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Escapade aux Galápagos - Solaris - Itinéraire C

Name: Escapade aux Galápagos - Solaris - Itinéraire C
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 4835 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Équateur

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

248221

Operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels
Length:

6 days
Group size:

12 pax
Age:

16 to 80
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

With lumbering giant tortoises, playful sea lions and an aviary of swooping, squawking, soaring bird life, the Galapagos Islands is wildlife-watching heaven. For this five-day trip, it’s all aboard the Solaris, a first-class motor yacht, to cruise around the archipelago in the company of an expert naturalist. Along the way, we stop at a string of biologically diverse islands, including Española, Floreana and Bartolomé, with the chance to get out and explore on foot and by snorkelling. Expect moments worthy of a nature documentary and plenty of photo opportunities.

Tour program

Day 1

Jour 1 : Départ de Quito

There are free transfers available for all clients today – make sure to check the Joining Instructions for further details. A local guide will welcome you to Quito and explain the schedule for the next few days. Accommodation: Hotel Wyndham (or similar)

Day 2

Jour 2 : Vol vers l'aéroport de San Cristóbal et Colorado Hill (petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner)

Morning: Fly to Galapagos You transfer to Quito Airport and fly to San Cristóbal Airport in the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival, you pass through the airport inspection point to make sure no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the island and to pay the national park entrance fee. Your guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbour where a dinghy will take you to the yacht. Afternoon: Colorado Hill (San Cristóbal) Cerro Colorado Tortoises Reserve, built to protect and expand the tortoise population on the island, is approximately 40 minutes by bus to the southeast of San Cristóbal. It includes a large corral, a visitor centre, a breeding centre and an interpretive trail. Along this trail, it is possible to see different species of native and endemic plants plus birds including the San Cristobal mockingbird, yellow warblers, many finch species and Galapagos flycatchers. Accommodation: Solaris

Day 3

Jour 3 : Île Española (petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner)

Morning: Gardner Bay (Española) On the northeast coast, Gardner Bay offers a wonderful place to refresh in the turquoise sea and to admire a large number of colourful reef fish. You can also snorkel with green sea turtles or watch the playful Galapagos sea lions. The white-sand beach is also an important breeding ground for the green sea turtles. In the crystal-clear ocean, whales can sometimes be spotted if the conditions are right. Afternoon: Suarez Point (Española) Huge ocean waves crash onto the southern basaltic cliffs of Suarez Point, forming a spectacular blowhole, where the water sprays high into the air (depending on the season, the tide and how strongly the sea breeze pushes the waves). Take time for a meditative break on this peace-inducing viewpoint. This rocky area is also home to the most impressive and diverse collection of seabirds in the archipelago. Depending on the season, you can admire the endangered Galapagos albatross, blue-footed and nazca boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, red-billed tropicbirds and more. Along the southern coast, high cliffs allow spectacular views of ascending birds and the seawater shooting through blow holes. Accommodation: Solaris

Day 4

Jour 4 : Île de Floreana (petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner)

Morning: Cormorant Point and Champion Islet (Floreana) The peninsula of Cormorant Point forms the extreme north cape of Floreana; at the landing beach, you will be welcomed by a small colony of Galapagos sea lions. The green sand on this beach contains a high percentage of glassy olivine crystals, which were blown out by the surrounding tuff cones. The ‘flour sand’ beach on the southern side of the peninsula is made up of even finer white coral sand, which feels very smooth on the feet. Parrotfish have pulverised it, grinding the skeletons of living coral; you can even spot stingrays hiding in the sandy seabed here. During the first months of the year, Pacific green turtles come ashore to bury their eggs. Devil’s Crown offers one of the best snorkelling spots in the Galapagos due to the coral reef in its centre, which attracts a lot of marine life. Here you can spot Galapagos penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, many different colourful fish and even dolphins. The current can be a bit strong sometimes, so it should not be attempted by novice swimmers. Afternoon: Post Office Bay and Baroness Viewpoint (Floreana) In the 18th century, the crew of a whaling ship placed a wooden barrel at Post Office Bay. Letters put inside were collected and delivered by sailors returning home. There was no postage fee and, surprisingly, this mailbox honour system is still in use today. Although letters are no longer from sailors to their loved ones, tourists leave thousands of them today and many still reach their destination. You can also relax on the beach, where, in addition to Galapagos sea lions, Pacific green turtles and golden rays, you may see Galapagos penguins. This is the only place in the southeastern archipelago where penguins reside. You can also climb the small basaltic cone of Baroness Lookout and enjoy the paradisiacal coastline views. This viewpoint was the favourite spot of one of Floreana's first settlers, the eccentric baroness and self-proclaimed Empress of the Galapagos, Eloisa von Wagner, who even built her house a few metres further back. There will be a long navigation at the end of the day, so we recommend you take medication for seasickness. Accommodation: Solaris

Day 5

Jour 5 : Santiago et Bartolomé (petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner)

