FINCH BAY AND SEA FINCH ITINERARY

8-Day Galapagos Tour Itinerary

DAY 1, Sunday: Arrive Galapagos and Visit Highlands of Santa Cruz

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.
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DAY 2, Monday: Visit North Seymour (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.
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DAY 3, Tuesday: Visit Plazas (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.
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DAY 4, Wednesday: Santa Cruz Optional Activities

Stay at Santa Cruz Island and enjoy the activities of your choice.   Hike to Las Grietas, snorkeling, bird watching (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.
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DAY 5, Thursday: Visit Santa Fe (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.
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DAY 6, Friday: Hike to Tortuga Bay

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 or visit Puerto Ayora.
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DAY 7, Saturday: Visit Bartolome (YACHT EXCURSION)

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.
(B, L, D...Overnight Finch Bay)

DAY 8, Sunday: Darwin Station and Galapagos Departure

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 (and reality).
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SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED

*Please note the itinerary may vary due to changes in air schedules, weather, national park regulations, local conditions, safety or unforeseen emergencies.

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