Ecuador · Beach & Island

1-Day Bartolomé Island Tour with Pinnacle Rock and Snorkelling

1 Day Round trip from Isla Bartolomé Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy panoramic views from the highest point at 114 meters
02 Admire the striking Pinnacle Rock rising from the ocean
03 Spot Galápagos penguins, sea lions, and marine birds
04 Snorkel with whitetip sharks, sea stars, and green turtles, then relax on a white sand beach

Explore Bartolomé Island on a full-day excursion to one of the Galápagos' most iconic volcanic landscapes. From the island's highest point at 114 m (374 ft) above sea level, enjoy an excellent viewpoint over an extinct volcano and its glistening red, orange, green, and black formations. Admire Pinnacle Rock rising from the ocean's edge, home to Galápagos penguins that cohabit with sea lions and marine birds. At Sullivan Bay, snorkel alongside whitetip sharks, sea stars, green turtles, and colourful fish, then unwind on the white sand beach.

From the island's highest point at 114 m (374 ft) above sea level, enjoy an excellent viewpoint over an extinct volcano and its glistening red, orange, green, and black formations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bartolomé Island Sailing, Hiking, and Snorkelling Tour

Sail to Bartolomé Island while enjoying views of different islands and tropical birds catching fish.
Visit one of the seven wonders of the world's islands and experience its incredible natural wealth and teeming wildlife.
Hike along the wooden path to reach the high point, which offers dramatic views of the lush landscape.
Take personal and group pictures of the beautiful volcanic landscape.
Snorkel with zigzagging Galápagos penguins beneath Pinnacle Rock and witness colourful reef fish, sea turtles, and rays surrounding the island.
Snorkel with white-tipped sharks and sea lions in the shade of the cove, which also provides the perfect opportunity to take pictures of the endemic penguins.
Enjoy a hot lunch served on the boat.
Return to Santa Cruz by boat and be dropped off at your hotel at the end of the journey.

Where this trip takes you

Pinnacle Rock cliffside, Sullivan Bay white-sand beach, Santa Cruz Island sailing approach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Isla Bartolomé 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Comfortable yacht
Shared bus
Naturalist Tour Guide accredited by Galápagos National Park
Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, and flippers)
Wetsuit and towel
Lunch and snack (aboard)
Pick-up at the hotel
Online tax payment

What's Not Included

Round-trip flight ticket
The Galápagos Islands entrance fee is USD 200.00
Transit Control Card: USD 20.00
Pictures and videos
Alcoholic beverages
Tip

What to bring

Guests are strongly encouraged to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes with sturdy, rugged soles.
Bring sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
Bring insect repellent.
It is recommended to wear a wetsuit to neutralize the sea temperature, as it falls below 20ºC from June to November. It can be chilly at times, so we also recommend bringing a windbreaker, hat, and scarf.

Know before you go

The Transit Control Card issued by the Galápagos Governing Council is required.
Guests with medical conditions and/or special dietary restrictions must inform us in sufficient time so that we can accommodate their request.
Galápagos and Ecuador use the U.S. dollar as the official currency.
Most vendors accept cash. We recommend that guests bring U.S. dollars if they want to buy souvenirs.
Accommodations in our lodge or boat (cruise) are subject to availability. If the hotel or boat is full, we will arrange for our guests to stay in a hotel or boat of an equivalent category and provide transfers.
Photography is encouraged, and the Galápagos National Park Rules for Visitors must always be respected.
All itineraries, dining options, accommodations, and journey experiences are subject to change without notice due to climate conditions, season, host availability, operational issues, and guest security.
The species described in the program may be encountered during the tours, but sightings cannot be guaranteed, as they depend on natural factors, climate, seasons, and marine currents.

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