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    Finch Bay Complete Expedition

    $2839 per person

    SPECIAL FEATURES

    Tour basis: Shared with other guests from the hotel
    Departure day: Every day
    Expedition length: 5 days
    Location: Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands
    Altitude: sea level
    Included: 4 nights of accommodation, all meals, 2 full-day island yacht explorations (includes lunch), 1 full-day exploration (includes lunch), snorkel and kayak equipment, ground transfers in/out in Galapagos (shared service), airport assistance in Quito – Guayaquil, internet / Wi-Fi

    Ideal for family travel, honeymoons, couples, small groups

    • Finch Bay private yacht for day tours
    • Amazing wildlife encounters
    • Snorkelling opportunities
    • Use of sea kayaks
    • Beach-front hotel
    • Private swimming pool
    • Personalized service throughout
    • Beautiful landscapes
    • Excellent restaurant with fine cuisine
    • Easy access to self-guided visits
    • Peaceful ambience

    Finch Bay Hotel offers you one of the nicest scenery and expeditions to enjoy the amazing Galapagos Islands

    This complete itinerary gives you the opportunity to travel to the magic Galapagos Islands with comfort, great service, good cuisine and wonderful wildlife encounters.

    FINCH BAY COMPLETE - BRIEF ITINERARY

    Please check detailed itinerary on top

    • DAY 1: Arrival at Baltra airport and transfer to the hotel
    • DAYS 2,3,4: Full-day activity option with lunch and dinner. Or island yacht exploration with lunch and dinner.
    • DAY 5: Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil

    FINCH BAY LAND & SEA - RATES

    Rates per person

    Finch Bay Rooms:

    Twin / Double accommodation: $2,839
    Single accommodation: $3,807
    Children under 12 years: $2,129

    Finch Bay Suite:

    Twin / Double accommodation: $3,273
    Single accommodation: $4,663
    Children under 12 years: $2,455

    Notes:
    Children discount applies for one child every two adults paying full fare.
    Christmas and New Year’s surcharge for special dinner $75 per guest, per dinner

    Included:

    4 nights of accommodation
    All meals
    2 full-day island yacht explorations (includes lunch)
    1 full-day exploration (includes lunch)
    Snorkel and kayak equipment
    Ground transfers in/out in Galapagos (shared service)
    Airport assistance in Quito – Guayaquil
    Internet / Wi-Fi

    Additional:

    Airfare (international and domestic) to/from Galapagos and airport taxes (subject to change without prior notice)
    Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 USD, subject to change without prior notice)
    Transit control card fee ($20 USD, subject to change without prior notice)
    Alcoholic beverages
    Gratuities/tips
    Laundry or valet services
    Any additional items
    Optional activities with extra cost: mountain biking, diving, and surfing
    Travel insurance (strongly suggested)
    Any item not mentioned previously

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      • Departure/Return Location
        Quito or Guayaquil
      • Dress Code
        Comfortable: Good walking shoes, cotton pants, shorts, t-shirts, windbraker for the nights, bathing suit, sandals, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat with a birm, binoculars, camera with a lot of memory, personal kit, personal medicine, water bottle, small back pack

      Detailed Itinerary

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      DAY 1: ARRIVAL DAY
      Today, after a flight from mainland Ecuador, you arrive at Baltra airport where one of Finch Bay Hotel's representatives is waiting for you and take you to the hotel. You have a bus ride, dinghy ride and then a transfer by car to the hotel. Once at the hotel, you can rest and relax at the pool or the beach, lunch and dinner are included.
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      DAYS 2,3,4: EXPEDITION DAYS
      These days are tailored to accommodate your requirements, you can either choose to have days at leisure with lunch or enjoy of a day tour to the nearby islands or a day tour exploring Santa Cruz Island.
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      OPTIONS FOR DAY ACTIVITIES ON SANTA CRUZ ISLAND:

