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Full itinerary 8 days/7 nights Galapagos at Finch
Bay Hotel
Sunday
Arrival to Galápagos 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! 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: pool,
sea kayaks, 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.
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 Yacht Excursion
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
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Stay at Santa Cruz Island and enjoy the activities of your choice.
Hike to Las Grietas, sea kayak, snorkeling, birdwatching (without extra cost) or
guided excursions at extra cost such as cruise of the bay, mountain bike in the
highlands of Santa Cruz, Discover Scuba Diving.
Thursday
SANTA FE ISLAND (Barrington) Yacht Excursion
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
HIKE TO TORTUGA BAY in the morning.
It is considered the nicest spot of the archipelago, a peaceful corner for the
nature lover. Tortuga Bay’s name comes from the sea turtles that go there to
lay their eggs. Excellent bird watching can be found along the way and at the
Bay. Snack is included.
Free time in the afternoon to relax by the pool or on the beach, enjoy the
Jacuzzi, sea kayak or visit Puerto Ayora.
Saturday
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.
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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