Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary C)

Walk (and snorkel) with the animals of Española, Floreana, Bartolomé and more

Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary C)

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Trip Fee

$ 6.300

Date

05 - 10 March 2026

Trip Information

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.

Activity Areas

Birdwatching
Marine Wildlife
Wildlife Holidays

Region & Country & City

South America: Ecuador, Galapagos Islands Holidays

Included in the Price


- All breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Arrival transfers
- Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel and fins) available free of charge on board

Not Included In The Price


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

Accommodation Information


- Accommodation: 5 Superior night (1 hotel, 4 first-class motor yacht)
- Travel by internal flight, first-class motor yacht and minibus
- Group normally 2 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 12

Map

Itinerary

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) Upgrade to a suite today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Day 2 Fly to San Cristóbal Airport and Colorado Hill

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

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

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

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

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 Finishing our activities around 9am, the dinghy takes us (and our luggage) to Baltra, where we take the airport shuttle for our flight to Guayaquil, which typically departs around 11.38am. Arriving, you can catch your international flights from 6pm onwards.

Travel Dates

05 - 10 March 2026 $ 6.300

15 - 20 March 2026 $ 6.300

19 - 24 March 2026 $ 6.300

29 March - 03 April 2026 $ 6.300

02 - 07 April 2026 $ 6.300

12 - 17 April 2026 $ 6.300

16 - 21 April 2026 $ 6.300

26 April - 01 May 2026 $ 6.300

30 April - 05 May 2026 $ 6.300

10 - 15 May 2026 $ 6.300

14 - 19 May 2026 $ 6.300

24 - 29 May 2026 $ 6.300

28 May - 02 June 2026 $ 6.300

07 - 12 June 2026 $ 6.300

11 - 16 June 2026 $ 6.300

21 - 26 June 2026 $ 6.300

25 - 30 June 2026 $ 6.300

05 - 10 July 2026 $ 6.300

09 - 14 July 2026 $ 6.300

19 - 24 July 2026 $ 6.450

23 - 28 July 2026 $ 6.300

02 - 07 August 2026 $ 6.450

06 - 11 August 2026 $ 6.300

16 - 21 August 2026 $ 6.300

20 - 25 August 2026 $ 6.300

30 August - 04 September 2026 $ 6.450

03 - 08 September 2026 $ 5.335

13 - 18 September 2026 $ 6.300

17 - 22 September 2026 $ 6.300

27 September - 02 October 2026 $ 6.300

01 - 06 October 2026 $ 6.300

11 - 16 October 2026 $ 6.300

15 - 20 October 2026 $ 6.300

25 - 30 October 2026 $ 6.300

29 October - 03 November 2026 $ 6.300

08 - 13 November 2026 $ 6.300

12 - 17 November 2026 $ 6.300

22 - 27 November 2026 $ 6.300

26 November - 01 December 2026 $ 6.300

06 - 11 December 2026 $ 6.300

10 - 15 December 2026 $ 6.300

20 - 25 December 2026 $ 6.300

03 - 08 January 2027 $ 6.600

07 - 12 January 2027 $ 6.600

17 - 22 January 2027 $ 6.600

23 - 28 January 2027 $ 6.600

31 January - 05 February 2027 $ 6.600

04 - 09 February 2027 $ 6.600

14 - 19 February 2027 $ 6.600

18 - 23 February 2027 $ 6.600

28 February - 05 March 2027 $ 6.600

04 - 09 March 2027 $ 6.600

14 - 19 March 2027 $ 6.600

18 - 23 March 2027 $ 6.600

28 March - 02 April 2027 $ 6.600

01 - 06 April 2027 $ 6.600

11 - 16 April 2027 $ 6.600

15 - 20 April 2027 $ 6.600

25 - 30 April 2027 $ 6.600

29 April - 04 May 2027 $ 6.600

09 - 14 May 2027 $ 6.600

13 - 18 May 2027 $ 6.600

23 - 28 May 2027 $ 6.600

27 May - 01 June 2027 $ 6.600

06 - 11 June 2027 $ 6.600

10 - 15 June 2027 $ 6.600

04 - 09 July 2027 $ 6.600

08 - 13 July 2027 $ 6.600

18 - 23 July 2027 $ 6.600

22 - 27 July 2027 $ 6.600

01 - 06 August 2027 $ 6.600

05 - 10 August 2027 $ 6.600

15 - 20 August 2027 $ 6.600

19 - 24 August 2027 $ 6.600

29 August - 03 September 2027 $ 6.600

02 - 07 September 2027 $ 6.600

12 - 17 September 2027 $ 6.600

16 - 21 September 2027 $ 6.600

26 September - 01 October 2027 $ 6.600

30 September - 05 October 2027 $ 6.600

10 - 15 October 2027 $ 6.600

14 - 19 October 2027 $ 6.600

25 - 30 October 2027 $ 6.600

28 October - 02 November 2027 $ 6.600

08 - 13 November 2027 $ 6.600

11 - 16 November 2027 $ 6.600

22 - 27 November 2027 $ 6.600

25 - 30 November 2027 $ 6.600

06 - 11 December 2027 $ 6.600

09 - 14 December 2027 $ 6.600

20 - 25 December 2027 $ 6.600

23 - 28 December 2027 $ 6.600

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