Day Trip to Bartolome Island from Puerto Ayora

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Landscape from the top of the world — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bartholomew wooden trail — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Day Tour to Bartholomew Island departs from Itabaca Canal, the sailing is about two hours, this island is located North West of Santa Cruz Island. Bartholomew has the most beautiful and photographed landscapes of the archipelago with the iconic pinnacle rock. The trail is made of wood and all the way to the summit of this extinct volcano for you to admire the landscape and get amazed and you will feel that all those stairs was worth it. The snorkel will take place in Sullivan Bay which is bay located in Santiago Island just five minutes away from Bartholomew Island; here you may expect to spot the Galapagos penguins, sea turtles, white tip sharks, rays and more marine wildlife swimming in shallow waters.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Galapagos a la Carte

Ages: Children (0–6 years) · Adults (7–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water Refill
Included: Towel
Included: Lunch
Included: Snorkel Gear
Included: Galapagos National Naturalist guide
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Tips
Not included: Wetsuit

Itinerary

Canal de Itabaca

15 min

After a fifty minute drive to Itabaca Canal, you will board the yacht in groups. Once in the yacht, safety instructions will be explained.
My Tour Galapagos

2 hours

The disembark will be in groups, make sure to bring water and a camera. The trail is made of wood and all the way to the summit of this extinct volcano for you to admire the landscape and get amazed and you will feel that all those stairs was worth it.
Sullivan Bay

one hour

The snorkel will take place in Sullivan Bay which is bay located in Santiago Island just five minutes away from Bartholomew Island; here you may expect to spot the Galapagos penguins, sea turtles, white tip sharks, rays and more marine wildlife swimming in shallow waters.
Canal de Itabaca

15 min

You will disembark the yacht in groups and board our shuttle. Make sure not to forget anything on board of the yacht or shuttle.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

As you may be among the first or last guests to be collected, please allow up to 20 additional minutes. Kindly provide the name of your hotel, as pick-up service is available from hotels in Puerto Ayora. For private accommodations, including Airbnb properties, the designated meeting point is in front of Santa Marianita Catholic Church, near the main pier, Gus Angermeyer Pier and Ferry Terminal: -0.747650, -90.313515.

Using your ticket

Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant women
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Susceptible to seasickness.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian/Vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately