Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Route A
The Yacht Solaris offers a 7-day/6-night Route A itinerary that primarily explores the remote western islands of the Galapagos, including Isabela and Fernandina, as well as select sites on Santiago and Santa Cruz Islands.
Day 1:
Activities
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Arrival Procedures at Baltra Airport.
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National Park entrance fee and Luggage Inspection.
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Hike and snorkel at Bachas Beach.
Highlights
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Entrance into the Galapagos.
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Explore white sand beaches.
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Observe Sea Turtles.
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Enjoy coastal lagoons with flamingos.
Duration
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Transfer and inspection: 1 hour.
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Bachas Beach: 2-3 hours.
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Difficulty: Easy.
Day 2:
Activities
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Hiking.
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Kayaking.
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Snorkeling.
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Dinghy (panga) ride.
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Visit Isabela Island.
Highlights
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Observe Island Wildlife at Tintoreras Islet.
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Visit Tortoise Breeding Center.
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Visit Island Wetlands.
Duration
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Tintoreras Islet: 4 hours.
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Wetlands and Tortoise Breeding Center: 3-4 hours.
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Difficulty: Medium.
Day 3:
Activities
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Hiking.
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Kayaking.
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Snorkeling.
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Dinghy Ride.
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Visit Isabel Island.
Highlights
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Walk across lava fields to reach coastal lagoons at Moreno Point.
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Explore mangrove areas and enjoy panoramic views from Mangle Point and Tangus Cove.
Duration
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Moreno Point: 4 hours.
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Mangle Point and Tangus Cove: 3 hours.
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Difficulty: Medium to Difficult.
Day 4:
Activities
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Hike.
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Dinghy Ride.
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Snorkel.
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Visit Espinoza Point and Vicente Roca Point.
Highlights
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Observe large colonies of marine iguanas.
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Snorkel to see various fish and other marine wildlife.
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Explore coastal cliffs and caves by dinghy.
Duration
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Espinoza Point: 4 hours.
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Vicente Roca Point: 3 hours.
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Difficulty: Medium.
Day 5:
Activities
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Hike.
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Kayak.
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Snorkel.
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Dinghy Ride.
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Visit Espumila Beach and Puerto Egas at Santiago Island.
Highlights
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Explore the islands distinctive red sand beaches.
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Observe large sea lion colony.
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Walk along the coastline to see fur seal grottos and tidal pools teeming with life.
Duration
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Espumilla Beach: 4 hours.
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Puerto Egas: 3 hour.
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Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Day 6:
Activities
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Hike.
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Kayak.
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Snorkel.
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Visit Rabida Island and Chinese Hat Islet.
Highlights
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Explore the red sand beaches.
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Snorkel to observe colorful fish, and starfish.
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Hikes with scenic views of beaches and volcanic rock formations.
Duration
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Rabida Island: 4 to 3 hours.
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Chinese Hat Islet: 2-3 hour.
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Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 7:
Activities
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Visit Charles Darwin Research Station.
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Learn about giant tortoise conservation efforts.
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Transfer to Baltra Airport.
Highlights
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Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center.
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Concluding the Galapagos adventure.
Duration
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Charles Darwin Research Station: 1-2 hours.
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Transfer airport: 2 hour.
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Difficulty: Easy.