Bartolomé Island
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Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet in the Galápagos Islands group, just off the east coast of Santiago Island. It is one of the "younger" islands in the Galápagos archipelago.
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Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet in the Galápagos Islands group, just off the east coast of Santiago Island. It is one of the "younger" islands in the Galápagos archipelago.
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#hosted : What a special day at sea we had with @pikaialodge on a yacht! This was a first experience for our family and it was so special. @pikaialodge truly thought of all comforts and had everything arranged for our family so all we needed to do was sit back and relax. From the views of San Bartolomé to snorkeling Chinese Hat Island, we made incredible memories on the yacht. The yacht provided an individual cabin for our family to change, breakfast and lunch with a full crew and multi-level options for space and comfort. The bros especially loved the playroom onboard. There’s just something about seeing the Galapagos from the sea! . . #galápagos #yachtinglife #yachtcrew #yachtstyle #yachtlover #yachtphotography #boatinglifestyle #onaboat #atsea #marineanimals #atsea #océan #pacificislands #pacificrim
goanddogoodgoanddogood
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An absolutely amazing view. To get there from Santa Cruz we took an hour bus from the main town. Then a 2 hour boat to get there. So it’s about 6 hours in travel and you spend maybe 2 hours there. We left at 6am and got back by 5pm. It’s pretty go go go the whole time except for the 2 hours on the boat back and forth. Once you are there the guide will take you up the hill. It’s not that hard and it’s a very well maintained wooden track the whole way. I’d only recommend wearing lots of sun protection so hat, sun glasses and lots of sun screen. I had a jacket for the boat as it can be windy depending on the boat you take. It cost $180 for us on the cheapest boat we could find. After going to the top and seeing the stunning view you then go snorkelling. We were so lucky we got to swim with the penguins!! We also saw turtles and lots of fish. Absolutely amazing. The food is ok. We are vegan so breakfast was just fruit and bread with jam. But lunch was pretty good with lots of vegetables and rice followed by more fruit for dessert. I’d bring snacks if you are a big eater. Totally worth doing even though it’s quite expensive.
Thivanka De SilvaThivanka De Silva
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Bartolomé Island was a late part of our first day cruise itinerary through Galapagos Boat Cruises. It was kind of sandwiched into a really busy day that started out grey and dull and then bloomed into the best evening. It is hard to believe that such a tiny island commands so much adoration. May be its the Pinnacle Rock, an iconic piece of angular volcanic protrusion that you can see from far away on the very nearby Santa Cruz Island, or indeed your ship. We took a small team of two zodiac tenders right up and past the Pinnacle. And yes, we got to see a few penguins too and the odd pelican that we disturbed. The sandy bay and dusk light were probably my two best highlights. No wonder the beach was voted one of the best "Wonders of the World". Absolutely wonderful. They joys of being no a cruise and not a day tour was immense. We got to see so much more, both on the mother vessel, the zodiacs and the land. Rightly so, this is a bucket list cruise you all need to do!
The Walking CriticThe Walking Critic
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I really didn't enjoy the Galapagos visits, and this was ditto. It all fell far short of any explorer experience, and I'll be telling everyone not to waste time and money. The government and myriad scientists, ecologists, and naturalists keep it so locked down that plebs such as you and me don't matter until it comes to pay. Oh look, here's a cactus, a 4-inch lava lizard, a dead tortoise... as we wandered the well-trod path. Oh, I know, you've seen it on the television, the BBC! But that is not what you get. I don't expect you'll listen, I didn't, but it was rubbish, eco-tourism at its very worst. Enjoy, I didn't! What a waste.
Peter McDougallPeter McDougall
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Came here in October 2017 as part of Guiding Galapagos tour and there are some great views from the top. It was probably about a 2 hour boat ride (maybe less) and passed Daphne Major & Minor on the way and was able to see some wildlife there. My friends and I are in our mid 30s and decently in shape, but those stairs up to the top are steep! In October it was still hot with the sun. Bring a hat and water! The naturalist guide told us about the different types of lava here and throughout the Galapagos. Not much wildlife here, but a great view.
Tracy MarottaTracy Marotta
30
Nos encantó nuestra excursión por la isla Bartolomé con el barco Sea Finch. Nuestra guía fue Stefania, fue perfecta, siempre escuchando y asegurándose de que estuviéramos cómodos e informados en todo momento. Muchas gracias también a todo el equipo que nos acogió en el barco (Sea Finch), que es grande y muy cómodo. Unos cuantos pingüinos nos saludaron a nuestra llegada a Bartolomé, lo que ya fue una victoria. Luego hicimos la caminata corta (40 min ida y vuelta), Stefania es muy interesante y nos contó todo sobre la fauna (los lagartos de lava por ejemplo) y la flora de la isla. Hicimos una excursión en zodiac donde pudimos ver más pingüinos, leones marinos, aves... y la vista general de la isla. Hicimos snorkel en Sombrero chino con Stefania: vimos pingüinos (¡otra vez!), tortugas marinas, tiburones y estrellas de mar. Las olas eran moderadas y Stefania se aseguró de que todos estuviéramos cómodos. No obstante, recomendamos llevar neoprenos largos (para todas las excursiones a Galápagos durante la temporada seca). ¡Gracias a todo el equipo! Esta fue una de nuestras excursiones favoritas en Galápagos.
Julie FrénoiJulie Frénoi
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