Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary C)

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Our party of four loved our itinerary, guide and boat. The days were filled with excursions, snorkeling and great food and lectures. We highly recommend the Solaris C excursion!

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6 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Quito, Ecuador

Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Highlights

Spend four nights aboard the Solaris with a knowledgeable naturalist guide

Experience incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals

Enjoy a high chance of spotting waved albatrosses, blue- and red-footed boobies, giant tortoises, sea lions and marine iguanas

Itinerary

For seniors with a passion for wildlife, the six-day 'Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary C)' offers a gentle-paced, immersive nature tour. Cruise from Quito to Guayaquil aboard the Solaris, visiting Bartolome, Española, and Floreana islands. With a knowledgeable naturalist by your side, discover the unique habitats of giant tortoises, sea lions, and vibrant birdlife. Enjoy easygoing walks and snorkeling adventures, all while savoring the comfort of a first-class yacht. The tour’s unique selling point: expert-led encounters with the Galapagos’ most iconic creatures in a relaxed, comfortable setting.

day 1Start Quito

Begin your adventure in Quito, the first city to be designated a World Heritage site, recognised for its remarkably preserved historic centre.
Upon arrival at Quito International, you’ll be met by our local representative, who takes you to the hotel, acts as your point of contact while in the capital, and provides you with all the information you need about flying to the Galápagos.
Relax this evening, we fly to the Enchanted Islands tomorrow morning!
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day 2Fly to San Cristóbal Airport and Colorado Hill

day 3Española Island

day 4Floreana Island

day 5Santiago and Bartolomé

day 6Disembark Santa Cruz; fly Baltra to Guayaquil and end

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 5 Superior night (1 hotel, 4 first-class motor yacht)

Meals

All breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (internal flight, first-class motor yacht and minibus) and listed activities

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

Others

Arrival transfersSnorkel equipment (mask, snorkel and fins) available free of charge on board

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