Finch Bay & Scalesia Lodge Galapagos Packages

This morning you’ll fly into Baltra Airport and take your onward beautiful flight to Isabela Island. We’ll transfer you to Scalesia Lodge. After some time for lunch and settling in, your Galapagos adventure commences.

We’ll head to the wetland lagoons, the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and the jaw-dropping beach at Puerto Villamil. Wildlife to look out for includes blue footed booby, marine turtles, giant tortoises, Galapagos penguin, gallinules, white cheeked pintail, common stilt and whimbrels.

Depending on the day and availability you can do one of the following:

Sierra Negra Volcano – a daring walk on this active volcano affords opportunities to spot wildlife, after which there is a chance to relax on the beach at Puerto Villamil. Wildlife to observe might be mockingbirds, Galapagos hawk, Darwin’s finches and flycatchers.

Tintoreras Islets – we sail to these beautiful islets for a chance to snorkel and take a short walk, after which we can visit the wetlands. Look out for marine iguana, boobies, herons, white-tipped reef shark and Galapagos penguin.

Wall of Tears – take a delightful trail past mangrove vegetation, brackish lagoons and Palo Santo forest, spotting wildlife along the way. Look out for Darwin’s finches, herons, giant tortoise, ducks, stilts and flamingos.

Today we’ll transfer you for your beautiful flight to Baltra, and from there we’ll transport you to Santa Cruz Island where your adventure continues. We’ll visit Los Gemelos, some fascinating lava tunnels and a giant tortoise reserve. There is a chance to see Darwin’s finches, pelican, sea lion and giant tortoise. Later, we’ll transfer you by water taxi to Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel for sundowners.

On this day with our land based package we’ll enjoy time on Santa Cruz Island visiting stunning beaches, as well as visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station. Kayak and snorkel, and see green sea turtles, sea lion, giant tortoise, pelicans, land iguana.

Based on availability we will be doing an exploration by yacht with also chances to do trekking, kayaking and snorkeling at one of these sites:

North Seymour Island / Bachas Beach – a birdwatcher’s paradise, here there is hiking with the chance to spot blue footed booby, and frigates. Look for fur seals and marine and land iguanas. Later, swimming and snorkeling at Bachas Beach.

Santa Fe Island – At this scenic beach, there is a short trail walk. Look for land iguana as well as Galapagos hawk, pelican, boobies and sea lion. Later there is snorkeling and beach time.

Bartolome Island / Sullivan Bay – a trail at Bartolome leads to the island’s summit with unrivalled views. There is also a visit to Sullivan Bay. Look for Galapagos penguin, sea lion and Sally Lightfoot crab.

South Plaza – enjoy a splendid walk along a pretty trail and spotting wildlife before some snorkeling time. Chance to spot land iguana, marine iguana, sea lion, Darwin’s finches.

Today you say goodbye to Finch Bay, as we transfer you back to Baltra Airport for your onward journey. From here you will fly back to mainland Ecuador, with happy memories and fabulous pictures to remind you of your once-in-a-lifetime trip.