Galapagos Tours: Finch Bay Eco Hotel 3 Night Package

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Guests can enjoy a variety of options from relaxing at the Hotel’s premises, walking excursions to nearby locations; aquatic activities from the beach to adventure and nature tours to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, day tours by boat to other islands or visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station and strolling through the streets, shops and many cafés of picturesque Puerto Ayora.

Itinerary / Map

SUNDAY:
Arrival by plane to Baltra Island Airport. A short bus ride brings you across the Itabaca Channel, which separates Baltra 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! A stop is 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: outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, the white coral beach in front of the hotel or relaxing on your individual hammock. In the evening, dinner includes the flavors of local and international gastronomy enhanced by excellent service, one more fine feature of the Finch Bay Eco Hotel. Yacht Excursions to nearby islands.

MONDAY:
North Seymour Island 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 with the seasons.

WEDNESDAY:
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.

NOTE:  Daily excursions by yacht are subject to change due to climatic or oceanic  conditions, regulations of the Galapagos National Park and always taking in consideration our guest's safety and well-being.

Included

• Transfers In / Out
• 3 night accommodations
• All Meals
• 2 full-day excursions
• Guided visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
• Facilities: Pool, Jacuzzi, Beach-front access

Not Included

• Air transportation to/from Galapagos
• Galapagos National Park admission fee US $ 100 (subject to change without notice)
• Transit control card for Galapagos US $ 10
• Multisport activities
• Bar (drinks & soft drinks)
• Gifts and items of personal nature
• There is an extra charge for Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners

Important Notes

• Yachts for the day-tour 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 (some with additional charge).

• Mountain Bike Excursions
• Introduction to diving (Discover Scuba Diving)
• Snorkeling
• Bird watching
• Hikes to Tortuga Bay or Las Grietas
• Bay Tour
• Stargazing and much more…

Packing checklist

• Small backpack (waterproof)
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sneakers with rubber soles
• Shorts
• Long pants
• T-shirts
• Long and Short sleeved shirts
• Wind breaker
• Bathing suit -wetsuit for snorkeling in cold months
• Socks
• Underwear
• Hat or cap
• Toilette kit (biodegradable shampoo please)
• Sun block
• Sunglasses
• Binoculars
• Camera & camcorder
• Any medicine you may be taking
• Book/ Notebook

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Finch Bay Eco Hotel & Yachts information

Located amid superb natural beauty the Finch Bay Eco Hotel is the perfect complement to your Galápagos Expedition.

The charming Finch Bay - named after the famous Darwin's Finches abundant in the area and its surroundings - is just steps from the beach on a private seaside location, surrounded by mangroves.

Here guests can cherish the privacy, great natural surroundings and superb service offered by the Hotel. Located on Santa Cruz Island at Punta Estrada, across the bay from the town of Puerto Ayora, it is situated in a quiet location, with only pedestrian and bicycle circulation - there are no cars in the neighborhood.

Finch Bay Eco Hotel Facilities

Finch Bay is the only full-service Galapagos Eco-Hotel situated directly on a beach.

• Eco-Hotel with International Service Standards
• 6 ocean-view suites and 21 rooms with twin or king size beds (one cot for child)
• Of the 21 rooms: 17 rooms at ground level, 4 rooms on second floor
• Modern design incorporating Galapagos' natural elements
• Each room has wooden blinds, a black-out curtain, tile floors and a telephone.
• All rooms are nonsmoking
• Air conditioned rooms (via in-room remote control),
• Each room has a private bath with hot water, hair dryers and soap and shampoo dispensers.
• Beach towels available
• On-site desalinization and purification plant
• Ice machine
• Laundry service
• Private Outdoor Pool (open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
• Mangrove-rich coastline
• Bar and Lounge
• Restaurant featuring International Cuisine (tastefully blended with local flavors). Buffet Breakfast. Both, fixed menus and a la carte menus for lunch and dinner
• Vegetarian and special dietary requirements can be accommodated
• Communications: telephone, fax, e-mail, Internet access.
• Beautiful grounds for strolling
• Beach-front access
• No motorized vehicles
• No paved roads
• Day trips to nearby islands, via yacht, as per itinerary
• Multisport Nature Active Options: Scuba Diving, Bird watching, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Observation, Bay Tours, Stargazing.
  Environmental Interpretation with Galapagos Naturalists

Finch Bay Eco Hotel - Type of rooms

6 Ocean View Suites

21 Garden View Rooms

Finch Bay Eco Hotel daily Yacht Expeditions

SEA LION YACHT

Built: in 1987 by Van der Hoeven Yachts of Holland

Remodeling: 2009 in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Capacity: 16 guests
Tonnage: 60.57 tons.
Length: 74 feet / 22.5 meters
Width: 17 feet / 5.2 meters
Motors: 2 x 275 HP Caterpillar, Model C-7
Crew: 4 plus 2 naturalist guides

SEA FINCH YACHT

Built: 1988 by Hatteras (United States)

Remodeling: 2006 in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Capacity: 20 guests
Tonnage: 30 tons.
Length: 58 feet / 17.67 meters
Width: 15 feet / 4.57 meters
Motors: 2 Detroit Diesel 8V71
Crew: 4 plus 1 naturalist guide