Hotels in Galapagos
Feb 28, 2005, 11:20 am
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Hotels in Galapagos
I cruised the Galapagos Islands about 20 years ago aboard the Santa Cruz and was not very happy. Small ships are not an option -- they make my wife nervous. In any event, we're going to Galapagos in about 10 months and are considering staying at a hotel and taking a couple of day trips to other islands. Two hotels seem to fit our needs: the Finch Bay and the Royal Palm. The Finch Bay seems more casual, is on the beach and has just been renovated. The Royal Palm is much more luxurious -- and much more expensive. Any pearls of wisdom about these choices?
Sep 6, 2015, 7:18 pm
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Was there last year. Amazing. Best piece of advice I can give is book your trip to the Galapagos once you are in Ecuador. I was travelling solo and booked day trips each day to different islands. Some islands I spent in Air Bnb places so I spent a few days there. Went on a guided fishing tour one day - amazing! Went snorkeling, etc. It depends on what you like. Flexibility is the key for doing it this way.
Nov 4, 2015, 2:09 pm
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We are going in two weeks and will be staying at Hotel Fernandina, Baltra. We will stay/sleep in the hotel every night and visit different island every day (all-inclusive, transports and meals), rather than stay/sleep on a cruise and visit islands.