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Hotel Finch Bay Land & Sail packages

Galapagos Islands

Ecuador

Hotel Finch Bay - Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands Would you like to sleep on a very good mattress without loosing the possibility to visit the islands with their flora and fauna? The best way to do it is with our Hotel / Yacht program with Eco Hotel Finch Bay.

This itinerary combines overnight at hotel Finch Bay with day trips to the different islands and the highlands of Santa Cruz and the Darwin Center.

For a full description of Hotel Finch Bay and its facilities, please visit Hotel Finch Bay. Hotel Finch Bay also offer land based diving packages where you sleep overnight in the hotel and go on daily diving tours during the day.

Sunday:
Arrival to Galapagos by plane, to the airport at Baltra Island, and then cross the Itabaca Channel, which separates it from Santa Cruz Island. On the other side, a bus will take guests to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to visit the Giant Tortoises Reserve in their natural habitat, a unique experience! The exceptional Scalesia trees, ferns, mosses and orchids can be seen in the surroundings. Box lunch is provided and in the afternoon descend to the village of Puerto Ayora for a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, home to famous "Lonesome George" and many other giant tortoises. Then, time to leisurely walk along Puerto Ayora and transfer to the Finch Bay Eco Hotel to enjoy its multiple attractions: pool, the white coral beach in front of the hotel or rest in your hammock. In the evening, dinner includes the flavors of local and international gastronomy, one more attraction of the Finch Bay Eco 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:
Monday BARTOLOME ISLAND
The trail is a fairly steep climb on wooden steps to the summit, worth the effort, as there is a spectacular view of the Galapagos scenery from above. 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.

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 with the seasons.

Wednesday
Leave the hotel early in the morning, by bus along the highlands. A short visit is made to the Twin Pit Craters, great depressions of volcanic material, formed by a long process of slow sinking of the ground, and then proceed towards Baltra, to take the flight back to the continent.

Arrival to Galapagos by plane, to the airport at Baltra Island, and then cross the Itabaca Channel, which separates it from Santa Cruz Island. On the other side, a bus will take guests to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to visit the Giant Tortoises Reserve in their natural habitat, a unique experience! The exceptional Scalesia trees, ferns, mosses and orchids can be seen in the surroundings. Box lunch is provided and in the afternoon descend to the village of Puerto Ayora for a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, home to famous "Lonesome George" and many other giant tortoises. Then, time to leisurely walk along Puerto Ayora and transfer to the Finch Bay Eco Hotel to enjoy its multiple attractions: pool, the white coral beach in front of the hotel or rest in your hammock. In the evening, dinner includes the flavors of local and international gastronomy, one more attraction of the Finch Bay Eco 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 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 with the seasons.

Saturday NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
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.
Sunday
Leave the hotel early in the morning, by bus along the highlands. A short visit is made to the Twin Pit Craters, great depressions of volcanic material, formed by a long process of slow sinking of the ground, and then proceed towards Baltra, to take the flight back to the continent.

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
* Sea Kayak
* Bird watching
* Hikes to Tortuga Bay or Las Grietas
* Bay Tour
* Stargazing and much more…



   Sunday to Wednesday Wednesday to Sunday Wed to Wed or Fri to Fri
Price per person single room double room single room double room single room double room
USD $ 1069 $ 839 $ 1399 $ 1079 $ 2329 $ 1759
EUR € 887 € 696 € 1161 € 895 € 1933 € 1459
GBP £ 598 £ 469 £ 783 £ 604 £ 1304 £ 985
(*) Price last updated on 28 January 2006. Current price may vary due to elements outside our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .


Included:
Round trip transfers between the Baltra airport and the hotel, all meals, yacht excursions to different islands (2 islands excursions during the 4 days/3 nights, 3 yeacht excursions during the 5 days/4 nights and 4 yacht excursions during 8 days/7 nights arrangements), and time to leisurely visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, giant tortoises in the wild in the highlands, hiking, biking, snorkeling, sea kayaking and much more.

Vessels for island excursions: Nortada, Galapagos Shark, Verito, Santa Fe, Esmeraldo or similar (depending on availability)
The Islands visited on the day are depending the vessels available

Not Included:
beverages, Galapagos National Park Fee, flights to/from the Galapagos Islands, tips, airport exit tax out of Ecuador (US$ 25 pp), plus any other personal items.