Galapagos at a Glance: Southern Islands (Grand Daphne)
From AUD $5185
Group Tour
Average
Rating
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Galapagos at a Glance: Southern Islands (Grand Daphne)
6 days
Group Tour
Comfortable
Average
English
Experience Overview
Welcome to the Galapagos Islands, guaranteed to fill even the most well-travelled adventurers with a sense of awe and wonder.
Welcome to the Galapagos Islands, guaranteed to fill even the most well-travelled adventurers with a sense of awe and wonder. On this six-day adventure cruise, you’ll see pink flamingos in the lagoons of Isla Floreana, sunbathe with sea lions along Gardner Beach, hike along the spectacular green shoreline of Punta Cormorant and snorkel in the clear waters of the archipelago. This active trip is a short but sweet introduction to the famed islands and the perfect addition to any South American adventure.
Highlights
- Spot pink flamingos, red-throated frigates and blue-footed boobies, snapping photos and contemplating a career in ornithology.
- Snorkel through the underwater wonderland of Devil’s Crown – the formerly volcanic crater that’s now home to turtles, rays and sharks.
- Have an up-close encounter with the lumbering gentle giant that is the Galapagos tortoise.
- Learn about the maritime history of Post Office Bay – home of the oldest postal system in the Americas – and maybe even send your own letter or postcard.
- Choose an itinerary that strikes the perfect balance between active adventure on land and relaxation on the Grand Daphne – the newest motor yacht sailing these waters.
Trip Details
6 days
Boat,Plane,Bus,Zodiac (Panga)
Group Tour
English
Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Comfortable
Average
Itinerary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
Accommodation:
- M/Y Grand Daphne (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Isla Floreana - Post Office Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Floreana - Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Floreana - Post Office Bay - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Floreana - Devils Crown Snorkel (45 mins)
Accommodation:
- M/Y Grand Daphne (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Espanola - Punta Suarez - Walk (3 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Walk (1 hour)
Accommodation:
- M/Y Grand Daphne (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Brujo - snorkel or beach walk (1 hour)
- Isla San Cristobal - Kicker Rock - Boat ride
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 6 days
Trip Type: Group Tour
Activity Level: Average
Welcome to the Galapagos Islands, guaranteed to fill even the most well-travelled adventurers with a sense of awe and wonder.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 30 Sep 2025
Customer Reviews
03/09/2024
We can only say thank you a thousand times! We had an amazing trip, an outstanding crew, an owesome guide with huge knowledge and love ti his job! Get the chance ans go with Intrepid and with luck with Joel as guide, this will ne a lifetime experience ????
11/16/2023
This was a phenomenal trip! We went for our honeymoon and had an amazing time exploring the islands, snorkeling, and seeing the wildlife. There was a perfect amount of activity each day and we loved having siesta in the afternoon! The food was great, the bed was comfortable, and the crew and tour guides were fantastic. We felt that this duration of trip was a good amount of time to be on the boat and explore the Galapagos.
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
03/09/2024
We can only say thank you a thousand times! We had an amazing trip, an outstanding crew, an owesome guide with huge knowledge and love ti his job! Get the chance ans go with Intrepid and with luck with Joel as guide, this will ne a lifetime experience ????
11/16/2023
This was a phenomenal trip! We went for our honeymoon and had an amazing time exploring the islands, snorkeling, and seeing the wildlife. There was a perfect amount of activity each day and we loved having siesta in the afternoon! The food was great, the bed was comfortable, and the crew and tour guides were fantastic. We felt that this duration of trip was a good amount of time to be on the boat and explore the Galapagos.
02/27/2023
This was an amazing experience and worth every penny. The luxury yacht was beautiful and our suite was large and spacious. The crew was friendly and professional. It was also nice to have an informed guide. I felt very safe and looked after. Thanks.
02/22/2023
5 star trip. The boat patrons were on a mix of tours, only 1 other person was on my shorter tour. You'll see the most animals while snorkeling and hiking through the islands. It did feel like we could only hike through 50% of the islands we visited. I felt if this trip had been any longer, and inclusive of more islands, it might've gotten repetitive in terms of what animals we saw, but because it was short and only visiting 4 islands, it was the perfect amount of time. I only wish this tour had started in the Galapagos and ended there, as opposed to having to meet up in Quito first, sort of using up a day and money for the 2 nights we spent there on our 5 night trip.
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