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Galapagos Tour Itinerary for 5D/4N

Galapagos Tour Itinerary in a hotel where all the facilities as well as the activities are totally oriented to a concept of true ecotourism.

Finch Bay Hotel in the Galapagos Islands offers an incredible land tour package of 5 Days and 4 Nights with yacht outings included.

It is ideal for those who like adventure, for those who love nature and for the sport enthusiasts.

Land Tour Package: 5 Days/4 Nights
(Wednesday Departures)

Tour Itinerary

Wednesday:

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 of th Island, a bus will take you 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, with 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.

A 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 or rest in your hammock. In the evening, dinner includes the flavors of local and international gastronomy.

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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 hiking and trekking 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 will be served on board Sea Finch Yacht.

Upon return, there will be time to relax in the hotel's surroundings before dinner.


Thursday:

Santa Fe Island (Barrington)
A short trek will lead you 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 is a small island which is full of fascinating wildlife, at sea side and along the cliffs you can observe: sea lions, land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, Opuntia cacti and vegetation that changes colors with the seasons.

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Saturday:

Bartolome Island
This Galapagos tour itinerary is perfect for those who love to climb. There's a trail with wooden steps that will take you to the summit of the Island, it is 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 on the beach of this Island.

Sunday:

You will 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 Galapagos Tortoises

An overland transfer to the airport in Baltra to take the flight back to the continent is included in this Galapagos tour itinerary.


Galapagos Recommended Reading:

The Diving Guide: Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands, is world renowned for adrenaline-charged diving and unique, fearless wildlife. These "Enchanted Islands" beckon both divers and non-divers from around the globe who come to dive with whale sharks and walk with giant tortoises. (This is the best diving guide I've ever read)

A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands
This book reviews the Islands' history, explains its ecology and the evolution of its wildlife, and tells where to go and what to see and photograph. This guide to the Galapagos Islands is the ideal handbook for anyone thinking of going to the Galapagos Archipelago. (This is a helpful and easy to read guide)

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