Independent Galapagos at the Finch Bay Resort

Independent Galapagos at the Finch Bay Resort

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Independent Galapagos at the Finch Bay Resort

8 Days

Visiting: Quito, Baltra Island, North Seymour Island, Santa Cruz, South Plaza Island, Guayaquil, South America

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

ISQ1-2024

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

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$5741 (USD) Operator discount: -$642 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$162 -12%
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Tour Overview

How deep is your love of adventure? Is it deep enough to follow the course of Charles Darwin to discover your own love affair with the wildlife paradise of the Galápagos Islands? If so, this Independence by Globus vacation in Ecuador is pointing you in the right direction. Begin by exploring the historic heart of Quito and depart for parts unknown where blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, and diving iguanas of the Galápagos give new meaning to mind-blowing discoveries. You’ll stay at the award-winning Finch Bay Eco Hotel on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos, offering a private, seaside location to kayak, snorkel, bike, and take boat excursions to the various Galápagos Islands with expert Naturalists. Sail upon pristine waters to discover the perfectly evolved creatures who thrive on this volcanic archipelago. Stroll the sand where sea lions bask and albatross brace against the updrafts above the cliffs. Sail, snorkel, and simply stay in a state of astonishment through the sanctuaries of spectacular species on North Seymour, and South Plaza Island, and Santa Cruz Islands. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where conservationists work to protect the gentle giants for which the islands are named. You’ll also find the I-time you deserve to fall in love with adventure again!

Places You'll See

Hilton Colon Quito - Met

Hilton Colon Guayaquil - Metro

Finch Bay Eco Hotel - Finch Bay Room

Hilton Colon Quito - Met

Hilton Colon Guayaquil - Metro

Finch Bay Eco Hotel - Finch Bay Room

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Quito,Ecuador

Location: Quito, Quito


Welcome to Quito, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2: Quito

Location: Quito

Meals Included: Breakfast


• Your included private city tour showcases the rich legacy left by the Incas and the Spaniards. See Independence Square, dominated by its formidable cathedral, San Francisco Plaza Church, and the Basilica with its marvelous stained-glass windows.

Day 3: Quito,Baltra,North Seymour,Santa Cruz

Location: Quito, Baltra Island, North Seymour Island, Santa Cruz

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


• Fly to Baltra in the Galápagos.
• Upon arrival, board a yacht bound for North Seymour, an island teeming with life. You might have to give way to a passing sea lion, marine iguana, or blue-footed boobies that nest here. As you walk along the shore, see large flocks of pelicans in a dive-bomb feeding-frenzy, and one of the Galápagos’ largest nesting sites of the magnificent frigatebird. In the bushes you can see the males up close with their puffed-up scarlet throat sacs.
• Return to the yacht and continue to the Finch Bay Hotel.

Day 4: Santa Cruz. Excursion To The Highlands

Location: Santa Cruz

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


• Transfer to the lush highlands of Santa Cruz to a farming area called El Manzanillo on the edge of the Giant Tortoise Reserve. Here, tortoises can be seen grazing year-round, along with woodpecker finches, mockingbirds, and flycatchers.
• After lunch, visit a local farm, where coffee, sugar cane, and cocoa beans are grown, harvested, and prepared.
• Return to the hotel and perhaps spend time on the private beach.

Day 5: Santa Cruz. Excursion To Punta Carrion & South Plaza Island

Location: South Plaza Island

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


• This morning, travel to Punta Carrion on Santa Cruz Island for some time to snorkel. The shallow reefs and mangroves make this an ideal site to snorkel with plenty of reef fish as well as occasional sea lions and sharks.
• Next, sail to South Plaza Island, a small island full of fascinating wildlife, both along its shore and along its dramatic, wind-swept cliffs. Here you will see large, yellow land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, masked and blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and much more during your guided walk.
• Return to the hotel this afternoon.

Day 6: Santa Cruz. Excursion To Divine Bay

Location: Santa Cruz

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


• Today’s adventure takes you to wildlife-rich Divine Bay on Santa Cruz Island. Marine iguanas, herons, noddy terns, blue-footed boobies, and tropicbirds are commonly seen here. You may explore by boat or, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can take to the sea by kayak. Keep an eye out for sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks as you cruise the tranquil waters.
• Return to the hotel for lunch, followed by an afternoon visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, established to help conserve the Galápagos’ natural habitats and protect the area’s famous giant tortoises.

Day 7: Santa Cruz,Baltra,Guayaquil

Location: Santa Cruz, Baltra Island, Guayaquil

Meals Included: Breakfast


• Depart the hotel this morning for the airport in Baltra. Then, fly to Guayaquil on Ecuador’s Pacific coast and transfer to the hotel for your final night in Ecuador.

Day 8: Guayaquil

Location: Guayaquil

Meals Included: Breakfast


Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

UNESCO Sites

City of Quito|Galapagos Islands

Meals

Buffet breakfast daily; 4 lunches; 4 three-course dinners

Notes

Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on uneven pathways and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 8,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 9,350 ft. In the Galápagos, there will be “wet landings” meaning guests will need to be able to jump in the water, out of the boats/zodiacs and walk a couple of meters to the beaches. Terrain is rocky and uneven.

Galapagos Islands itineraries are fully subject to change.

Accommodation

Quito:Hilton Colon Quito - MET
Santa Cruz Island:Finch Bay Eco Hotel - Finch Bay Room
Guayaquil:Hilton Colon Guayaquil - Metro

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this Operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Dates & Availability

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Saturday - Saturday

Jul 27, 2024 - Aug 03, 2024
$6191 $6021 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$170 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Aug 03, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024
$6293 $6120 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$173 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Aug 17, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024
$6293 $6120 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$173 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 07, 2024
$6293 $6120 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$173 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Sep 07, 2024 - Sep 14, 2024
$6293 $6120 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$173 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Sep 14, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024
$6293 $6120 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$173 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Sep 21, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024
$6293 $6120 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$173 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 02, 2024
$6293 $6120 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$173 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Nov 09, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024
$6293 $6120 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$173 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Nov 16, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024
$6293 $6120 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$173 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Jan 04, 2025 - Jan 11, 2025
$6545 $5741 (USD)

Operator discount: -$642 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$162 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Jan 11, 2025 - Jan 18, 2025
$6545 $5741 (USD)

Operator discount: -$642 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$162 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 25, 2025
$6545 $5741 (USD)

Operator discount: -$642 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$162 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Mar 01, 2025 - Mar 08, 2025
$6545 $5741 (USD)

Operator discount: -$642 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$162 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Mar 08, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025
$6545 $5741 (USD)

Operator discount: -$642 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$162 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Mar 15, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025
$6545 $5741 (USD)

Operator discount: -$642 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$162 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 29, 2025
$6545 $5741 (USD)

Operator discount: -$642 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$162 (USD)

Saturday - Saturday

Mar 29, 2025 - Apr 05, 2025
$6545 $5741 (USD)

Operator discount: -$642 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$162 (USD)

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    Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.

    Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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