Bartolome & Santiago Island
In our last day of exploration around the Galápagos archipelago we had an early wake-up call in order to go all the way to the top of Bartolome Island. Once we were on the summit we had an amazing view. On a clear day you can count up to 20 different islands far out on the horizon.
Bartolome Island has one of the most famous volcanic landscapes in Galápagos as well. This little island, despite its small size, with only 0.5 square miles is considered to be an open text book for Geology. Spatter cones, sunken craters, lava flows and small lava tubes are seen everywhere around this place.
Without any doubt this was an amazing morning for all the different activities we practiced, glass bottom boat outings, sand dune’s walk, and snorkeling off the beach.
Just after lunch we landed in a place called Puerto Egas on Santiago Island. One of the most famous scientists of all times visited this place for nine days in 1835. As soon as we arrived, we disembarked on a fine black sandy beach, for snorkeling and relaxing. Our children guests were the ones who had the most fun swimming with juvenile sea lions. After this wonderful beach time we walked along the shoreline of Santiago Island. It was great to observe how our guests had a great time observing the many tidal pools of the area.
At the middle of the walk we observed the second species of pinnepeds we have in Galápagos. The Galápagos fur seals have a special double layer of fur. They don’t like beaches as the Galápagos sea lions do. Due to their nocturnal hunting behavior it’s difficult to see the seals, for the animals are well hidden in the volcanic crevices.
The day was over and it was time to say good-bye to all the Galápagos animals and the beautiful landscapes we observed during the whole week.
In our last day of exploration around the Galápagos archipelago we had an early wake-up call in order to go all the way to the top of Bartolome Island. Once we were on the summit we had an amazing view. On a clear day you can count up to 20 different islands far out on the horizon.
Bartolome Island has one of the most famous volcanic landscapes in Galápagos as well. This little island, despite its small size, with only 0.5 square miles is considered to be an open text book for Geology. Spatter cones, sunken craters, lava flows and small lava tubes are seen everywhere around this place.
Without any doubt this was an amazing morning for all the different activities we practiced, glass bottom boat outings, sand dune’s walk, and snorkeling off the beach.
Just after lunch we landed in a place called Puerto Egas on Santiago Island. One of the most famous scientists of all times visited this place for nine days in 1835. As soon as we arrived, we disembarked on a fine black sandy beach, for snorkeling and relaxing. Our children guests were the ones who had the most fun swimming with juvenile sea lions. After this wonderful beach time we walked along the shoreline of Santiago Island. It was great to observe how our guests had a great time observing the many tidal pools of the area.
At the middle of the walk we observed the second species of pinnepeds we have in Galápagos. The Galápagos fur seals have a special double layer of fur. They don’t like beaches as the Galápagos sea lions do. Due to their nocturnal hunting behavior it’s difficult to see the seals, for the animals are well hidden in the volcanic crevices.
The day was over and it was time to say good-bye to all the Galápagos animals and the beautiful landscapes we observed during the whole week.
