Bartolome Island Tour
Days available
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, SatSchedule
6AMLanguages offered
English & SpanishDuration
12 hrsTransportation
AvailableOn this tour, you’ll get to hike on the Galápagos island of Bartolomé (or Bartholomew, in English). As you hike, you’ll learn about the volcanic landscape.
This tour begins early in the morning on Baltra Island. Breakfast is served on board.
From there, you’ll set sail for the small volcanic island of Bartolomé. Your island hike will take you to Pinnacle Rock, which is the most notable feature of the island’s landscape. It is an eruption frozen in time — when the magma shot out of the volcano, the cold sea water solidified the Pinnacle Rock formation.
Your hike will last about an hour. On the way, you’ll keep an eye out for lava lizards and lava cacti. At the summit of the hike, visitors get an expansive view of Pinnacle Rock.
Next stop, Bartolomé Island’s coral beach. Take a dip in the water and go snorkeling, for the chance to see sea turtles, sea lions, tropical fish and Humboldt penguins. You'll have lunch on the return trip to Baltra Island.
What to Bring
Sunglasses, swimsuit, wide-brimmed hat, sandals, hiking shoes, aqua shoes, short wind jacket, sunscreen cream and cash for tips.What's included
Transportation to and from Puerto Ayora, breakfast, lunch, guided tour, snorkeling equipment, and towels.Rules
The pick-up time has a tolerance of 15 minutes. This service may be suspended at any time by order of the port authority. In such a case, we will find the best option for you. Your experience and safety at the destination are our priorities.Similar Things to Do
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