Sullivan Bay & Bartolome Island
Your Saturday adventure will lead you to two famous destinations which define the Galapagos Islands. The tour begins with a snorkeling session at Sullivan Bay which features crystal-clear waters before continuing to the top of Bartolome Island where visitors can see the Pinnacle Rock from above. The trip includes a zodiac ride through beautiful scenery while guests enjoy lunch on board and watch for Galapagos penguins and other distinctive animals.
Tour Overview
Operation Day: Every Saturday
Meeting point: At the entrance of Puerto Ayora’s Church, in front of the pier and aside from the restaurant “El Descanso del Guía”
Departure hour: 07h00
Arriving site: Puerto Ayora's pier
Coming hour: 17h00 approx.
Sullivan Bay
Our adventure begins at Sullivan Bay, one of the most stunning snorkeling spots in the Galapagos.The crystal-clear ocean water shelters vibrant sea creatures which creates an excellent environment to swim with colorful fish and sea turtles and various other Galapagos species.
Bartolomé Island
After our snorkeling experience, we continue to the famous Bartolomé Island.The ship will serve lunch before passengers leave for their afternoon activities. The Galapagos presents its most beautiful view through Pinnacle Rock which stands as a world-famous landmark on Bartolomé Island.
The group will perform a dry landing before starting their ascent up a wooden staircase which contains 395 steps that lead to the highest point of the island. The trail will take you past interesting volcanic shapes and lava tunnels and native plants including lava cacti and tiquilla which exist in areas where Darwin's finches live. The summit offers a breathtaking view which serves as an excellent spot to capture your Galapagos adventure photo.
We will take a zodiac ride along the coast after our hiking trip. The Galapagos penguin stands as the only tropical penguin species in existence and we might get lucky to see it during our trip.
Our group traveled through the Itabaca Channel and used bus transportation to reach Puerto Ayora pier where we held onto our Galapagos memories.
Tour Highlights
- Snorkel in Sullivan Bay’s pristine, crystal-clear waters.
- Hike Bartolome Island’s 395 steps to panoramic views of Pinnacle Rock.
- Take a zodiac ride along the coast to spot Galapagos penguins.
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