Grand Hotel Lobo del Mar
Travel Blogs from Galapagos Islands
Part 3: Sealions, iguanas and llamas
Beard status (out of ten) at end of week two:
6 / 10 (Bear only) = Bear is starting to look truly 'grizzly' now.
Tanning status (out of ten):
I’m giving up on this. A combination of white skin, lots of Peruvian rain and factor 50 sun lotion means a tan just isn’t set to happen right now.
Sorry this blog’s a bit late. Nick and I have been busy bees these past couple of weeks so ...
And so it Goes, The Galapagos
After an already incredible trip, what better way to top it off than 6 days in the famed Galapagos Islands? The cherry on top.
We awoke Thursday morning, the 29th of November a little groggy but beyond excited to finally reach the Galapagos. We had a quick breakfast, then piled into taxis and headed to the airport. In order to fly into the Galapagos, we needed to take two flights, including a layover in Guayaquil. The flights were easy and ...
Last day of the expedition
Last day of the expedition. We got up shortly before 6am and got on shore in the first zodiac at 7:30am. There were 4 options for the morning activity – photo specific walk, natural history walk, photo specific zodiac ride, and zodiac ride. The walk was to hike up to the top of the mountain of Punta Pitt, which is a volcanic terrain at the northeastern end of the San Cristobal island. San Cristobal island hosts the capital of the Galapagos, which we will ...
Thanksgiving with giant tortoises
It was a full day away from the ship! We docked at Puerto (Port) Ayora on the Santa Cruz island. I think this is the 2nd largest town in the Galapagos. It was the first time in this week that we saw houses! We disembarked at 7:30am, and immediately walked to the Darwin Research center. We saw giant tortoises and land iguanas, and little baby tortoises being incubated. This is where that "Lonesome George" resided until he ...
Galapagos
Staying for 3 nights on one of the islands before going on a boat for 8 days around the other islands.
Ciara booked this end of things so this aint no cattle ferry..
Place so far is unreal - wildlife everywhere.
Went to beach yesterday - 45 minute walk into a national park - but place was pristine and ...
Location
TripAdvisor Reviews Grand Hotel Lobo del Mar Galapagos Islands
Other places to stay in Galapagos Islands
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Hotel Silberstein
Av. Charles Darwin y Piqueros, Puerto Ayora | 3 star hotelfrom $153 -
Royal Palm Resort Hotel
Via Baltra Km 18, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz | Hotelfrom $345 -
Finch Bay Eco Hotel
Barrio Punta Estrada, Puerto Ayora | 3 star hotelfrom $322 -
Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge
Avenida Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora | 3 star hotel$300 average- Charming hotel
- Enjoyed very much, unique style
- Loved a bit expensive, They say yes is Galapagos!!!
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Hotel Solymar
Ave. Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora | 4 star hotelfrom $135 -
Red Mangrove Isabela Lodge
Ave. Conocarpus, Puerto Villamil | 3 star hotel -
Hotel Albemarle
Puerto Villamil, Puerto Villamil | 3 star hotelfrom $107 -
Hotel Fernandina
Av. 12 Noviembre y Piqueros , Puerto Ayora | 3 star hotel -
Grand Hotel Lobo de Mar
Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora | 3 star hotel -
Hotel Casa Blanca
Charles Darwin St, San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno | Hotel -
Hotel San Vicente Galapagos
Av. Cormorant and Puerto Villamil 1204, Puerto Villamil | Hotel$133 average -
Hotel Red Booby
Avenida Plazas y Charles Binford, Puerto Ayora | 3 star hotel -
Hotel Ninfa Galapagos
Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora | Hotel -
Hotel Gardner
Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora | Hotel -
Hotel Miconia
Charles Darwin Avenue, San CristobalGalapagos Islands, San Cristobal | 3 star hotel -
Pimampiro Hosteria
Avenue Quito y Tulcan, Galapagos Islands | Hotel -
Estrella del Mar Hotel
Calle 12 de Febrero, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz | Hotel -
Hotel Tortuga Bay
Av. Eloy Alfaro N28-96, Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora | Hotel -
Orca
Av. Charles Darwin, San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands, San Cristobal | 2 star hotel -
Casa Natura - Galapagos Hotel
Petrel y Floreana, Puerto Ayora | Hotelfrom $112
