Ecuador · Geological Wonders

1-Day Bartolomé Island Tour with Pinnacle Rock and Sullivan Bay

1 Day Round trip from Galápagos Islands Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ascend 350 stairs for panoramic views of Bartolomé Island's volcanic wonders
02 Photograph the spectacular Pinnacle Rock and its striking triangular lava formation
03 Capture Galápagos Penguins in their coastal habitat during a short boat ride
04 Explore Sullivan Bay's very young volcanic lava landscape
05 Enjoy free time on the beach for swimming, snorkelling, photography, and wildlife observation

Explore Bartolomé Island's volcanic treasures on a full-day excursion from Puerto Ayora, with a scenic 2-hour navigation to one of the most volcanic areas in the Galápagos. Hike up 350 stairs for breathtaking views of craters, lava formations, and the spectacular Pinnacle Rock, then continue by boat to photograph Galápagos Penguins along the coastline. The tour also visits Sullivan Bay, where very young volcanic lava reveals the natural formation of the islands, with free time to swim, snorkel, take pictures, and observe marine iguanas, sea turtles, and Galápagos Penguins.

Hike up 350 stairs for breathtaking views of craters, lava formations, and the spectacular Pinnacle Rock, then continue by boat to photograph Galápagos Penguins along the coastline.

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 Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bartolomé Island Volcanoes, Penguins, and Sullivan Bay

We will start our journey towards one of the most volcanic areas in the Galápagos with 2 hours of navigation, where we will do a special hike around the hill with 350 stairs.
Here, we can observe different types of craters and natural volcanic lava formations, which offer breathtaking views for pictures. We are also going to admire the attractiveness of the site, including the spectacular Pinnacle Rock, a unique rocky formation of natural volcanic lava in the shape of a triangle.
After the hike, we will take a short boat ride that allows us to photograph the Galápagos Penguins living along the coastline.
We are also going to visit Sullivan Bay, where we will be able to see a surface of very young volcanic lava that gives us an idea of the natural formation of the Galápagos Islands. We will have some free time on the beach, where you can enjoy the activity you prefer most at that moment, such as taking pictures, swimming, snorkelling, and observing marine iguanas, sea turtles, and Galápagos Penguins.