Ecuador · Beach & Island

Full Day Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puerto Ayora. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip to Bartolomé Island and Sullivan Bay
  • 02 Easy hike to the summit of Bartolomé volcano
  • 03 Views over the central islands of the archipelago
  • 04 Swim and snorkel at Golden Beach and near Pinnacle Rock
  • 05 Chance to spot penguins in their natural habitat
  • 06 Lunch, snacks, and hot drinks included
  • 07 Certified bilingual guide in English and Spanish
  • 08 Hotel pickup in Puerto Ayora included

Discover one of the Galápagos’ most iconic islands on this full-day adventure to Bartolomé Island and Sullivan Bay. Ideal for travellers who want to combine nature, wildlife, and light activity, this experience includes an easy hike to the summit for sweeping views across the central islands of the archipelago.

After the walk, enjoy time in the water for swimming and snorkelling around Golden Beach and near Pinnacle Rock, where penguins may be seen at certain times of year in their natural habitat. With hotel pickup in Puerto Ayora, lunch and snacks, and a certified bilingual guide included, this is a memorable way to experience the landscapes and wildlife of the Galápagos.

After the walk, enjoy time in the water for swimming and snorkelling around Golden Beach and near Pinnacle Rock, where penguins may be seen at certain times of year in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 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

1
Day 01

We will pick you up at the lobby of the hotel in order to take you to the Itabaca ChannelAfter we arrive to the Itabaca Channel, we will get on board of the yatch that will get us to Bartolome IslandArrival to Bartolomé: We will disembark and will start an easy hike untill we reach the summit of the volcano 114 meter altitud, from there we will have a great view of the central islands of the archipelago, later on we go back on board to get ready for a great swimming and snorkelling with penguins in the Golden beach, in front of the Pinnacle Rock.At the end of the activities in Bartolome and finished the snorkeling in Sullivan Bay , we will get back to the Itabaca Channel in order to get you to Puerto AyoraAt the end of the tour, we will arrive to Puerto Ayora.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puerto Ayora. 1 city · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch and snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at the dock of Pto Ayora
  • Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel, fins according to sizes available on board) and towels
  • Permanent coffee or tea station
  • Galapagos National Park tour with certified bilingual guide (English-Spanish)

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Transport from Puerto Ayora to hotel

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is sportswear and swuimsuit
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Shared Tour
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • One of the best landscapes in the whole Archipielago
  • • Dress code : sport clothes and swimsuit  (hats,suncream,block,t-shirt, shorts, jeans, leggings, etc) • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must verify your exact pickup time.
  • We can pick you up from any hotel inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Ayora

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Puerto Ayora.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Puerto Ayora.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Puerto Ayora..

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