Bartolomé Island, Sullivan Bay, and Pinnacle Rock
This tour starts early from town, followed by a bus ride to the Itabaca Canal, where you will board the yacht for this excursion. The program includes sightseeing, hiking, snorkeling, snorkeling equipment, lunch on board, and much more.
The little island of Bartolomé is very small and 114 m high, situated close to Santiago Island. When the volcano that formed Bartolomé erupted, there was no water present, resulting in large amounts of basalt on this island. When water is present during an eruption, tuff is created. The basalt hardened together with air, creating very light rocks.
Bartolomé's surface is covered with volcanic ash, which is believed to have blown over from Santa Cruz Island. The island consists of an extinct volcano and volcanic formations in various shades of 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. As the seawater cooled, the hot lava caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fastened together, forming a rock composed of thin layers. Bartolomé's Pinnacle Rock has become one of the most photographed sights in the islands. As a prominent landmark, it was used as a target by the US military during World War II, and you can still see the bullet holes. Galápagos penguins live behind the rock. A small submerged crater can be seen just offshore, and to the east, you can see a series of small spatter cones. Beside Pinnacle Rock lie twin half-moon-shaped beaches. On the northern one, with a wet landing, you can swim and snorkel. Don't miss that!
