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Finch Bay EcoHotel

Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Island, Ecuador

Detailed All-Inclusive Day-by-day Itineraries
Optional Activities
Optional Diving
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ABOUT THE FINCH  BAY  ECO-HOTEL, in their own words:

The ex-hotel Delfin has been fully renovated and transformed into the Finch Bay Hotel, with important changes to upgrade its facilities and landscaping.  The hotel’s new look features environmentally friendly materials and use of natural light with large windows, beachfront access, large pool and outdoor Jacuzzi.

The charming Finch Bay Hotel - named after the famous Darwin’s Finches abundant in the surroundings -  is just steps from the beach on a private seaside location, surrounded by mangroves.  Here guests can cherish the privacy, natural surroundings and superb service offered by the Finch Bay.

Located on Santa Cruz Island at Punta Estrada, across the bay from the town of Puerto Ayora, the hotel is situated in a quiet location, with only pedestrian and bicycle circulation - there are no cars in the neighborhood.

Finch Bay Hotel accommodates 42 guests with 21 twin-bedded rooms, each with private facilities, air conditioning and unlimited water supply, as the hotel has its own desalinization plant.   This ecologically oriented hotel also boasts innovative garbage processing and recycling programs. The entire infrastructure as well as the activities are totally oriented to a concept of true ecotourism in a pistine natural environment

Delicious healthy international and Galapagos inspired menus are prepared daily by our chef, Tomas, using the freshest ingredients. 

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Finch Bay Facilities
Finch Bay is the only full-service Galapagos Eco-Hotel situated directly on a beach.
  • Eco-Hotel with International Service Standards
  • 21 rooms with twin beds (one cot for child)
  • 17 rooms at ground level, 4 rooms on second floor
  • Modern design incorporating Galapagos' natural elements
  • Each room has wooden blindsm, 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
  • Unlimited water supply (own desalinization plant)
  • Ice machine
  • Laundry service
  • Private Outdoor Pool (open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
  • Mangrove-rich coastline
  • Bar and Lounge
  • Outdoor Jacuzzi
  • Restaurant featuring International Cuisine (tastefully blended with local flavors). Buffet Breakfast. Lunch and dinner are a la carte
  • 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
  • Multisport Nature Active Options: Scuba Diving, Birdwatching, Ocean (Sea) Kayaking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Observation, Bay Tours.
  • Environmental Interpretation with Galapagos Naturalists
All-Inclusive Packages:

Sunday to Wednesday - 4-days/3-nights:

Sunday:
Fly to Baltra, transfer overland via the highlands to The Twins for a visit
Continue on to Finch Bay Hotel for check-in and lunch
PM visit Charles Darwin Research Station & chance to kayak & snorkel

Monday:
Full day Bartolome Island with lunch

Tuesday:
Full day South Plaza Island and Punta Carrion with lunch

Wednesday:
AM Return overland transfer to Baltra for return flight to the mainland

Click here for complete descriptive itinerary

 Wednesday to Sunday - 5-days/4-nights:   

Wednesday:
Fly to Baltra, transfer overland via the highlands to The Twins for a visit
Continue on to Finch Bay Hotel for check-in and lunch
PM visit Charles Darwin Research Station & chance to kayak & snorkel

Thursday:
Full day Santa Fe Island Excursion with lunch

Friday:
Full day South Plaza Island and Punta Carrion with lunch

Saturday:
Full day North Seymour Island and Las Bachas Beach with lunch

Sunday:
AM Return overland transfer to Baltra for return flight to the mainland

Click here for complete descriptive itinerary
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ACTIVITIES

You can choose optional activities to create an unforgettable expedition in one of the most unique places in the world ... and most importantly, at your own pace.

Galapagos Naturalists accompany you on some activities, and bring the surrounding wonders to life with their extensive knowledge of the natural history, legends, geology, and other amazing features of the Archipelago.  Adventure is a footstep away as you start the day with fabulous sunrises, under the warmth of the Equatorial sun.  And each evening ends with unforgettable stargazing in Equatorial skies. 

Some activities are provided free of charge as part of the hotel’s facilities, others are available at an additional cost.

WILDLIFE OBSERVATION
Some of the most unusual and fascinating species in the world, both terrestrial and marine, are found in the Galapagos Islands. Here most of the surface (96%) is a National Park, surrounded by a protected Marine Reserve, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  On Santa Cruz Island, the giant tortoises can be seen at the Charles Darwin Research Station (including famous Lonesome George, the only remaining tortoise from Pinta Island) and also in the wild, in the Highlands of this island.

BIRD WATCHING

A total of 140 species of birds have been registered in Galapagos. About half of the resident birds cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.   The hotel’s natural surroundings provide an excellent setting for bird watching. On its premises you can observe shore and lagoon birds such as   ducks, stilts, herons, warblers, pelicans and frigates all easily approachable, just like all the Galapagos’ wildlife.   Eight species of Darwin’s Finches are found on Santa Cruz Island; most of which can be observed in the Hotel’s gardens and surroundings. Charles Darwin found enough evidence to support his theory of evolution by studying the different beaks of these finches. 

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