CASA NATURA HOTEL

Casa Natura is a small charming hotel recently opened in February, 2009 in Puerto Ayora, in the island of Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Archipelago. This port is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station, which is devoted to the investigation of the unique wildlife to be found on the islands.

With 15 air-conditioned rooms, the hotel has been designed to provide comfort and leisure for the adventure traveler, including facilities such as pool, bar, breakfast area and different recreational areas. The hotel will add 4 more rooms to its inventory by 2010.

The hotel is located in the residential area of Puerto Ayora, 8-10 minutes away walking distance from the fisherman’s pier and the town’s main promenade where most of the boutiques, restaurants and art galleries are located.

SAMPLE GALAPAGOS LAND BASED PROGRAM

DAY 1: Transfer in to Santa Cruz Island from Baltra Airport. Afternoon visit Charles Darwin Station. Overnight accommodation at CASA NATURA.

DAY 2: Full Day tour to (Plazas, Bartolome or Seymour) with box lunch.

DAY 3: Full Day Tour to (Plazas, Bartolome or Seymour ) with box lunch or alternative visits to Tortuga Bay, Santa Fe or any other Bay Tours.

DAY 4: Morning visit to Santa Cruz Highlands to see Giant Tortoises in the wild and visit to Los Gemelos. Transfer out to Baltra airport.

EXTENTION TWO DAYS ISABELA ISLAND

DAY 4: (REPLACING DAY 4 ON THE PREVIOUS ITINERARY) Transfer to Isabela Island on speed boat from Puerto Ayora or short flight from Baltra. Afternoon visit to Las Tintoreras, snorkeling opportunity.

DAY 5: Full Day Tour to Volcan Sierra Negra, box lunch included.

DAY 6: Transfer out to Baltra via Puerto Ayora by speed boat or directly to Baltra Island via short flight from Isabela Island.