BARTOLOME & SULLIVAN BAY

BARTOLOME DAILY TOUR EXPERIENCE

The Bartolome Island day tour begins early in the morning to take advantage of the best hours of light. We will travel from Puerto Ayora by van or bus to the Itabaca channel, where our boat will be waiting for us to sail to Bartolome Island.

Once in Bartolome Island, we will disembark for a short walk that will allow us to reach the island’s natural viewpoint, with a height of 115 meters above sea level. From here we can enjoy a 360-degree view, which includes views of the nearby islands and the famous Pinnacle Rock. Besides spectacular views, Bartolome Island has an intriguing geological past.

The island’s exact age hasn’t been able to be determined, but based on its characteristics; it is considered one of the youngest islands in this area. From the viewpoint, it is also possible to appreciate other interesting formations, such as the parasitic cones, formed by prior lava eruptions.

This Bartolome Island day tour includes, besides the viewpoint, another visit to the nearby beaches: the north beach, where we will be able to enjoy the sea; the south beach, where we will be able to go on a walk to observe rays and blue sharks; however, swimming or snorkeling is not allowed in this beach because it is nesting site for sea turtles.

To finish the day, we will visit Sullivan bay, which is located next to Bartolome Island. This bay features an interesting recently formed lava field. We will snorkel in the bay’s calm waters. After this visit, we will return to Puerto Ayora.

WHAT TO BRING?:

• Hiking & water shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Bathing suit
• Water bottle

Please Note:

To participate in this tour, you must be at Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora) one day prior to departure.

The itinerary might change due to regulations of the Galapagos National park or weather conditions.

Please consider that in order to protect the environment of the Galapagos Islands, the Government of Ecuador has banned the use of shopping plastic bags, plastic straws and polyethylene containers in the Archipelago. Visitors to the islands are not allowed to bring these objects with them. This measure is effective as of May 2018.

We thank you for collaboration in protecting the Galapagos pristine ecosystem.

Departure Location: Hotel pick up or Meeting Point (depends on provider at the moment of booking).

Return Location:Hotel pick up or Meeting Point (depends on provider at the moment of booking).

Departure time: around 05:30 to 07:00

Type of service: Shared

High season rates apply on the following dates:

• February 22, 23, 24 and 25
• March 01, 02, 03, 04
• April 10, 11, 12
• May 01, 02, 03, 04
• June 25 until August 31
• November 01 until November 04
• From December 26 until January 6

• English/Spanish Naturalist Guide.
• Snack time.
• Snorkeling equipment  (fins, mask and snorkel).
• Lunch.
• Transfer from and to Santa Cruz to the Canal de Itabaca.
• Towels.
• Water, coffee and tea free station.

• Wetsuit.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Tips.
• Extra food or extra snacks.