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, hike, snorkel, snorkel equipment, lunch on board and much more. Finally, you will be taken back to Puerto Ayora for your last night at the Galapagos.
Bartolome:
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 a variety of 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 seawaters 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 are allowed to swim and snorkel. Don’t miss that!
OVERNIGHT: La Isla Hotel or Similar ****
MEALS: B - L
