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We are located in Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz , only a 5-minute walk away from the Charles Darwin Scientific Station and 50 metres from the sea.

Coming by air from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island airport, the passengers will take the bus to Itabaca Channel which is crossed by a ferry to the north of Santa Cruz Island .

Travelling by bus from north to south you will observe within 42 km seven different types of micro climates which extend from the sea level up to the highlands reaching interesting desert-like places as well as wet regions. Finally you will reach Puerto Ayora and the Hotel Silberstein that will be your home for the next few days.

At the beginning of the 20th century, members of the Angermeyer family arrived to the islands and established the Residential Hotel Angermeyer. Surrounded by a beautiful garden it was an information centre for tourists willing to get to learn about the secrets of the Enchanted Islands .

The new owners, Werner Silberstein and his wife Gabriele, of German origin, kept the name of Hotel Angermeyer for some time, maintaining the traditional hospitality with modern service, ready to provide you accommodation with full board at a high standard in a natural paradise. Today the hotel is named Hotel Silberstein and continues giving you the possibility to explore the precious treasures of the Galápagos Islands in different ways. It will surely be a unique experience to be overwhelmed by the jewels of the underwater world or to visit the different islands on a cruise. You will have the possibility to spend a perfect holiday in which you can both explore the beauty of this natural paradise and stay in the unique Hotel Silberstein.

Hotel Silberstein offers you 24 beautiful rooms, surrounded by a magnificent subtropical garden with a small pool. Furthermore the hotel provides a coffee bar and a restaurant as well as laundry service.

We are one of the first hotels on the Galápagos Islands with an own dive center in cooperation with the well-known diving agency Subaqua. We will show you a wonderful underwater world that you won't find anywhere else in the world.

Hotel Silberstein has its own restaurant where we serve you typical Ecuadorian as well as international food. Traditional Ceviche, French Filet Mignon or any other of our delicious dishes, make your choice and enjoy it! Sit in our outdoor cafe next to the beautiful, covered restaurant in the shade of trees. It is not only open for our guests.

Finch Bay Eco Hotel

Finch Bay is the only full-service Galapagos Eco-Hotel situated directly on a beach. Eco-Hotel with International Service Standards 21 rooms with twin or king size beds (one cot for child) 17 rooms at ground level, 4 rooms on second floor Modern design incorporating Galapagos' natural elements Each room has wooden blinds, a black-out curtain, tile floors and a telephone. All rooms are nonsmoking Air conditioned rooms (via in-room remote control), Each room has a private bath with hot water, hair dryers and soap and shampoo dispensers, Pool, Jacuzzi, Beach-front access.

Beach towels available, On-site desalinization and purification plan, Ice machine and Laundry service. Private Outdoor Pool (open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM) Complimentary transfer to/from Baltra Island airport Mangrove-rich coastline Bar and Lounge Outdoors Jacuzzi Restaurant featuring International Cuisine (tastefully blended with local flavors) Buffet Breakfast. Both, fixed menus and a la carte menus for lunch and dinner Vegetarian and special dietary requirements can be accommodated. Communications: telephone, fax, e-mail, Internet access.

Beautiful grounds for strolling Beach-front access No motorized vehicles No paved roads Day trips to nearby islands, via yacht, as per itinerary Multi-sport Nature Active Options: Scuba Diving, Birdwatching, Ocean (Sea) Kayaking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Observation, Bay Tours.
Environmental Interpretation with Galapagos Naturalists



Package A	3 nights / 4 days from Sunday to Wednesday Sunday Santa Cruz Island Leave from main land Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos Islands, transfer from the airport, visit Santa Cruz highlands Charles Darin Research Station, check in and dinner in the hotel. Monday Bartolome Island Departure from the Hotel is at 5:15am. A bus will be waiting at the public dock to take you to the Itabaca Channel to board the excursion boat. The navigation is approximately 20 miles. Breakfast and lunch will be served on board. Bartolome is one of the most scenic areas in the Islands. Much of the attraction here is geological in nature. The famous “Pinnacle Rock” is found here. From the top of the island where the visitor trail ends is a spectacular view of much of the archipelago. The trail is a fairly steep climb on 365 well-maintained wooden steps. A handrail is available for a little extra support. There is a beautiful golden sand beach, which provides a great opportunity for snorkeling. The small and playful Galapagos penguins are often seen around the island. Guests will navigate to Itabaca Channel where the bus is waiting for the journey to Puerto Ayora. You will arrive back at the Hotel between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday Plazas Island and Punta Carrion Departure from the Hotel is at 7:45. The boat will leave from the Puerto Ayora harbor. The total navigation is approximately 26 miles. Lunch will be provided on board. South Plazas is one of the uplifted islands approximately 16 miles from Puerto Ayora. The landing dock is often covered with sea lions. The shoreline also has one of the densest populations of sea lions in the Galapagos. Here you will see the second species of Galapagos land iguanas. Nesting cliff birds such as the swallow-tailed gulls abound on the cliff faces of South Plazas. There is also a colony of bachelor sea lions situated at the far end of the trail. The entire island is covered with reddish sesuvium plants. During the cool, dry season (June through November), the sesuvium turns deep red and presents a dramatic landscape. Prepare for a dry landing on South Plazas. Other fauna that might be seen are: Galapagos land iguana, California sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls, cactus finches, Audubon’s shearwater bird, common nod dies, and the beautiful red-billed tropic birds. On the way to Punta Carrion the boat will circumnavigate Gordon Rocks to visit sea lions, fur seals, Nazca boobies and a variety of other sea birds. At Punta Carrion you can snorkel from the boat to see a variety of fish, rays and possibly the harmless white tip reef sharks. From Punta Carrion the short navigation is through the beautiful Itabaca Channel. From here you will travel back to Puerto Ayora by bus. You will arrive back at the Hotel between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday Santa Cruz Island Transfer to the airport in Baltra to take the flight back to main land Quito or Guayaquil. End of services. The exact islands visited during the guest stay are dependent on the regulations of the Galapagos National Park and the availability of various vessels contracted by Finch Bay EcoHotel.


Package B	4 nights / 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday Wednesday Santa Cruz Island Transfer from the airport, visit Santa Cruz highlands Charles Darin Research Station. Thursday Barrington Island Departure from the hotel is 7:45am. The boat will leave from the Puerto Ayora harbor. The navigation is approximately 18 miles. Lunch will be provided on board. You will arrive to a sandy beach covered with California sea lions. A major attraction in Santa Fe is the endemic Santa Fe land iguana. Occasionally you can spot the Galapagos hawk. The walk will take you through one of the most spectacular Opuntia Cactus forest in the Galapagos. These cacti have the thickest trunks of any others in the Galapagos. You might also see the Santa Fe land iguana. Prepare for a wet landing. The bay area of Santa Fe is a perfect area to snorkel. Here you might be able to swim with sea lions and green sea turtles. You will also see a large variety of colorful fish. You will return to the Hotel between 4pm and 5pm. Friday South Plazas Island and Punta Carrion Departure from the Hotel is at 7:45. The boat will leave from the Puerto Ayora harbor. The total navigation is approximately 26 miles. Lunch will be provided on board. South Plazas is one of the uplifted islands approximately 16 miles from Puerto Ayora. The landing dock is often covered with sea lions. The shoreline