      Option #1 – HIGHLANDS: GIANT TORTOISES, LAVA TUNNELS & LUNCH (GUIDED): Depart from the hotel towards the Highlands of Santa Cruz. A short drive across the farming area leads us to El Manzanillo, which is located along the northern edge of the Giant Tortoise Reserve. El Manzanillo sits right on the natural path that tortoises take every year as they either migrate to higher, more humid locations during the Dry Season (June-September) or when they descend to the lowlands during the Hot Season. The Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living tortoise species, weighing up to 250 kg (550 lb)! It plays an important biological role as the top grazer in its habitat. In the wild, these gentle giants slowly make their way through the dense foliage and bush of the highlands of Santa Cruz. The shape of their shell varies from island to island, too. Throughout the year on Santa Cruz, giant tortoises can be seen grazing on the surrounding vegetation, wallowing in muddy banks or in large ponds. The area is teeming with life: chirping woodpecker mockingbirds, flycatchers, as well as ducks, herons and gallinules that all make this an exciting morning visit. On the way back to Puerto Ayora, you visit one of the island’s lava tunnels – significant geological formations that take you back in time and allow you to learn about how lava flows shaped the islands. After this, you enjoy a delicious lunch at El Manzanillo.
      Full-day Activity Option #2 – TORTUGA BAY, CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION & LUNCH (GUIDED): Tortuga Bay is a glorious beach that is located southwest of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Tortuga means “turtle” in Spanish and it was named as such due to the fact that sea turtles have made this one of their favourite places to come and lay their eggs! The stunning, white sand beach is considered by many to be the most beautiful stretch of coast in the Galapagos archipelago. Tortuga Bay is reached via a marked and cobbled 2 kilometre (1.2 miles) path that starts at the west end of Charles Binford Street, not all that far from Puerto Ayora itself. Guests must sign in and out at the National Park control point that sits at the beginning of the path. It is open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.* The trail and beach provide excellent birdwatching opportunities, with plenty of Darwin’s finches and other seabirds. The beach itself is a great place to go kayaking, snorkelling, and/or surfing! *Please noteThe return trip from Tortuga Bay is made in one of two ways, depending on the tide forecast for that particular day. If the tide forecast shows that it is possible, the group can make their return trip by boat. If it is not, the group take a 45-minute guided walk back to the entrance gate of the beach and then board a bus that takes them to the main pier in Puerto Ayora. This decision is made at the guide’s discretion. Afterwards, you go to the headquarters of the Galapagos National Park Service and the Charles Darwin Research Station, which are located side-by-side, right on the edge of Puerto Ayora. Here, there is an interpretation centre open to the public where you may also view their tortoise breeding program as well as giant tortoises in captivity. A visit to the Center is sure to expand your knowledge of this unique, iconic Galapagos animal as well as the ongoing conservation efforts in the islands.

      OPTIONS FOR ISLAND YACHT EXPLORATION:

      NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND: North Seymour was lifted from the ocean floor by a seismic event, and its origins as a seabed give the island its low, flat profileCliffs that are only a few meters high forms the shoreline and serve as the spot where swallow-tailed gulls sit among the ledges and rocks. A tiny forest of silver-grey Palo Santo trees stands just above the landing, usually without leaves, waiting for the rains to burst into bloom. This island is teeming with life!
      BARTOLOME ISLAND: Bartolome is famous for Pinnacle Rock, a towering and spearheaded obelisk that rises from the ocean’s edge and is the best-known landmark in the islands. Galapagos penguins — the only species of penguin found north of the equator — walk precariously along narrow volcanic ledges at its base. Sea lions snooze on rocky platforms, ready to slide into the water to play with passing snorkelers.
      SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND: South Plaza is a small island full of fascinating wildlife, both along its shore and along its dramatic, wind-swept cliffs: sea lions, land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, Opuntia cacti and vegetation that changes colours according to the season. South Plaza is one of Galapagos’ most impressive visiting sites.
      SANTA FE ISLAND: Santa Fe offers one of the more beautiful and sheltered coves in the islands. Its turquoise lagoon is protected by a peninsula of tiny islets that form an ideal anchorage spot. The island lies to the southeast of Santa Cruz and sits within sight of Puerto Ayora. Like North Seymour, Santa Fe has been uplifted seismically, and you can see underwater lava formations out in the open.
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      DAY 5: DEPARTURE DAY
      Today, after breakfast, you take the transfer back to Baltra airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
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