Bartolome
Bartolome is a diverse mix of stunning natural sights and a startling variety of wildlife. It’s named for Sir Bartholomew James Sullivan, a second lieutenant on the HMS Beagle and a friend of Charles Darwin. After a wet landing, your day starts with a hike up a 600 meter wooden boardwalk and stairway through ancient red, black, orange, and green lava fields to the highest point on the island.
The journey to the top takes you through the different stages of the island’s formation. Free standing lava cones dot the landscape, and eroding tubes form channels descending from the island’s peak to the black volcanic sands near the beach. The surface of the interior is covered in volcanic ash, blown over from Santa Cruz centuries ago.
The view from the lookout surveys the iconic Pinnacle Rock in the forefront, Sullivan Bay in the distance, and Daphne Major and Minor towards the …show more content…
The beach is off limits for swimming and snorkeling, but the underwater wildlife of the area is worth the trek.
Please note that the itineraries to Bartolome vary depending on the day of the week. The Saturday trip takes you to Bartolome in the morning, and to Sullivan Bay off of the nearby James Island in the afternoon to snorkel. The Sunday trip explores Bartolome’s interior in the morning, and reserves the afternoon for snorkeling around Pinnacle Rock and exploring the island’s two beaches.
How to Get There
After a 30-minute morning transport from the camp, climb aboard a yacht for a two-hour ride to Bartolome. This is an all-day excursion, expect to return to camp around five or six in the evening in time for sunset at the lookout.
Highlights
• Snorkel with Galapagos penguins and sea lions
• Hike to the scenic vista overlooking Daphne Major, Daphne Minor, and Santiago Island
• Explore the volcanic landscape, sweeping beaches, and the nooks and crannies of the
Bartolome is a diverse mix of stunning natural sights and a startling variety of wildlife. It’s named for Sir Bartholomew James Sullivan, a second lieutenant on the HMS Beagle and a friend of Charles Darwin. After a wet landing, your day starts with a hike up a 600 meter wooden boardwalk and stairway through ancient red, black, orange, and green lava fields to the highest point on the island.
The journey to the top takes you through the different stages of the island’s formation. Free standing lava cones dot the landscape, and eroding tubes form channels descending from the island’s peak to the black volcanic sands near the beach. The surface of the interior is covered in volcanic ash, blown over from Santa Cruz centuries ago.
The view from the lookout surveys the iconic Pinnacle Rock in the forefront, Sullivan Bay in the distance, and Daphne Major and Minor towards the …show more content…
The beach is off limits for swimming and snorkeling, but the underwater wildlife of the area is worth the trek.
Please note that the itineraries to Bartolome vary depending on the day of the week. The Saturday trip takes you to Bartolome in the morning, and to Sullivan Bay off of the nearby James Island in the afternoon to snorkel. The Sunday trip explores Bartolome’s interior in the morning, and reserves the afternoon for snorkeling around Pinnacle Rock and exploring the island’s two beaches.
How to Get There
After a 30-minute morning transport from the camp, climb aboard a yacht for a two-hour ride to Bartolome. This is an all-day excursion, expect to return to camp around five or six in the evening in time for sunset at the lookout.
Highlights
• Snorkel with Galapagos penguins and sea lions
• Hike to the scenic vista overlooking Daphne Major, Daphne Minor, and Santiago Island
• Explore the volcanic landscape, sweeping beaches, and the nooks and crannies of the