Encounter wildlife up close and personal on a voyage to the Galapagos Islands for an experience like no other.
On this 10-day adventure cruise, you’ll head underwater off Isla Santa Cruz, Bartolome or Isla Isabela and go snorkelling with sea lions, white-tipped reef sharks, sea turtles and penguins. Look to the skies in North Seymour or Caleta Bucanero to spot boobies, pelicans and other seabirds soaring above. Wander across the volcanic landscapes of Punta Espinosa and see land iguanas and flightless cormorants. A paradise for nature-lovers, you’ll discover the beauty of the Galapagos all with a naturalist guide by your side to show you the way.
Why you'll love this adventure
- Hop aboard your vessel, Le Grande Daphne, and sail through the naturally beautiful landscapes of the Galapagos, all with a handy naturalist guide by your side.
- Hike, snorkel, sleep, repeat – this isn’t your average adventure cruise! You’ll have daily walks and hikes followed by snorkelling excursions to spot marine life and corals – the best way to cool off.
- Explore the remote west coast of Isabela on a small panga boat and venture to the far-west Fernandina – home of the highest density of marine iguanas.
- Encounter the unique Galapagos wildlife in their natural habitat, from giant blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds to iguanas, sea lions and turtles.
- Walk varied landscapes among towering cacti, rocky cliffs, red-sand beaches, volcanic grounds and immersive sea coves.
Dates
This trip can be tailor made for your perfect travel dates. Please make a booking enquiry for more information.
Itinerary
This trip includes an action packed itinerary! Please make an enquiry and we'll send you the full itinerary for each day including meals, activities, travel and accommodation.
What's included
- 9 breakfasts, 8 dinners and 7 lunches
- Hotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (7 nights)
- Boat , Plane , Bus , Zodiac (Panga)
- Isla Santa Cruz – Bachas Beach Walk (1 hour) – Wet Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz – Bachas Beach Snorkel (1 hour) – Wet Landing
- Isla Rabida – Walk and Snorkel from the beach (2 hours) – Wet Landing
- Isla Isabela – Punta Albermarle – Snorkelling (1 hour)- Dry Landing
- Isla isabela – Punta Albermarle – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
- Isla Isabela – Tagus Cove – Walk (1.45 hours) – Dry Landing
- Isla Isabela – Tagus Cove – Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Isabela – Urbina Bay – Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Isabela – Urbina Bay – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
- Isla Fernandina – Punta Vicente Roca Snorkelling (1 hour) Dry Landing
- Isla Fernandina – Punta Vicente Roca – Panga Ray boat tour (30 mins)
- Isla Fernandina – Punta Espinosa – Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Fernandina – Punta Espinosa – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
- Isla Santiago – Puerto Egas – Snorkelling (1 hour)
- Isla Santiago – Puerto Egas – Walk (1.45 hours) – Wet Landing
- Isla Santiago – Caleta Buccanero – Panga boat tour (1 hour)
- Isla Santiago – Caleta Buccanero – Snorkelling (1 hour)
- Isla Bartolome – Snorkelling (1.5 hours)
- Isla Bartolome – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
- Isla Sombrero Chino – Snorkelling (1.5 hours) Wet Landing
- Isla Sombrero chino – Walk (1.5 hours) Wet Landing
- Isla North Seymour – Snorkelling (1 hours)
- Isla North Seymour – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Research Station (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz – Highlands Visit (1 hour) – Dry Landing
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Tour operator
We love this operator for the freedom and flexibility they give travellers to get off the tourist trails and really experience local cultures. Their style of small group travel is perfect for solo travellers, couples or small groups of friends and their grassroots style of travel seeks to have a positive impact on the communities they visit.
They use local leaders, local accommodation & transport and support local community projects, ensuring sustainability is at the centre of everything they do.
In addition, they expect their staff and travellers to demonstrate the principles of responsible travel – respecting people, cultures and local environments; in the distribution of wealth; in good will and cross-cultural sharing; and in contributing to sustainable development.
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Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Le Grande Daphne)
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