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Essential North Sailing Adventure

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  • Duration Icon

    Duration

    4 Nights

  • Ship Comfort

    Ship Comfort

    Essential

  • Total Guests

    Total Guests

    16

  • Prices From

    Price From

    $4,050 per person


Set sail for an immersive 5-day journey through the Galapagos Islands, aboard the essential Solaris Yacht, where you'll encounter diverse endemic wildlife, explore unique landscapes, and delve into the islands' natural history.

Trip Highlights:

  • Santa Cruz: Highland Wonders and Giant Tortoises: Explore the scalesia cloud forest, observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat, and discover the Twin Craters.
  • North Seymour & Mosquera: Frigatebirds, Boobies, and Sea Lions: Witness frigatebird displays, blue-footed booby courtship dances, and encounter large sea lion colonies on white sand beaches.
  • Genovesa: Birding Paradise at Darwin Bay and Prince Phillip’s Steps: Observe diverse seabird colonies, including red-footed boobies and storm petrels, and explore unique volcanic landscapes.
  • South Plaza & Santa Fe: Land Iguanas, Hybrid Iguanas, and Giant Cacti: Encounter land iguanas, hybrid iguanas, sea lions, and diverse birdlife amidst unique flora and dramatic cliffs.
  • San Cristobal: Witch Hill and Coastal Wildlife: Explore a tuff cone landscape, observe diverse coastal birds, and encounter sea lions and marine iguanas.

Operator's Itinerary

01 Highlands

Day 1 | Baltra & Santa Cruz Islands

In the morning, arrive at Baltra Airport, complete entry procedures, board the yacht Solaris, and then explore the El Chato Tortoise Reserve in the Santa Cruz highlands.

In the afternoon, visit the Twin Craters on Santa Cruz, observing unique geological formations and endemic bird species.

(L, D)

02 Nosth Seymour

Day 2 | North Seymour & Mosquera

In the morning, explore North Seymour, observing frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions on the island's flat, rocky terrain.

In the afternoon, visit Mosquera, enjoying its white coral beaches and observing sea lions, waders, and other coastal wildlife.

(L, D)

03 Darwin Bay

Day 3 | Genovesa Island

In the morning, explore Darwin Bay on Genovesa, observing diverse bird species and sea lions in the caldera's unique environment.

In the afternoon, hike Prince Phillip’s Steps, witnessing red-footed and Nazca boobies, and potentially spot short-eared owls.

(B, L, D)

04 PLAZAS SUR

Day 4 | South Plaza & Santa Fe Islands

In the morning, explore South Plaza, observing land iguanas, potential hybrids, and diverse seabirds nesting on the cliffs.

In the afternoon, visit Santa Fe, observing endemic wildlife like land iguanas and sea lions, and enjoying its unique flora and beaches.

(B, L, D)

05 Witch Hill

Day 5 | San Cristobal Island

In the morning, explore Witch Hill on San Cristobal, observing coastal birds, marine iguanas, and the historic salt lagoon.

Later on, transfer to San Cristobal Airport for your departure.

(B)

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Pricing and Departures

Pricing

Cabin Category (per person)

Ocean View Suite

$4,050

The cruise departs every other week on a Monday

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Inclusions

Included

Four nights aboard the essential Solaris Yacht with all meals onboard included and prepared by onboard chefs.

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Vessel Overview

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Your Expedition Vessel

Take a look inside...

Solaris Lounge Main Deck

Main Deck

The Main Deck has 5 cabins with a single bed and 1 cabin with a queen bed + single. It also has a dining room, bar and conference area with television, DVD player, chart games, library of books and DVDs

Area: 5 cabins 12m² and 1 cabin 23m².

Solaris Sky Deck

Upper Deck

The Upper Deck has exterior social areas including al fresco dining and lounge areas. It also has 3 cabins with a queen bed + single bed and 2 cabins queen bed + sofa bed.

Area: 5 suites - cabins 23m².

Solaris Sundeck

Sun Deck

Feel the refreshing sea breeze and the tropical sun on your skin while lounging in a deckchair on the spacious sun deck, and dream away with panoramic views or read a book.

Solaris Yacht Social Lounge 2

Interior Living

The interior part of the main deck contains the modern and comfortable living/dining room with comfortable sofas, tables, a buffet bar and a tea/coffee station. It also has a flat-screen home cinema, DVD-player and a small library.

Solaris Yacht Social Dining

Dining Areas

Our professional cook and kitchen staff will treat you to a substantial breakfast, and mouth-watering warm lunches and dinners, all served in abundant buffet style.

Solaris Yacht Social Lounge

Briefing Area

A comfortable space where expert guides provide informative lectures and insights on the Galápagos.

Cabins

Solaris Yacht Cabin 1

Double Cabin

Our twelve cabins are very spacious and feature a large panoramic window that points to the beautiful ocean view.

Area: 5 cabins 12m² and 1 cabin 23m². 5 suites - cabins 23m².

Solaris Yacht Cabin 2

Single Cabin

Also available as single suitable for solo travellers.

Solaris Yacht Cabin 4

Triple Cabin

Also available as triple suitable for small families or couples.

Bathroom

Bathroom

All cabins include private bathrooms with hot water and amenities.


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