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Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary C)

Name: Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary C)
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 4835 USD
Availability: InStock

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Код туру:

248221

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Оператор:

Exodus Adventure Travels
Тривалість:

6 днів
Розмір групи:

12 ос.
Вік:

16 до 80
Складність:
Рівень складності:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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План подорожі

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.

Програма туру

Day 1

Start 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

Fly to San Cristóbal Airport and Colorado Hill (breakfast,lunch,dinner)

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

Española Island (breakfast,lunch,dinner)

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

Floreana Island (breakfast,lunch,dinner)

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

Santiago and Bartolomé (breakfast,lunch,dinner)

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

Disembark Santa Cruz; fly Baltra to Guayaquil and end (breakfast)

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.

Деталі туру

Розміщення / проживання

Cruise around the Galapagos on the Solaris, a first-class motor yacht overseen by 10 crew members. On top is a spacious sundeck (come here for stretching views over the Pacific Ocean and islands) with sun loungers, a dining table and barbecue area. Inside, there’s a lounge with a stocked bar and another dining space. Additionally, the vessel has 11 cabins: five singles and six twins (four with a queen bed and a single bed, two with a queen bed and a sofa bed); all have air conditioning and private bathrooms. The experience is undoubtedly enhanced by the on-board naturalist, an expert on the wildlife of the Galapagos. The vessel also has four double sea kayaks and snorkeling equipment, which we can use on guided adventures. Boat specifications: First-class motor yacht 16-passenger capacity with five single cabins and six twin cabins Crew: 10 and one naturalist guide Length: 118ft (36m) Beam: 52ft (9m) Take a virtual tour of the Solaris: https://oniriccruises.com/views-360/solaris/SOLARIS/SOLARIS.html Worth knowing There are five dedicated single cabins on the Solaris; these can be booked by solo travellers with no additional supplement for the cabin. Travelling between islands is often done overnight, so expect some cabin noise and movement.

Переліт

Flights are not included

Гід

An English-speaking naturalist guide registered by the Galapagos National Park accompanies every departure. In Quito, there will be an English-speaking local guide.

Страхування

Страховка не включена. Для цього туру необхідна туристична страховка. Будь ласка, переконайтеся, що ви маєте достатній страховий захист.

Харчування

All breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners are included. On-board meals are plentiful with a wide choice of international and local cuisine. Breakfasts usually consist of cheese, meats, eggs, cereal, toasts, yoghurts and fruits. Snacks are provided mid-morning and mid-afternoon. For lunches and dinner, soup usually precedes the main course. Alcoholic drinks are available on board (approximately US$4 per beer, US$35 for a bottle of wine, around US$8 for selected cocktails) and the crew request you do not bring your own alcohol with you. Drinking water, tea, coffee and juice is freely available at no additional charge. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this trip; please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so our local team can be well prepared.

Додатково

Other activities and services are not included

Опціонально

All listed activities

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

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Visas or vaccinations — Compulsory Galapagos taxes US$220, paid locally

Транспорт

In Quito, transport is in a private air-conditioned minibus. In the Galapagos, we use a first-class motor yacht for our main navigation and small semi-inflatable pangas (motorised boats or Zodiacs) for landings.

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