Bartolome is almost entirely bare volcanic rock, its young cones and spatter cones barely softened by plant life, which makes the view from the top all the more striking. Most cruises build in a stop here, and it works equally well as a half-day trip.
A boardwalked path climbs past volcanic spatter cones to a viewpoint looking down over Pinnacle Rock and the bay, arguably the most famous view in the islands.
A dramatic, eroded volcanic tuff cone jutting from the sea, the backdrop to nearly every classic photograph of the Galapagos.
The sheltered bay below the summit is a lovely spot to cool off, with the chance of Galapagos penguins darting through the water.
Quito's old town, then four fast-paced days among the islands.
Wake up in the same room, then set off somewhere different after breakfast.
Bartolome sits right beside Santiago, too small to show separately at this scale, so the map highlights Santiago as its nearest large neighbour.
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