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Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora
Guided day trip to Bartolomé Island from Puerto Ayora with snorkeling
With its unique volcanic formations, Bartolome Island is the Galapagos reef that will make you feel like you are on another planet.
The Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora will take you to one of the most spectacular viewpoints of the islands, you will only have to climb 400 steps to get there! You will also visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, where you will walk among penguins, hawks or lava cactus and snorkel among sea turtles, multicolored fish, or white tip sharks.
This one day guided tour includes round trip transfer from Santa Cruz Island, lunch on board the yacht and snorkeling equipment, so get your ducks in the water!
Tour details
Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch (vegan and vegetarian menu available)
- Bilingual naturalist guide (Spanish/English)
- Microfiber towel
- Snorkeling equipment
- Transfer Puerto Ayora - Itabaca Canal (round trip)
- Boat transfer Itabaca Channel - Bartholomew Island (round trip)
Not included
- Neoprene
- Additional Services
- Tips
Important information
No previous experience is required to do the snorkeling activity, but it is essential to know how to swim to be able to do the tour.
The water temperature in the area where the snorkeling will take place allows the activity to be done without a wetsuit all year round.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora
🕗 Duration: 10 hours
📅 Daily departures
👨👨👧👧 Group 10 travelers + 1 guide
Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island
The guide will pick you up at 06:15 am at your hotel in Santa Cruz Island and will take you to Puerto Ayora.
Once the whole group is assembled, you will try on the equipment, receive the first basic safety notions and board a minibus that will take you to the Itabaca Canal.
Itabaca Canal
45 minutes later, you will have arrived at the Itabaca Channel. You will get off the minibus and board the boat that will take you to Bartolome Island.
The boat ride lasts 2 hours, and on the way you will skirt the islands of Lesser Daphne and Greater Daphne. Both are recognized as diving areas in the Galapagos Islands.
Bartolome Island Galapagos
When you arrive at Bartolomé, you will disembark and begin a short guided walk of just 800 meters following a trail that will take you to one of the best views of all the Galapagos Islands. To get to this viewpoint, you will climb 115 meters above sea level, and about 400 steps, but believe me, it will be worth it.
From there, you will see the famous Galapagos pinnacle, all of Bartolome Island and part of Santiago Island. If the day is clear, you will even be able to see other more distant islands such as Marchena and La Pinta. In just one day, you will have seen the panoramic view of the surrounding islands.
Sullivan Bay
After the visit, you will board the boat again, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking the island's varied colors of volcanic soil.
And with your batteries recharged, you will head to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, where you can snorkel in its crystal clear waters! Upon arrival, following the guide's instructions, you can snorkel among sea turtles, multicolored fish, or white tip sharks as well as take a walk along its trails between lava cactus.
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If it is not possible to do the snorkeling activity in Sullivan Bay, the visit to Sombrero Chino will be changed.
Return to Santa Cruz Island
After enjoying the best moment of the day, you will pick up your snorkeling equipment and get back on the boat to head back to the Itabaca Channel.
Upon arrival at the Itabaca Channel, the minibus will take you back to Puerto Ayora. There, you will take the shuttle back to your accommodation on Santa Cruz Island, ending this day tour to North Seymour Island.
What to bring to Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Backpack or small bag
- Sandals or lace-up shoes (that support the foot well) and can be put in the water.
Where does the tour Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora start
You can reach Bartolome Island in Galapagos by booking a multi-day tour that includes this visit in its itinerary or by booking this daily tour to Bartolome Island departing from Santa Cruz Island.
