Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) Tour by Intrepid Travel

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Tour Type

Small Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

12 - 99 yrs

Operated In

English

Physical Rating

Moderate

Starts

Ends

Quito, Ecuador

Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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About the tour

Tour Type

Small Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

12 - 99 yrs

Operated In

English

Physical Rating

Moderate

Starts

Ends

Quito, Ecuador

Highlights

Board your vessel, the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz, and sail through the southern islands of the archipelago, encountering secluded natural beauty at its finest.

Encounter Galapagos’s wildlife, including giant Galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and sea turtles.

Spend time land side on the islands, with expeditions through mangroves and misty forests, passing unique flora, such as opuntia cacti and miconia bushes, and gazing across the coastline from scenic lookouts.

Swim through a colourful underwater ecosystem when snorkelling in one of the many coves – a playful sea lion might get in your way!

Explore the islands on deck, on foot and in the water, keeping your eyes wide open for your next bird or water mammal sighting – this trip is a nature-lover's dream.

Itinerary

Savor the magic of the Galapagos on the "Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)," a 10-day sailing adventure that starts and ends in Quito. Drift across the Pacific on the elegant M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz, retracing Darwin’s legendary voyage while guided by an expert naturalist.

Each day offers a new panorama from your cabin window and a fresh array of wildlife to discover. Spot giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and frigate birds on land, then snorkel with sea lions and other marine wonders below the waves. Moderate in activity, this tour is ideal for those who relish daily excursions balanced with the comforts of small-group travel.

What sets this trip apart is its immersive wildlife encounters and the chance to witness the ongoing evolution of species in their natural habitat—a true bucket-list tour package for nature lovers.

Day 1Quito

Day 2Isla Baltra - Punta Carrion

Day 3Isla Isabela - Las Tintoreras - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre

Day 4Isla Floreana - Post Office Bay - Devil's Crown - Punta Cormorant.

Day 5Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station - Santa Cruz Highlands.

Day 6Isla Santa Fe - Isla Plaza Sur

Day 7Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardner - Punta Suarez

Day 8Isla San Cristobal - Leon Dormido - Isla Lobos - Punta Pitt

Day 9Fly from San Cristobal to Quito.

Day 10Quito

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (7 nights)

Meals

9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners

Transport

Boat, Plane, Bus, Zodiac

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Isla Santa Cruz - Punta Carrion - Snorkelling (1 hour)Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Snorkel (1 hour) - Wet LandingIsla Isabela - Las Tintoreras visit (1.5 hours) - Dry LandingIsla Isabela - Arnolda Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center including Flamingo Lagoon (2 hours) - Dry LandingIsla Floreana - Post Office Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet LandingIsla Floreana - Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours) - Wet LandingIsla Floreana - Devil's Crown snorkelling (1 hour)Isla Floreana - Post Office Bay snorkelling (45 mins)Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry LandingIsla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) - Dry LandingIsla Plaza Sur - Walk (2 hours) - Dry LandingIsla Santa Fe - Panga ride (45 mins)Isla Santa Fe - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet LandingIsla Espanola - Punta Suarez - Walk (3 hours) - Dry LandingIsla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Snorkel (1 hour)Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Walk (1 hours) - Wet LandingIsla San Cristobal - Punta Pitt - Walk (2 hours) - Wet LandingIsla San Cristobal - Isla Lobos - Walk (1 hour) - Dry LandingSan Cristobal - Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing

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