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Bartolome Island Day Trip with Snorkeling from Puerto Ayora

Location Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
$360
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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 a round trip transfer from Santa Cruz Island, lunch on board the yacht, and snorkeling equipment, so get your ducks in the water!
Bartolome Island Day Trip with Snorkeling from Puerto Ayora
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Bilingual Guide
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Towels
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee station
  • Land transportation to/from Baltra Canal
  • Tips
  • Additional Services

  • Puerto Ayora
    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.
  • Canal de Itabaca
    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
    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.
  • Santa Cruz
    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.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Bartolome Island Day Trip with Snorkeling from Puerto Ayora

    Location Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    $360
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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