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9-Hour Bartolome Island And Sulivan Bay Tour

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Sun and Sand, Sailing, Snorkeling

  • Duration

    9 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Bartolome Island is one of the most beautiful places on the Galapagos Islands. It is one of the best visits to the Galapagos for all tourists for its fauna and landscapes. You will enjoy a wonderful day tour of Bartolome Island on board a comfortable yacht with all the facilities. You will visit Sullivan Bay, take a walk to the viewpoint near the famous Pinnacle Rock and finally, you will observe the marine life during the snorkeling activity. This program includes sightseeing, hiking, snorkeling equipment, lunch on board and much more.

Highlights
  • Unwind at the famous Bartolome Island
  • Enjoy a ride on the yacht from the Itabaca Canal
  • Visit the town of Puerto Ayora 
  • Day in Bartolome Island expand_more

    • This tour will start early from town, then a bus ride towards Itabaca Canal, where you will board the yacht for this excursion. This program includes sightseeing, hiking, snorkel, snorkeling equipment, lunch on board and much more. 

    • The little island Bartolome is very small and 114m high, situated close to Santiago Island. When the volcano that formed Bartolomé erupted, there was not any water present, resulting in large amounts of basalt on this island (when water is present in an eruption tuff is created). The basalt hardened together with air, creating very light rocks. 
    • Bartolome’s surface is covered with volcanic ash, which is supposed to be blown over from Santa Cruz Island. The island consists of an extinct volcano and volcanic formations in various red, orange, green, and glistening black. 
    • Pinnacle Rock is the eroded remains of a tuff cone. This large, partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawater cooled, the hot lava caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together, forming a rock composed of thin layers. Bartolome’s Pinnacle Rock has become one of the most photographed sights in the islands. As a prominent landmark, it was used as a target for US military during World War II (you can still see the bullet holes). Galapagos Penguins are living behind the rock. A small submerged crater can be seen just offshore. To the east, you can see a series of small spatter cones. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half-moon-shaped beaches. On the northern one (wet landing), you can swim and snorkel. Don’t miss that! 
What's Included

  • English/Spanish speaking naturalist guide

  • Snorkelling equipment

  • Beach towels

  • Cold and hot drinks

  • Seasonal fruits

  • Lunch on board

  • Sightseeing mentioned in the program

What's Excluded

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

  • Gratuities for the tour staff (tour guide & crew members)

  • Any activity or visit not specified in the program

  • Hotel accommodations (This is full day activity, if you have a hotel, please let us know)

Know before you go
  • Age Range: 4 to 80-year-old

  • Min Group Size: 1 (Departs every day)

  • Max Group Size: 16

  • Travel Style: Galapagos Island hopping and nature

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 16 USD 290 Per Person
Child
1 To 16 USD 200 Per Person

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USD 290 / person