Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Set sail for an up-close wildlife odyssey with Pure Galapagos (Grand Daphne)—an eight-day adventure cruise that’s all about the islands’ legendary creatures and dramatic landscapes. This moderate-activity trip, beginning and ending on Baltra Island, skips the constant passenger changes and detours of many cruises, letting you fully immerse yourself in the archipelago’s wonders.
Snorkel alongside playful sea lions and reef sharks off Isla Santa Cruz and Isla Bartolome, hike volcanic trails on remote Isla Fernandina, and observe rare species like land iguanas and flightless cormorants on Punta Espinosa. Bird lovers will delight in the sight of frigatebirds, boobies, and pelicans soaring above North Seymour.
The unique selling point of this sailing tour package is its uninterrupted focus on wildlife and scenery—no distractions, just pure Galapagos magic. For nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, this trip guarantees memories (and photos) you’ll treasure forever.
day 1Baltra Airport - Las Bachas (Isla Santa Cruz)
Bienvenidos! Welcome to the Galapagos. Your adventure begins in the Baltra Airport, where you’ll be meeting the other travellers arriving from Quito at 11 am. When you’ve met up with the rest of the group and your local naturalist guide, take a quick transfer to your home for the next week – Le Grande Daphne. Meet the crew, settle in and have some lunch with your fellow travellers. Try on the snorkelling gear before your first snorkelling session, then sail to Las Bachas, where the soft sand made of decomposed coral is a nesting site for the Pacific green turtle. Marine iguanas are also commonly spotted along the beach. The rocks make for excellent snorkelling and are populated by Sally Lightfoot crabs. A saltwater lagoon just near the beach is home to flamingo and whimbrel and you might also see a great blue heron. Remnants of a floating pier, a testimony to the US presence in the Galapagos during World War II, can also be seen.
day 2Isla Rabida - Punta Albermarle (Isla Isabela)
day 3Tagus Cove (Isla Isabela) - Bahia Urbina (Isla Isabela)
day 4Punta Espinosa (Isla Fernandina) - Punta Vicente Roca (Isla Isabela)
day 5Puerto Egas (Isla Santiago) - Caleta Bucanero (Isla Santiago)
day 6Isla Bartolome - Isla Sombrero Chino
day 7Isla North Seymour - Charles Darwin Research Station (Isla Santa Cruz)
day 8Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Highlands - Baltra Airport
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