Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora
One day guided tour to Bartolome Island from Santa Cruz Island with snorkeling
Briefing
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
- Bilingual Guide
- Land transportation to/from Baltra Canal
- Lunch
- Snorkeling equipment
- Tea and coffee station
- Towels
Not included
- 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.
The Bartolome Island Galapagos Tour has confirmed departures every Monday and Friday.
Departures on other days of the week are subject to availability.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 15 days before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show on the day of the tour, your reservation will be considered a no-show and no refunds will be given.
Due to weather conditions and/or operational problems of force majeure, the local agency may change the itinerary to other destinations or cancel the departure of the tour. This change will always be made with prior notice to the traveler who may accept the change of itinerary, as well as request the rescheduling of the tour for another date or a full refund of the payment.
Tour itinerary
Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora
🕗 Duration: 10 hours
📅 Confirmed departures Monday and Friday
👨👨👧👧 Group 16 travelers + 1 guide
Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island
The guide will pick you up at 6:00 a.m. at your hotel on Santa Cruz Island and you will board a minibus that will take you to the Itabaca Channel. In the minibus you will receive the specifications and first indications from the guide.
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. On board the boat you will try on the snorkeling equipment that you will use on Santiago 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.
✨Highlight: bird watching in the Daphne 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.
✨Highlight: hiking in Barolome Island.
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.
✨Highlight: snorkeling at Santiago Island
🚨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 Bartolomé 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.
Questions & Answers
Can I choose between visiting Sullivan's Bay or the Sombrero Chino?
The tour includes a visit to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island or Sombrero Chino depending on the permit granted to the boat by the Galapagos National Park that day. It is not possible to visit both areas or to choose which of the two to visit.What is the size of the group?
The tour is conducted in a group of a maximum of 16 travelers plus the guide.
Does the Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora depart all year round?
Yes, the tour has daily departures and runs throughout the year.Is the Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora suspended due to wind?
Although it is not usual, in case of a weather alert that prevents the navigation between the channel and Bartolome Island and the snorkeling activity in a safe way the tour will be cancelled. We will offer you a change of date or a refund.
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