Intrepid Travel

Grand Galapagos (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Grand Galapagos (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Climb aboard for a 17-day Adventure Cruise of the unforgettable Galapagos Islands. Sail from Santa Cruz to the islands of Isabella, Floreana, Espanola, North Seymour and more, taking in diverse landscapes that range from lava flows to sands of green, red and white. Spend days exploring the archipelago that a young Charles Darwin called ‘a little world within itself’, and evenings sipping cocktails on the deck while watching the sunset. This unique part of the world is full of beautiful surprises, and this tour gives you the time to see them all.

Activities

  • Isla Santa Cruz – Punta Carrion – Snorkelling (1 hour)
  • Isla Isabela – Las Tintoreras visit (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Isabela – Arnolda Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center including Flamingo Lagoon (2 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Floreana – Post Office Bay – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
  • Isla Floreana – Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
  • Isla Floreana – Devil’s Crown snorkelling (1 hour)
  • Isla Floreana – Post Office Bay snorkelling (45 mins)
  • Isla Santa Cruz – Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Plaza Sur – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Santa Fe – Panga ride (45 mins)
  • Isla Santa Fe – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
  • 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
  • Isla San Cristobal – Punta Pitt – Walk (2 hours) – Wet Landing
  • Isla San Cristobal – Isla Lobos – Walk (1 hour) – Dry Landing
  • Isla San Cristobal – Highlands Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Santiago – Sullivan Bay – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Bartolome – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Bartolome – Snorkelling (1.5 hours)
  • Isla Bartolome – Panga ride (30 mins)
  • Isla Santiago – Puerto Egas – Walk (1.45 hours) – Wet Landing
  • Isla Santiago – Puerto Egas – Snorkelling (1 hour)
  • Isla Sanitago – Espumilla Beach – Snorkelling (45 mins)
  • Isla Sanitago – Espumilla Beach – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
  • Isla Santa Cruz – Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla North Seymour – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla North Seymour – Snorkelling (1 hours)
  • Isla Mosquera – Snorkelling (1 hour)
  • Isla Mosquera – Beach Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
  • Isla Santa Cruz – Black Turtle Cove – Panga ride (1.5 hours)
  • Isla Santa Cruz – Cerro Dragon – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Santa Cruz – Cerro Dragon – Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour)
  • Isla Santiago – Sombrero Chino – Snorkelling (1 hour)
  • Sombrero Chino – Walk and Panga ride (2 hours) – Wet Landing
  • Isla Rabida – Snorkelling (1 hour)
  • Isla Rabida – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing

Highlights

  • This 17-day program is the ultimate Galapagos exploration and our most comprehensive voyage, taking in both popular destinations and lesser-known treats.
  • Encounter spectacular wildlife, both on land and underwater. You can expect to see giant tortoises, sea lions, sea turtles, plus a variety of iguanas, birds and sharks.
  • Scrambling over hardened lava, hiking through cacti forests, and snorkelling in an eroded volcanic cone – this trip is one for the explorers.
  • Discover otherworldly landscapes. From arid shrubbery decorated with technicolour iguanas to rich underwater ecosystems where turtles and sharks nest among colourful fish and crabs.
  • