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Itinerary
Wednesday
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.
Day excursions by yacht to nearby Islands:
Before departure, a bountiful buffet breakfast is served, including a variety of fruit, cereals, eggs, Ecuadorian Tamales, milk, yogurt, fresh fruit juices, breads and more.
For the excursions, please take solar protection, cap or hat, bathing suit, long-sleeved shirt, snorkeling gear, cameras and appropriate shoes for wet landing and hikes on lava terrain (sneakers or similar) with thick soles. Lunch is served on board.
Upon return, there will be time to relax in the hotel’s surroundings before dinner.
Yacht excursions to nearby islands
Thursday
SANTA FE ISLAND (Barrington)
A short trek leads through woods of Opuntia cacti and Palo Santo trees. Land iguanas (endemic to Santa Fe), lava lizards and colonies of sea lions can be observed. There is opportunity to swim and snorkel.
Friday
PLAZA ISLAND
This small island is teeming with wildlife, sea side and along the cliffs: sea lions, land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, Opuntia cacti and vegetation that changes colors with the seasons.
Saturday
BARTOLOME ISLAND
Enjor the spectacular Galapagos views as you ascend the hillsides of this unique island. Interesting lava formations and tuff cones can be observed. Sea lions and penguins swim in the vicinity of Pinnacle Rock. Enjoy snorkeling or swimming from the beach.
Sunday
Leave the hotel 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.
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Price from
US$ 1,398 per person
In double occupancy
Package Includes
- Transfer In / Out
- 4 nights accommodations
- All Meals
- 3 full-day excursions
- Guided visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
- Facilities: Pool, Beach-front access
- Multisport Activities available
- Taxes Included
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).
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