Galapagos Islands and Wildlife Baltra Island (South Seymour
Island) Baltra is a small, flat island located near the centre
of the Galapagos. Baltra Island offers one of the two gateway
airports to the Galapagos and will be used as an arrival and
departure point for most Expedition Cruises. Bartolomé Island
(Bartholomew Island) On Bartolomé Island you will have the
chance to see volcanic formations such as lava bombs, spatter
and cinder cones. Bartolomé Island has a volcanic cone that is
easy to climb and provides great views of the other islands. On
the way to the summit you may see colonies of marine iguanas,
lava lizards, tiquilla and various cacti. Española Island (Hood
Island) The island's remote location has a large number of
unique fauna. Secluded from the other islands, wildlife on
Española adapted exclusively to the island's environment and
natural resources. Marine iguanas on Española are the only ones
that change colour during breeding season. The waved albatross
is also found on the island. The isl