Bartolome

A volcano that is more than a 100 m high marks the island. It is not so famous for its wildlife but for its lava landscape that seems almost unreal and which makes it possible to retrace the evolution of the islands.
Most ships anchor at the spectacular and famous Pinnacle Rock.

If you take a panga ride from there along the cliffs, you can meet the tiny and friendly Galápagos penguin. This is the only kind of penguin that exists north of the equator. Directly next to the Pinnacle Rock there are the twin bays, the main characteristic of the island.

The underwater world there is really impressing. You can snorkel with the penguins, marine turtles and other tropical fish. The bay is also an excellent place to go swimming. The twin bays are connected by a thin isthmus. On the other side you have the unique possibility to observe female marine turtles that are waiting in the water of the bay for the night. Then they come to the dunes on the beach to lay their eggs.

Features

Landing

Dry, Wet

Wildlife

•Galapagos
•Penguins
•Lava lizard
•Galapagos grasshopper (locust)
•Sea turtles
•Galapagos sharks

Plantlife

•Tiquilia
•Chamaesyle plants
•Scalesia Stewartii
•Brachycereus Cactus
•Red mangrove

Landing: Dry
Notes: Wear good walking shoes
One of the most photographed sites in Galapagos is Pinnicle rock, an eroded tuff cone. A 30 minute climb to a summit of a once active volcano offers a panoramic view of Suilivan Bay. The view is educational as well as inspiring featuring lava formation - spotter cones and lava tubes.

Landing: Wet
Notes: Swimsuit, towel, snorkeling equipment
Afterward, there is time for snorkeling on the beach that lines the northern shore, Frequently, penguins are spotted in this area. Take a walk through mangroves to the southern beach. Here, you may see mating see turtles and white tipped sharks close to shore.