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Finch Bay Eco Hotel-Dive Package
Finch Bay Eco Hotel-Dive Package

Finch Bay Eco Hotel offers a comprehensive underwater experience designed for the adventurous diver. Includes most dive sites with-in the Central Islands. Full Scuba gear provided.

Length: Land Based Eco Hotel
Beam: N/A
# of passengers: 42
# of cabins: 21
Types of beds: 17 rooms w/2 twin beds, 4 rooms w/king beds. Extra bed available for children
Air-conditioned: Yes
Baths: Private with hot & cold fresh water
Crew members: Fully Staffed Hotel
Naturalist guides: PADI trained & Certified Dive Master & Instructors
Airport in Galapagos: Baltra
Special Features: Finch Bay Eco Hotel offers a comprehensive underwater experience designed for the adventurous diver. Includes most dive sites with-in the Central Islands. Full Scuba gear provided.
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Finch Bay Eco Hotel Sun Dive

Finch Bay Eco-Hotel Dive Package--Galapagos Waterworld

8 Days--Sunday to Sunday or Wednesday to Wednesday

2009 Rates per person/based on double room:  $2956

A comprehensive underwater experience designed for the adventurous diver. Most dive sites within the central islands are included, making this package a complete winner. Highlights: North Seymour, Daphne Minor, Cousins Rock, and the always amazing Gordon Rocks. Full scuba gear provided. Right on Santa Cruz, a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station has been planned; this is the home of the captive-rearing program for the famous giant tortoises.

What’s Included:

  • Twelve dives
  • Full meal plan (breakfast and dinner at Finch Bay; box lunch at dive boat)
  • All transfers
  • Complimentary visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Complete scuba equipment, divemaster and/or instructor
  • Dive sites (plus, number of dives per site):Academy Bay (check-out dive); Santa Fe (2); North Seymour (2); Daphne Minor (2); Mosquera Islet (2); Gordon Rocks (2); and Cousins Rock (2) or Floreana (2).

Important:  Dive sites may be changed due to sea conditions, National Park and Marine Reserve restrictions or safety requirements. • Day divings (two dives) at any of these sites: Santa Fé, Gordon Rocks, Mosquera, North Seymour, Daphne Minor, Floreana or Cousins Rock. • All our Dive Masters and Instructors are PADI Trained and Certified. Divers must fill out PADI’s Liability Release, and must have all diving credentials of at least Open Water Diver level.

Other Finch Bay Eco-Hotel options:  Multi-activity or Dive option

Children’s Policy:
  • Children under 12 sharing room with parents 25% discount (one child per 2 adults).
  • Yacht excursions-minimum age is 6 years

Single Policy:  5 day package costs $2062; 8 day package costs $3670

Communication:  Internet access available at the hotel

Payments at the hotel:  Cash, travelers checks, VISA, Mastercard or American Express accepted. A tab is run during your stay, and payment handled on the last day.

Galapagos National Park Tax: A park fee of $100 per person will be charged to all passengers. Children under 12 years by $50.

Migration Control Card: A $10 per person fee is charged to all passengers. This card is issued when you depart for Galapagos, and you will need to show it prior to your return flight to the mainland.

Airline tickets:  You will need to consider airline tickets from Quito (or Guayaquil) to Galapagos and return. These flights are automatically reserved with your tour reservation. Low season rates are valid between May 1 to June 14, and Sep 15 to Oct 31.

  • Quito departures:  High Season $425; Low Season $375
  • Guayaquil departures:  High Season $375; Low Season $335
  • Children under 12 discount:  approximately 50%

Smart Voyager Certified : The Finch Bay Eco-Hotel has achieved the sustainable tourism certification of Smart Voyager.

For additional photos and details, visit Finch Bay Eco-Hotel

 

Special Note:
All itineraries in the Galapagos are subject to approval by the National Park Service, and are subject to change at any time with-out notice. Adjustments in the itineraries may be made without prior notice because of changes in National Park policies, weather conditions, or season. All changes are made to ensure the safety of the passengers and the conservation of the islands.
Finch Bay Eco Hotel-Dive Package


How to design a fabulous Galapagos Adventure:
  1. Consult our Galapagos Islands Boat & Tour Index to select the style of travel that suits you best. Click on the boat/hotel name for photos, a complete itinerary, boat specs and travel details.
  2. Choose a hotel & some of our great sightseeing offerings from the Galapagos Islands-Hotel & Tour Add-ons.
  3. Add together your selected Galapagos boat/hotel to your choice of tours plus any extra hotel nights. Remember, these activities are just a sampling of some of our shorter tours. For more ideas and longer itineraries, visit our Ecuador Destination Profile & Ecuador Trip Index.
  4. Contact Latin American Escapes for advice and to make all the arrangements. You can reach us via e-mail at travel@latinamericanescapes.com, or call 1-800-510-5999.

More information on the islands can be found on our Galapagos Destination Profile page. You can also view details of the Galapagos Visitor Sites, and Galapagos National Park Rules. And don't miss our Galapagos, and Galapagos Underwater slide shows!



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Latin America Escapes, Inc.
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