Bartholomew is a small Galapagos Island located 18 miles northwest from the Itabaca Channel. Arriving in Bartholomew you get a one of the most incredible landscapes. The summit trail begins with a dry landing, though sea-lions make the purpose-built dock more exciting. The trail is a dusty walk through volcanic ash. The only vegetation is the "pioneer Tiquilia plant"and greenish Chamaesyce. These are vital in binding the ash that fans down from the hill. 

Bartholomew is consider one of the best snorkeling sites in the central Galapagos region, a swim at the foot of the Pinnacle Rock and around its base is the most important deep water snorkel with many different species of parrots fishes, marine turtles, sea lions and sometimes Galapagos penguins.

It's one of the smallest Galapagos Islands but don't be fooled: it has a unique visitor site with an unforgettable view! Galapagos Penguins and eventually Galapagos hawks are active across this patch of land which is also beautiful for visitors who just come to see and enjoy the scenery. A wet landing in the main beach of the island will give you the opportunity of enjoying the sandy beach where sea lions rest and a variety of wade birds feed on the shore line.

Activity level: Moderate

Tour style: Hiking & Snorkeling

Pick up: 7:00 am - drop off : 17:00 approx

Duration: 7:30 am - 17:00 pm aprox.

07h00: Meeting point in Puerto Ayora, Main Church at the Ocean Front

8h00: Embark to the Boat and cruising

10h00: Main Hike 

Lunch
13h30: Snorkeling

15h30: (aprox) Back in Puerto Ayora

We recommend to bring a small backpack (waterproof), comfortable walking shoes, sneakers or rubber soles, shorts trousers, t-shirts, long and shorts leeved shirts, windbreaker, bathing suit, snorkel equipment hat or cap, sun block, sunglasses, binoculars & camera.

*** IMPORTANT ***
WET SUITS available for rent on board.