Itinerary

1. Day in Bartolome Island

   • This tour will start early from town, then a bus ride towards Itabaca Canal, where you will board the yacht for this excursion. This program includes sightseeing, hiking, snorkel, snorkeling equipment, lunch on board and much more. 

   • The little island Bartolome is very small and 114m high, situated close to Santiago Island. When the volcano that formed Bartolomé erupted, there was not any water present, resulting in large amounts of basalt on this island (when water is present in an eruption tuff is created). The basalt hardened together with air, creating very light rocks. 
   • Bartolome’s surface is covered with volcanic ash, which is supposed to be blown over from Santa Cruz Island. The island consists of an extinct volcano and volcanic formations in various red, orange, green, and glistening black. 
   • Pinnacle Rock is the eroded remains of a tuff cone. This large, partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawater cooled, the hot lava caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together, forming a rock composed of thin layers. Bartolome’s Pinnacle Rock has become one of the most photographed sights in the islands. As a prominent landmark, it was used as a target for US military during World War II (you can still see the bullet holes). Galapagos Penguins are living behind the rock. A small submerged crater can be seen just offshore. To the east, you can see a series of small spatter cones. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half-moon-shaped beaches. On the northern one (wet landing), you can swim and snorkel. Don’t miss that!