Operation Day: Monday
Meeting point: Entrance of Puerto Ayora’s Church, in front of the pier
Departure hour: 7:00 a.m. (arrive 10 minutes early)
Arriving site: Itabaca Channel
Coming hour: 5:00 p.m. (estimated return)Meet at 7:00 a.m. At the entrance of Puerto Ayora’s Church, which sits in front of the pier. Arrive ten minutes before the scheduled departure. Transportation will take you from the meeting point to the Itabaca Channel, which's the pier where the excursion starts and ends. The first adventure happens at Sullivan Bay. When you snorkel at Sullivan Bay, you will see formations and schools of tropical fish beneath the water. Seeing wildlife at Sullivan Bay depends on luck. The guide says that reef sharks, sea turtles and sea lions might also be seen at Sullivan Bay. The journey then goes to Bartolome Island, where you will land on the ground. From the landing point on Bartolome Island, follow the path. Climb 395 steps up to the top of Bartolome Island. At the top of Bartolome Island, you will find a view that shows the whole island and its pinnacle. While you walk on Bartolome Island, you can see lava tunnels that were made by the last eruption. You can also see lava cacti and tiquilla plants, which're native to Bartolome Island. Darwin’s finches are usually found around Bartolome Island. The guide says that volcanic ash made the Pinnacle Rock on Bartolome Island. After you enjoy the view on Bartolome Island, board a zodiac boat. Ride along the coast. On the coast, you might spot a Galapagos penguin. The excursion will finish back at the Itabaca Channel around 5:00 p.m.
