Finch Bay Eco Hotel -THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

The charming Finch Bay - named after the famous Darwin's Finches abundant in the surroundings - is just steps from the beach on a private seaside location, surrounded by mangroves. Here guests can cherish the privacy, natural surroundings and superb service offered by the Finch Bay.

Located on Santa Cruz Island at Punta Estrada, across the bay from the town of Puerto Ayora, it is situated in a quiet location, with only pedestrian and bicycle circulation - there are no cars in the neighborhood.

Finch Bay accommodates 42 guests with 21 twin-bedded rooms, each with private facilities, air conditioning and unlimited water supply, as the hotel has its own desalinization plant. This ecologically oriented hotel also boasts innovative garbage processing and recycling programs. The entire infrastructure as well as the activities are totally oriented to a concept of true ecotourism in a pristine natural environment.

Delicious healthy international and Galapagos inspired menus are prepared daily by our chef, using the freshest ingredients.

Finch Bay is easily accessible. After a two-hour flight from Ecuador's mainland, guests arrive to the airport of Baltra in the Galapagos and then take overland transportation to Puerto Ayora and the Finch Bay.

• Home to two UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites - the Islands’ National Park and the Galápagos Marine Reserve.
• A World Biosphere Reserve
• A Whale and Shark sanctuary
• The Galápagos Marine Reserve is the second largest in the world after the Great arrier Reef in Australia.
• The Galápagos was rated as the Best Diving Location in the World by over 6,000 readers of Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine.
The unique Galápagos archipelago emerged six million years ago as a result of volcanic activity in the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. This alluring and complex ecosystem is located 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) off the coast of Ecuador. This is the land where Charles Darwin developed a theory that would forever change conventional thinking.
Metropolitan Touring is the pioneer of eco-tourism in the Galápagos, and is proud to offer a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the most rewarding adventure-filled days, in close contact with the natural world, at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel.

WHY AN ECO HOTEL?
Following our philosophy on the sustainability of natural resources, we believe Galápagos is not just another pretty place. The archipelago is the birthplace for today’s scientific thinking, where an intimate contact with nature is felt right at everyone’s fingertips.
With so much to offer, and so much fragility around us, our environmental commitment couldn’t be more evident. With our practices, we ensure guests that Finch Bay Eco Hotel treats the Galápagos environment the way it deserves. This alone, is a unique benefit, as no other lodging facility on the islands contributes this much to the preservation of the archipelago. The common ground for achieving out-of-the-ordinary results and low environmental impact, rely at these practices:
- Modern water and sewage treatment plant
- Solar panels for water heating
- Environmental interpretation with our local Naturalists
- Community involvement (social and environmental)
- Recycling, Reusing and Reduction of solid waste garbage
- Active members of Fundación Galápagos-Ecuador projects
The Galápagos archipelago is an enchanted place, its very nature is powerful and inspiring; peaceful and magical, and above all, unique. The ideal spot for an unforgettable vacation.

Nature Active Tourism in the Galápagos Islands
Experience the Galápagos of your dreams in this in-depth Galápagos Adventure that puts you in close contact with the natural world, while enjoying a relaxing stay at the Finch Bay Hotel on Santa Cruz Island.
Whether your interests lie in observing the natural wildlife of the Galápagos, enjoying world-class scuba diving, mountain biking, exploring lava fields, relaxing on the beach, or a bit of everything, your stay at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel offers you the freedom to select the activities of your choice:

• Visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station
• Santa Cruz Island outings, including hiking to Tortuga Bay, exploring the Giant Tortoises Reserve, lava tubes, pit craters, and the always rewarding visits to the community of Puerto Ayora.
• Swimming and Snorkeling
• Enjoy the sun at the beach or the pool side
• Photography, bird watching and wildlife observation
• Stroll around the village of Puerto Ayora
• Daily excursions to nearby islands
• World-class scuba diving
• Adventure mountain biking
• Stargazing and much more.

You don't even have to go far from your hotel, as just a relaxing walk within the grounds can be a revealing introduction to the outstanding variety of Darwin's Finches, famed for their role in Darwin's evolutionary theories. The world-renowned Charles Darwin Research Station, with the famous giant Galápagos tortoises after which the islands are named, is only a short distance away. Naturalist-led day cruises to nearby islands offer further glimpses into this evolutionary paradise.
Spend a full week as you combine relaxation at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel , the only Eco hotel in the Galapagos by the beach in Santa Cruz Island, with action-packed days as you thoroughly explore this paradise at your own pace and mood. Shorter hotel packages are available. This is also the perfect venue to complement your Galápagos Cruise exploration with a pre or post cruise land stay in the islands.
At the Finch Bay Eco Hotel you will truly experience a place of superb natural beauty and intimate connection with the Galápagos nature.
At dusk, the orange colored skies are the backdrop for thousands of cattle egrets that fly overhead on their way from the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to their nesting area in the mangroves at the back of the hotel. Blue footed boobies and brown pelicans plunge into the ocean looking for their last bite before retiring for the night, while the night herons awaken and emerge from the mangroves to look for food along the beach.

The Finch Bay Eco Hotel
Finch Bay features environmentally friendly materials and use of natural light with large windows, beachfront access, large pool and outdoor Jacuzzi. The charming Finch Bay Eco Hotel - named after the famous Darwin's Finches abundant in the surroundings - is just steps from the beach on a private seaside location, surrounded by mangroves. During low tide, the intertidal pools are great places to observe the intricate marine world of the islands, as well as feeding shore birds. Here guests can cherish the privacy, natural surroundings and superb service offered by the Finch Bay.
Located on Santa Cruz Island at Punta Estrada, across the bay from the town of Puerto Ayora, the eco hotel is situated in a quiet location, with only pedestrian and bicycle circulation - there are no cars in the neighborhood. Its secluded white-coralline beach makes this property the only one with beach access in the entire island of Santa Cruz.
The Finch Bay Eco Hotel accommodates 42 guests with 21 state rooms (queen-size beds and twin beds available), each with private facilities, air conditioning and unlimited water supply, as the hotel has its own desalinization plant. The hotel’s strict environmental practices contribute to the island’s sustainability. The entire infrastructure, as well as the activities, are totally oriented to a concept of true ecotourism in a pristine natural environment.
Delicious healthy international and Galápagos-inspired menus are prepared daily by our chef, using the freshest ingredients.
Finch Bay Eco Hotel is easily accessible. After flying for just two hours from Quito, in Ecuador's mainland, guests arrive to the airport of Baltra in the Galápagos and then take overland transportation to Puerto Ayora.

For guests who experience our Expedition Ships M/V Santa Cruz and Yacht Isabela II, Finch Bay Eco Hotel is the greatest add-on for a complete Galápagos Expedition.