Our first full day started early in the morning at Bartolome Island. We disembarked, ready to hike 372 wooden stairs all the way to the summit of this wonderful island. While we hiked, this island offered us stunning views of the archipelago, and of course, one of the most iconic views of the Galapagos, the unique Pinnacle Rock.
Our day was just starting, as we returned to National Geographic Islander II for a delicious breakfast. With new energy, we had a snorkeling excursion around Pinnacle Rock where we found Galapagos penguins, Galapagos sea lions, whitetip reef sharks, and colorful fish.
We spent the afternoon at Santa Cruz Island at a visitors’ site called Cerro Dragon. We looked for the unique Galapagos land iguana, a magnificent reptile that often rests near the trail surrounded by lush vegetation. This adventure was the perfect beginning to this fantastic trip.
