TRIP DESCRIPTION
The Solaris Yacht is a first class, 16 passenger motor yacht at a great price point. All cabins are very spacious and located on the main and upper decks. This cruise is great for solo travelers and larger groups, as there are lots single cabins (without a single supplement) and triple cabins.
LOCAL OPERATOR: ANDEAN TRAVEL COMPANY
Andean Travel Company was set up in 2001 as a tour operator specialized in Incoming Tourism and focused on providing unique itineraries and services that surpass expectations of the most demanding customers.
Strong foundations based on respect and cooperation have ensured a steady growth of the company, both in size and reputation. Nowadays, Andean Travel Company arranges all services for travelers from around the world so they can enjoy and get to know the diversity of the vast destinations that South America has to offer.
The main compromise for Andean Travel Company is to work in the field of sustainable tourism and interact with communities in conservation projects, coaching it’s members and sharing their knowledge about preservation of natural resources.
With that in mind the company offers this approach as part of the interaction with the local communities in lodging conditioned to serve with high quality services and strong conservation policies, ensuring the decimation of unfavorable impacts on the nature surroundings.
Barry R. –
First of all, I feel so fortunate that I had you and your company plan and execute my vacation in Peru & Ecuador right down to the finest detail. Going on my own was daunting enough but to be greeted, transported, escorted and guided, together with some lovely accommodation as well. I was quite blown away by the experience, Peru was wonderful, and whilst the weather let me down on my visit to Machu Picchu, nevertheless it was a fantastic experience. You booked me the front seat on the train so I had unimpeded views, thank you, the hotel was great at El Mapi, and I was pleasantly surprised to have dinner included! All the hotels were comfortable and a hearty breakfast set me up for the day!
Oro Verde hotel in Guayaquil was exceptional, their service from airport to hotel & return was brilliant as was breakfast! ( unfortunately the protests on my return visit kept me from venturing out too far!)
Galapagos was everything I had hoped it would be, my choice of the Solaris was definitely the right choice with a busy schedule an excellent guide(Pedro) and 11 crew to look after 15 of us! The single cabin was roomy enough with it’s own bathroom. The facilities were comfortable & the meals over 8 days were varied and interesting with lots of fresh fruit & vegetables. The snorkelling was fantastic, but do need a wetsuit as it’s still cold in the water at this time! 8 days cruising is probably long enough in my opinion, plus the sea can be rough, at times, as they travel some long periods during the night! We all had a lot of fun and bonded well considering our different backgrounds, with a complement of Israeli, German, Swiss,Dutch, American, Argentina
& NZ!
The Andean travel co. contacted me to ensure I had all my documents & answer any questions, please pass on my appreciation, similarily with Exito, I had 10 plane trips in total, all were to schedule, good seats & no baggage issues, I now have confidence in Latam airlines!
Finally, thank you Layna, for putting such a great package together for me, the detailed documentation right down to what I needed to take with me, all spot on!
I will recommend your company to my friends & family.
It was a trip of a lifetime indeed!
Karen –
Boat was great, crew was fantastic and we all loved Pedro, our nature guide. Never seen so many wild animals at once in my life. Days were a bit too activity packed but we enjoyed cavorting with sea lions, swimming with penguins and sea turtles, and viewing blue footed boobies. I will be fine if I never walk across lava formations again, LOL!
Laura –
We couldn’t have picked a better boat! The crew and our guide Carlos were fantastic and really made this a trip of a lifetime and one I will be thinking and talking about for a long time yet. Carlos was extremely knowledgeable about the Galapagos and the wildlife and ensured every day was special. The boat was comfortable with great viewing and lounge space, the food was really good and the itinerary was the right mix of activity and leisure. Every day had a new surprise just when you thought things couldn’t get any better. I would definitely recommend the San Jose, the only bad thing about it is having to leave!