Ecuador · Geological Wonders

Full Day Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay

8 Hours Round trip from EC Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day excursion to Bartolome Island and Sullivan Bay
02 Hike to the summit of Bartolome for panoramic views
03 See volcanic cones, unique rock formations, and dramatic landscapes
04 Lunch served on board the yacht
05 Snorkel at Sullivan Bay for around 45 minutes
06 Chance to spot marine iguanas, birds, and coastal wildlife
07 Hotel pickup included within the urban perimeter of Puerto Ayora

Discover two of the Galapagos’ most striking volcanic landscapes on this full-day excursion to Bartolome Island and Sullivan Bay. Travel from Puerto Ayora to the Itabaca Channel, then cruise out to Bartolome Islet, where a hike to the summit rewards you with sweeping views of the island’s iconic scenery and remarkable volcanic formations.

After lunch on board, continue to Sullivan Bay, a site known for its geological interest and coastal wildlife. Enjoy time snorkeling in clear waters, with the chance to spot sea and land birds, marine iguanas, and other species adapted to this extraordinary environment.

Travel from Puerto Ayora to the Itabaca Channel, then cruise out to Bartolome Islet, where a hike to the summit rewards you with sweeping views of the island’s iconic scenery and remarkable volcanic formations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Puerto Ayora

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Total Duration: 8 hours

We will pick you up at the lobby of the hotel in order to take you to the Itabaca Channel

The tour starts between 05:30 – 06:00 or 06:30 – 07:00 depending on the dates forecast. A bus picks up passenger at their respective hotels to transfer them ti the Itabaca channel (40 minutes of travel), point from which, wo go to Bartolome islet on a journey that can last 2-3 hours depending on the currents. We disembarked and walked around a volcanic cone until you reach its summit to appreciate the beautiful landscape next to the pinnacle. Focused mostly on hiking and landscaping, it takes us to enjoy the view panoramic view and unique formations.

After the previous activity, we will have lunch on board the yacht and then go to our next point of visit, located southeast of Santiago Island, we disembark at the Sullivan Bay. A site of great geological interest. We snorkel with a duration of 45 minutes on the site where there may be the possibility of sighting sea and land birds, colonies of double-haired wolves and marine iguanas that have adapted to the terrain.

We will get back to the Itabaca Channel in order to get you to Puerto Ayora

End of the Excursion

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from EC 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional Guide
Lunch
Use of Snorkeling Equipment ( Mask and fins)
Hotel Pick Up (Inside the Urban Perimeter of Puerto Ayora)
Transportation

What's Not Included

Breakfast
Food and drinks (Unless specified)
Hotel Drop off
Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Taking swimsuit
Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
The guide will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel, (Hotel pick up inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Ayora)