC from June to November and it is up to 27ºC from December to May.
Departure: 6:45 am bus pick up at the Puerto Ayora Pier
Returning time: approximately at 5:00 pm and it will drop you off at Puerto Ayora Pier
Journey Time: 40 minutes ride by bus until Itabaca Channel then comfortable yacht will travel around 2 hours to Bartolome Island.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Highlight activity: walking and snorkeling
Transportation: shared bus and yacht
Important: A day before to the tour all passengers must be at 6:00 pm in the Galapagos Path for wetsuit fitting.
Bartolome will welcome our guests to the incredible natural wealth of teeming Galapagos wildlife where they will be amazed with the dramatic views of the luscious landscape. It is a fantastic spot to take personal and group pictures and it is a jewel-toned setting for charismatic penguins, skittering crabs and marine iguanas. At the sandy cove the adventurers will start to snorkel with the speedy Galapagos penguins. Also, hundreds of colorful reef fish, sea turtles and rays are surrounding the island. At the shade of the Pinnacle Rock our excursionist will have the best place to snorkel and to take photograph of the endemic penguins and the rock looks out across pale beaches and blue-green water, their colors offset by the coal-black lava flow at Sullivan Bay. A hot lunch and refreshments are provided on the boat. At the end of the journey the boat will come back to Santa Cruz, after that a bus will take you to the most comfortable and environmentally friendly lodge.
It is recommended to wear a wetsuit in order to neutralize the sea temperature, because it falls below 20ºC from June to November and it is up to 27ºC from December to May.
Departure: 6:45 am bus pick up at the Puerto Ayora Pier
Returning time: approximately at 5:00 pm and it will drop you off at Puerto Ayora Pier
Journey Time: 40 minutes ride by bus until Itabaca Channel then comfortable yacht will travel around 2 hours to Bartolome Island.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Highlight activity: walking and snorkeling
Transportation: shared bus and yacht
Important: A day before to the tour all passengers must be at 6:00 pm in the Galapagos Path for wetsuit fitting.
Includes
- Program inclusions:
- Comfortable yacht
- Share bus
- Pick up at hotel
- Naturalist Tour Guide accredited by GNP
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, and flippers)
- Wetsuit & Towel
- Lunch aboard
- Snack and purified water
- Tax
- Program doesn’t include:
- Domestic or international flight ticket
- GPS National Park entrance fee USD 100.00
- Transit Control Card USD 20.00
- Isabela Island entrance fee USD 10.00
- Medical insurance
- Personal souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverage
- Pictures & videos
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- Visually impaired people
- People over 80 years
- People over 95 years
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Hat
- Swimwear
- Sandals
- Camera
- Waterproof camera
- Comfortable clothes
- T-shirt
- Shorts
- Hiking pants
- Personal medication
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Drones
- Plastic bags
- Alcohol and drugs
- Plastic bottles
- Explosive substances
- Touching the exhibits
- Making fire
Know before you go
- It is required the traffic control card issued by Galapagos Governing.
- Guests with medical conditions and/or special dietary restrictions must make them known to us in sufficient time for us to accommodate their request.
- Boat is subject to availability. If the boat is full, we will arrange for our guests to stay in a boat of an equivalent category and provide transfers.
- Photography is encouraged always keeping mind the Galapagos National Park Rules for Visitors.
- All itineraries, dining options, accommodations, and journey experiences are subject to change without notice due to factors such as climate conditions, season, host availability, operational issues, and guest security.
- The described species in the program can be encountered during the tours but it is not guaranteed that always will be encountered as it depends on natural factors, climate, seasons, and marine currents.