ISLAND HOPPING

Galapagos Islands

The islands are the land of superlatives. It is one of the most important national parks on earth and one of the world’s largest marine reserves.

Hotels

Stay at a hotel on land and take day tours to stroll through the islands and discover the many unique animal and plant species.

Get the best of both worlds by exploring an active volcano in the Galapagos Islands, together with day trips to rewarding visitor sites of the National Park & Marine Reserve. The Finch Bay Eco Hotel (Santa Cruz Island) joins forces with Scalesia Lodge (Isabela Island) and develops a stunning week-long program in the Galapagos including inter-island flights, day trips on board Yacht Sea Lion, “glamping” in luxury tents up in the highlands of Isabela Island, and visits to remote places that no other “island hopping” trip will ever experience. Get ready for one of the most highly anticipated voyages in the Galapagos.

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ISABELA ISLAND: SCALESIA LODGE / SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: FINCH BAY ECO HOTEL 8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS

DAY 1: QUITO/GUAYAQUIL – ISABELA

Meals included: lunch, dinner Transfer from the airport to the hotel Flight from Quito/Guayaquil to Baltra Inter-island flight to Isabela Island in small air jet Hike and giant tortoise-breeding center visit Accommodation: Scalesia Lodge

DAY 2: ISABELA

Meals included: breakfast, box lunch, dinner Explore the Sierra Negra Volcano Free afternoon: enjoy the beach at Puerto Villamil or rest in the afternoon Accommodation: Scalesia Lodge

DAY 3: ISABELA

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner Visit the Tintoreras visitor site by boat and enjoy the natural diversity of the National Park and Marine reserve After lunch, learn more about Isabela’s history while visiting the Wall of Tears Accommodation: Scalesia Lodge

DAY 4: ISABELA – SANTA CRUZ

Meals included: breakfast, lunch Transfer from Isabela to Santa Cruz aboard the inter-island flight Take the Sea Lion Yacht for a short cruise to North Seymour Island Afternoon cruise to Itabaca Channel Arrival to Finch Bay Eco Hotel Accommodation: Finch Bay Eco Hotel

DAY 5: SANTA CRUZ

Meals included: breakfast, lunch Short hike to El Manzanillo, the natural path to one of Santa Cruz’s species of giant tortoises Brief stop at the Twin Craters for lunch at a local restaurant In the afternoon, visit a local sustainable ranch Accommodation: Finch Eco Bay Hotel

DAY 6: SANTA CRUZ – SANTA FE

DAY 7: SANTA CRUZ

Meals included: breakfast, lunch Visit Tortuga Bay, voted Ecuador’s best beach First stop will be at Playa Brava, a long snow whote-beach, a seasonal nesting site for the green sea turtles Reach Playa Mansa, a secluded natural mangrove cove. Ideal for swimming and snorkeling A small yacht will transfer you back to the hotel’s dock at lunch Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station Accommodation: Finch Bay Eco Hotel

DAY 8: SANTA CRUZ – QUITO/GUAYAQUIL

Meals included: breakfast Transfer to Baltra Island and airport Flight back to Quito/Guayaquil

TOUR INCLUDES

Inter-island flights and local Galapagos transfers.
Overnights in hotels, guided excursions and all meals described in program itinerary.
Snorkeling gear at Finch Bay Eco Hotel and Yacht Sea Lion
Rubber boots & rain ponchos at Scalesia Lodge

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE

Air transportation to / from Galapagos and airport taxes (subject to change without previous notice)
Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US$ 100 subject to change without previous notice)
Migration Control Card (US$ 20 subject to change without previous notice)
Meals not mentioned in program itinerary.
Entrance fee to Puerto Villamil
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Gratuities
Gifts and additional items
Multisport optional activities (sea kayaks, diving, mountain biking)
Internet / Wi-Fi
Travel insurance
Laundry service
Any item not mentioned previously