Morning: Sullivan Bay (Santiago) The arrival in Sullivan Bay is like a moon landing. The desolate, sprawling fields seem to be mostly lifeless; but this island, which is particularly popular among photographers, still has a lot to offer. Green sea turtles burrow in the small white-sand beach, where you can also find crabs, blue herons and oystercatchers. Afternoon: Bartolomé The beautiful volcanic islet of Bartolomé is among the youngest of the islands and, on a geological scale, was just recently born out of the fire. Although it looks lifeless at first sight, Bartolomé has some of the wildest landscapes and best panoramas in the entire archipelago. To enjoy an idyllic view of Pinnacle Bay, climb the stairs to the viewpoint on top of the island (375ft/114m). You enter a dramatic world of (extinguished) spatter cones, craters, and lightweight lava droplets once spewed out by fiery fountains. The summit trail is also ideal for witnessing how pioneer vegetation, such as lava cactus, struggles to take root in the bare virgin lava fields. Accommodation: Solaris

Day 6

Jour 6 : Débarquement à Santa Cruz ; vol de Baltra à Guayaquil et fin (petit-déjeuner)

Morning: Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) This small bay, on the north side of Santa Cruz, offers a unique backdrop for unique adventures. The landscape makes you feel as if you're in the Amazon rainforest rather than near the sea. Explore the quiet emerald lagoon and surrounding shallow bays with the inflatable dinghy. The crystal-clear water allows you to spot groups of whitetip reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, gold rays and spotted eagle rays. Afternoon: transfer to Baltra Airport Assisted by the naturalist guide and some crew members, the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to Baltra, where we take the airport shuttle. From here, we fly to Guayaquil where it's possible to connect with international flights this evening from 6pm onwards.

Tour Details

accommodation

Faites une croisière autour des Galápagos sur le Solaris, un yacht à moteur de première classe supervisé par 10 membres d'équipage. Sur le pont supérieur, vous trouverez un grand bain de soleil (pour une vue imprenable sur l'océan Pacifique et les îles) avec des chaises longues, une table de salle à manger et un coin barbecue. À l'intérieur, vous trouverez un salon avec un bar approvisionné et une autre salle à manger. En outre, le bateau dispose de 11 cabines : cinq simples et six jumelles (quatre avec un grand lit et un lit simple, deux avec un grand lit et un canapé-lit) ; toutes sont climatisées et disposent d'une salle de bain privée. L'expérience est sans aucun doute enrichie par la présence à bord d'un naturaliste, expert de la faune et de la flore des Galápagos. Le navire dispose également de quatre kayaks de mer doubles et d'un équipement de plongée avec tuba, que nous pouvons utiliser lors d'aventures guidées. Spécifications du bateau : Yacht à moteur de première classe Capacité de 16 passagers avec cinq cabines simples et six cabines doubles. Équipage : 10 personnes et un guide naturaliste Longueur : 36m (118ft) Largeur : 9m (52ft) Faites une visite virtuelle du Solaris : https://oniriccruises.com/views-360/solaris/SOLARIS/SOLARIS.html A savoir Il y a cinq cabines individuelles sur le Solaris ; elles peuvent être réservées par des voyageurs solitaires sans supplément pour la cabine. Les voyages entre les îles se font souvent de nuit, il faut donc s'attendre à des bruits de cabine et à des mouvements.

flights

Les vols ne sont pas inclus

guide

Un guide naturaliste anglophone enregistré par le parc national des Galápagos accompagne chaque départ. A Quito, il y aura un guide local anglophone.

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

meals

Tous les petits déjeuners, quatre déjeuners et quatre dîners sont inclus. Les repas à bord sont copieux et offrent un large choix de cuisine internationale et locale. Les petits déjeuners se composent généralement de fromage, de viande, d'œufs, de céréales, de toasts, de yaourts et de fruits. Des en-cas sont proposés en milieu de matinée et d'après-midi. Pour les déjeuners et les dîners, une soupe précède généralement le plat principal. Des boissons alcoolisées sont disponibles à bord (environ 4 USD pour une bière, 35 USD pour une bouteille de vin, environ 8 USD pour certains cocktails) et l'équipage vous demande de ne pas apporter votre propre alcool. L'eau potable, le thé, le café et les jus de fruits sont disponibles sans frais supplémentaires. Les végétariens et les végétaliens peuvent être satisfaits de ce voyage ; veuillez nous informer avant le départ de tout régime alimentaire particulier afin que notre équipe locale soit bien préparée.

optional

Les autres activités et services ne sont pas inclus

others

Toutes les activités énumérées

Équipement de plongée en apnée (masque, tuba et palmes) disponible gratuitement à bord.

- Assurance voyage - Hébergement en chambre individuelle (sur demande) - Visas ou vaccinations - Taxes obligatoires sur les Galápagos 220 $US, payées sur place

transport

A Quito, le transport se fait en minibus privé climatisé. Aux Galápagos, nous utilisons un yacht à moteur de première classe pour notre navigation principale et de petits pangas semi-inflatables (bateaux motorisés ou Zodiacs) pour les débarquements.

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