4 Day Naturalist Program: 4 Days / 3 Nights - Sunday Departure
Itinerary
Sunday

Upon arrival to the airport at Baltra Island, you will be taken across the Itabaca Channel,to Santa Cruz Island. Where a bus will take you to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island for a visit the Giant Tortoises Reserve in their natural habitat, a once in a lifetime experience!

A stop is then made at the Twin Pit Craters, great depressions of volcanic material, formed by a long process of slow sinking of the ground, where exceptional Scalesia trees, ferns, mosses and orchids can be seen in the surroundings.

Box lunch is provided and then on to the Finch Bay Eco Hotel to enjoy its multiple attractions: pool, the white coral beach in front of the hotel and rest on your hammock.

In the evening, dinner includes the delicacies of local and international gastronomy, one of the main reasons people choose the Finch Bay Hotel.

Yacht Excursions to nearby islands:

Monday

NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND Yacht Excursion
A stroll on flat terrain allows the observation of Palo Santo trees and colonies of blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and magnificent frigate birds.  Towards the other side of the island, the ocean crashes against the rocks and sea lions surf in the waves.

Tuesday

PLAZA ISLAND
This small island is full of fascinating wildlife, at sea side and along the cliffs:  sea lions, land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, Opuntia cacti and vegetation that changes colors according to the season.

Wednesday

Leave early in the morning for a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, home to famous "Lonesome George" and many other giant tortoises. Then, overland transfer to the airport in Baltra to take the flight back to the continent.
Please reserve your spot on this tour as far ahead of time as possible clicking here, we get booked up fast!

Price from* US$ 1,427
per person in double occupancy. Garden View Room
*Rates valid for 2012 Package Includes
  • Transfer In / Out
  • 3 nights accommodations
  • All Meals
  • 2 full-day excursions
  • Guided visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Facilities: Pool, Beach-front access
Not Included
  • Air ticket to/from Galápagos
  • Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park (US $100 subject to change without notice)
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Sea Kayaks
Important Notes
  • Yachts for the excursions are subject to availability.
  • Daily excursions by yacht are subject to change due to climatic or oceanic conditions, regulations of the Galápagos National Park and always taking in consideration our guest's safety and well-being.
    Multisport optional activities at the Finch Bay
    Many options for multisport activities are available for those guests not wishing to take a yacht excursion to visit nearby islands.
  • Excursions on Mountain Bike
  • Introduction to diving (Discover Scuba Diving)
  • Snorkeling
  • Bird watching
  • Hike to Las Grietas
  • Bay Tour
  • Stargazing and much more…
  • 25% discount for children under 12 years sharing room with parents (one child per two adults)
  • DSD: can be arranged at the front desk in advance. Extra cost applies
Multisport optional activities at the Finch Bay "Many options for multisport activities are available for those guests not wishing to take a yacht excursion to visit nearby islands.
  • Excursions on Mountain Bike
  • Introduction to diving (Discover Scuba Diving)
  • Snorkeling
  • Bird watching
  • Hike to Las Grietas
  • Bay Tour
    25% discount for children under 12 years sharing room with parents (one child per two adults).