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FINCH BAY HOTEL - GALAPAGOS ISLANDS - SANTA CRUZ ISLAND - PUERTO AYORA TOWN

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Finch Bay Hotel - Hotel Profile l - Galapagos Islands Cruise Alternative

Situated in beautiful Acadamey Bay in the town of Puerto Ayora, on the Island of Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Islands, the Finch Bay Hotel is perfectly located for a land based Galapagos Island adventure. Located on a semi-private beach, this hotel has a stunning view of the bay beyond from the dining room and pool side areas of the hotel. The Finch Bay Hotel offers the perfect place to just relax and enjoy the Equatorial sun of the Galapagos Islands, especially after a cruise through the islands. For those more adventuresome, the hotel offers tour packages to the local islands, such as Bartolome or North Seymour or Plaza Island with daily tours with a naturalist guide on a private motor driven yacht. Passengers depoart from the hotel after breakfast for a tour to the local islands and return to the hotel in the evening. Lunch is included onboard the yacht. This offers the perfect venue for those travelers who wish to visit the islands and prefer to sleep on land. The Finch Bay also offers some hotel rooms with meals and without daily tours to Santa Cruz and the nearby islands. Call for pricing on the land based options without daily yacht tours. The Finch Bay Hotel is the perfect alternative to those who are susceptible to sea-sickness on larger ocean going ships.
The Finch Bay Hotel in on a secluded beach, surrounded by mangroves. The beach is easily accessible from the hotel. Just minutes from the town of Puerto Ayora on the Island of Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Islands. the guests can take a water taxi from the hotel dock to the town for exploration, shopping, and a variety of restaurants for lunch and dinner. The Charles Darwin Research Center is on the opposite end of the town and is also easily accessible by walking. Other beaches nearby include Tortuga Bay - a short walk from the town and the hotel. See below a description of the three day and four day tours that the hotel offers guests along with pricing.

Hotel Type: Three to Four Stars	Category: Land Based Hotel - Galapagos Islands with daily tours to local islands.
Capacity: Twenty one twin and double rooms, double occupancy.
Crew: Bi-lingual naturalist guides lead daily tours to Santa Cruz and nearby islands.

Facilities :

The hotel offers 21 comfortable rooms, with air conditioning. The rooms offer some views of the beach and the pool area. There is a large dining area for breakfast and dinner dining. Breakfast is normally served buffet style. The pool area is well maintained and dinner is sometimes served in the pool area. Beyond the swimming pool is access to the semi-private beach and Academy Bay which is the ocean access to Puerto Ayora town. The entire setting is very quiet and peaceful.

Hotel Room Facilities:

110Volt outlets , air conditioning, cabin amenities, hot and cold water , private bathroom with shower. Laundry service available.

Pricing for the Finch Bay Hotel

Year Round:	Three Night Program	Four Night Program
Individual Price Per Passenger - Double Occupancy	$ 1,290	$ 1,560
Room Only Without Tours	$ 212	$ 800
* The above prices include transfers from the airport to the hotel and breakfast daily at the hotel dining room.

Please Note: These prices are subject to change without notice. Prices shown in U.S. dollars.

hOTEL PRICES WILL INCLUDE: Galapagos hotel rooms at the Finch Bay Hotel are in air conditioned rooms with private bath. Tours may include one visit to the Galapagos Island each day including lunch meals and tours, conducted by certified naturalist guides. Passengers may request room with breakfast only, a room with all meals included or a room with daily tours to the local islands.

GALAPAGOS CRUISE PRICES WILL NOT INCLUDE: Airfare between Quito or Guayaquil (round-trip) and the Galapagos Islands, (approximate cost $420 per person), Galapagos National Park entrance fees, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, tips for naturalist guides and crew or captain, all personal expenses, gifts and purchases on the ship, rental of snorkel equipment and/or travel insurance.

Please request rates and availability for single rooms. Children on Galapagos cruises and at the hotel are always welcome and may cruise at a 20% discount if sharing a cabin or hotel room, with a parent(s). Children above the age of 12 pay full adult fare. Call us for the latest prices and promotions.

Itinerary for the Hotel Finch Bay

The Three Night Program -Monday to Wednesday and The Four Night Program - Wednesday to Sunday
Monday -Three Night Program	After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, depart with your guide on a private yacht to North Seymour Island, famous for encounters with Blue Footed Boobies, Swallow Tailed Gulls and Frigate Birds. Lunch is included on board the yacht each day.
Tuesday	Depart today for Plaza Island for an encounter with sea lions, land iguanas an swallow tailed gulls.
Wednesday	Depart today early in the morning to the Charles Darwin Research Center to visit the giant tortoises. Later in the day transfer to Balata Island for your flight to the mainland of Ecuador.
Thursday	Depart today for the beginning of the four night program. Cruise on a private yacht with your naturalist guide to visit the island of Santa Fe - famous for sea lion colonies and land iguanas. There may be an opportunity to snorkel and swim.
Friday	Visit to Plaza Island famous for sea lions, land iguanas and swallow tailed gulls.
Saturday	Today, after breakfast travel onboard a private yacht for a visit to Bartolome Island. A steep climb up wooden stairs leads to a commanding view of Pinnacle Rock and the islands beyond. Enjoy swimming and snorkeling with penguins and tropical fish along the base of Pinnacle Rock. A delicious lunch is served onboard the yacht.
Sunday	Visit to Santa Cruz Island, Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Center. Return to Baltra Island later in the day to catch a flight back to the mainland of Ecuador either to Guayaquil or Quito for extended tours or a flight home.

Departure Dates

Year-Round Departures

7 Night - Monday to Monday or Wednesday to Wednesday

Galapagos Cruising is a Year Round Destination

The Galapagos Islands enjoy a mild sub-tropical climate, allowing Galapagos cruise ships to operate on year round. Temperatures are defined almost entirely by ocean currents and the trade winds. In general. From December to May will be warm and sunny; and from June to November will be cool with a breeze in the afternoon. The temperature chart below is useful to plan your Galapagos vacation! * Temperature values are given in Fahrenheit.

Temperatures	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
Max. Air Temp	84	86	88	86	82	78	76	74	76	77	78	80
Min Air Temp	70	74	74	72	72	68	66	64	62	64	66	68
Avg.Sea Temp	74	76	76	76	74	74	72	66	68	70	72	74
Avg. Rainfall	1	1	2.0	1.5	0.75	0.25	0.5	0.25	0.5	0.25	0.5	0.5

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