Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)














From AUD $6645
Group Tour
Average
Rating
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Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)
7 days
Group Tour
Comfortable
Average
English
Experience Overview
Cruise the Galapagos and discover the native wildlife on this seven-day sailing adventure around the southern end of the archipelago.
Cruise the Galapagos and discover the native wildlife on this seven-day sailing adventure around the southern end of the archipelago. Meet giant tortoises that inhabit Isla San Cristobal, watch blue-footed boobies dance the booby two-step and wander the unfamiliar environment that characterises these far-flung islands. Every day you’ll wake up to a different view out the window from the comforts of the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz. Sail past the volcanic Punta Pitt, swim with sea lions at Bahia Gardner, and hike past prickly pear cacti on Isla Santa Fe. Prepare to head on the adventure of a lifetime and become a Galapagos explorer!
Highlights
- Keep an eye out for your next glimpse of Galapagos penguins, sea lions or albatross. In the air, on land and underwater, you’ll constantly be surrounded by unique wildlife!
- Cruise in small-scale style on the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz, following in the footsteps of past explorers and passing the best of the southern islands.
- Roam Isla Plaza Sur – a small island packed full of wildlife – and get close to sea lions, walk trails past one of the Galapagos’ largest land iguana populations and visit the rugged southern cliffs that are home of old and young sea lions known as the 'Gentlemen’s Club.’
- Go exotic bird watching off the coast of Isla Espanola, where you may see the unique waved albatrosses, blue-footed boobies and masked boobies.
- Learn about the geography and history of the Galapagos at the San Cristobal Interpretation Center, where you’ll learn more about past explorers and expeditions and how your journey shapes up to theirs.
Trip Details
7 days
Minibus,Boat,Plane,Zodiac
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 Queen Beatriz (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Isla Plaza Sur - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Fe - Panga ride (45 mins)
- Isla Santa Fe - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
Accommodation:
- M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Isla Espanola - Punta Suarez - Walk (3 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Walk (1 hours) - Wet Landing
Accommodation:
- M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Isla San Cristobal - Punta Pitt - Walk (2 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla San Cristobal - Isla Lobos - Walk (1 hour) - Dry Landing
- San Cristobal - Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
Accommodation:
- M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing
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: 7 days
Trip Type: Group Tour
Activity Level: Average
Cruise the Galapagos and discover the native wildlife on this seven-day sailing adventure around the southern end of the archipelago.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 02 Jun 2026
Customer Reviews
06/29/2023
If you are thinking about doing this trip then go for it. Everything is taken care of and all you have to do is enjoy the sights - which is a feast for your eyes! Saw so many amazing sites. Jacinto was amazing and I learnt so much! Crew were great, food and accomodation was also great! A must do!
06/14/2023
Fantastic trip, the Galapagos wildlife is so amazing to see in person. Intrepid did an amazing job on this trip. The boat and crew were awesome. I am vegan and they were very accommodating. Would highly recommend this adventure.
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
06/29/2023
If you are thinking about doing this trip then go for it. Everything is taken care of and all you have to do is enjoy the sights - which is a feast for your eyes! Saw so many amazing sites. Jacinto was amazing and I learnt so much! Crew were great, food and accomodation was also great! A must do!
06/14/2023
Fantastic trip, the Galapagos wildlife is so amazing to see in person. Intrepid did an amazing job on this trip. The boat and crew were awesome. I am vegan and they were very accommodating. Would highly recommend this adventure.
06/01/2023
Amazing trip. Roberto and the crew were simply incredible. The tours were filled with education, humour and nature at its finest. Thank you for one of the best trips of our lives!
05/11/2023
A truly memorable trip. Our meals were fantastic and our interaction with the wildlife was amazing.
01/29/2023
The Galapagos was great. The boat was great. The crew was great. This was one of our most enjoyable trips we have ever taken!
01/15/2023
If you love nature and want to experience it in the luxury style this is it! I was impressed by the knoweledge of our naturalist. I learend a lot about geology of islands, flora and fauna. The food on the trip was amazing, I usually don't eat meat but there vegetrian options fancy testaurant quality. After every excursion we got snack and drink. Everything on the boat was clean and tidy. Crew was awesome. I will do it again.
02/11/2023
The crew and guide are professional and engaging and ensured that we got the maximum enjoyment from the unique trip to the Galápagos Islands.
01/17/2023
The trip with Intrepid was fantastic. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable, the boat was totally baller, the food was great, the excursions were plentiful and fun... what an awesome experience!
12/13/2022
Viewing wildlife in a natural setting with an experienced naturalist is outstanding
12/14/2022
Wow. This trip was the best trip of my life. No kidding. The activities, the food, the treatment, the amount of variety, the place itself is magical, the informative and fun guide, the group was really great. My experience is usually solo traveler, unguided, but have done 3 other great group trips, been to about 26 countries, but this was really the best of the best for me. Thank you Roberto, fellow travelers and all the folks who worked so hard to make this such a wonderful experience.
12/12/2022
First Intrepid trip and definitely not my last! What an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide was amazing, the boat crew went above and beyond in every way, and the Islands were pure magic. Our small traveller group got along great--it was the perfect size. I only wish the trip were longer! Will just have to come back some day.
11/10/2024
Amazing guide Carlos ask for him . Walks rocky sturdy footwear essential.. Boat experience onboard really great.
11/10/2024
I highly recommend this trip for anyone inspired to see the wildlife of the southern Galápagos Islands. The Queen Beatriz crew provided warm and comfortable service and excellent food. And our guide, Carlos, was exceptional, sharing in formation about the origin of the islands and the animals, and was an exceptional Steward of the animals as well. Highly recommend!
04/19/2024
Overall, this trip was amazing. If you are from a cooler country, definitely be prepared for intense heat, and humidity on the hikes. The wildlife we were able to view was amazing and our guide shared his wealth of knowledge with us.
02/22/2024
The trip was absolutely flawless. The took such care to make sure no detail was forgotten. We were well cared for and well fed. The staff was amazing and the guide was very knowledgeable. They kept us busy to ensure we got the most from the trip. It was truly a once in a lifetime trip and we are so happy we went with intrepid to experience the Galapagos.
01/28/2024
Everything on this trip was incredible! Our guide Roberto and the crew of the Grand Queen Beatriz made this trip unforgettable, along with the natural beauty and magic of the islands of course!
11/14/2024
What an incredible adventure! Our guide Roberto was incredible -- so knowledgeable and fun. We loved the snorkeling (fish, sea lions, rays, turtles, sharks), the walk with the giant tortoises, and the boat was lovely. A bit rougher waters than we expected but we got used to it. The crew was wonderful, as well. It's a lot of travel so try to do the 10 day if you can, but if you can't go that long don't hesitate!
08/27/2023
The Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands trip is sure to dazzle, inspire, and let you interact up close and personal with natural life that can be found nowhere else on the planet! Get ready for a heart inspiring and thrilling marine tour of some of the most incredible natural experiences in the world. Without hesitation, this trip can change your world outlook and feelings about nature, the Galpagos, and about life. The highest recommendation to our tour guide, Roberto, and the entire crew of the Grand Queen Beatriz!
06/29/2023
I would highly recommend this tour. Boat, accommodation, food and crew great. Very well organised and Jacinto our tour leader was fantastic. Plenty of activities, we saw so many animals and the scenery on different islands was very diverse. Great trip. Thank you to Jacinto and the crew. A memorable experience.
06/28/2023
Really good trip, learnt lots, nice food.

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