Day	Itinerary	Night stop
1	Transfer from Baltra to the Finch Bay Hotel on Santa Cruz Island	Santa Cruz Island
	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, 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.
	Accommodation: Finch Bay Eco Hotel
	Included Meals: Lunch and dinner
2	Excursion on Santa Fe Island	Santa Cruz Island
	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.
	Accommodation: Finch Bay Eco Hotel
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
3	Excursion to Plaza Island	Santa Cruz Island
	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.
	Accommodation: Finch Bay Eco Hotel
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
4	Excursion to Bartolome Island	Santa Cruz Island
	The trail on Bartolome Island 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.
	Accommodation: Finch Bay Eco Hotel
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
5	Morning visit to Charles Darwin Research Station before tour ends
	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.
	Included Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation

4 nights at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel, please refer to accommodation section for more information on the hotel.

Transport

Car, minibus, bus and yacht

Meals

4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners  

Staff

Drivers and naturalist guides

Age Restriction

Yacht excursions: minimum age 6 years old

Children under 12 sharing room with their parents 25% off (one child per two adults paying full fare).
 

Optional Activities

Many options for multisport activities are available for those guests not wishing to take a yacht excursion to visit nearby islands:

Excursions on Mountain Bike

Introduction to diving (Discover Scuba Diving)

Snorkeling

Bird watching

Hikes to Tortuga Bay or Las Grietas

Bay Tour

Stargazing
 

What To Bring

Small backpack (waterproof), comfortable walking shoes, sneakers with rubber soles, shorts, long pants, t-shirts, long and short sleeved shirts, wind breaker, bathing suit -wetsuit for snorkelling in cold months, socks, underwear, hat or cap, toilette kit (biodegradable shampoo please), sun block, sunglasses, binoculars, camera & camcorder, any medicine you may be taking, book/ notebook.
 

Group Size

1 - 42

Other Information

Transfers in/out are included for packages only travelling through Baltra airport

Vessels available: Sea Finch or similar

Assigned vessel depends on availability

The island visited during the day tour depends on the approved itinerary for each vessel

Metropolitan Touring guarantees air space for packages only

Galapagos itineraries are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical reasons, guests’ safety or Galapagos National Park Regulations.
 

Operator Remarks

- All rates are subject to change without prior notice. In case of increase in fuel prices, a fuel surcharge will apply.

- Yachts for the excursions are subject to availability. 

- Daily excursions by yacht are subject to change due to climatic or oceanic conditions, regulations of the Galápagos National Park and always taking in consideration our guest’s safety and well-being.

- Christmas and New Years Eve dinners supplements: US$ 48 per person/per dinner. No discounts apply.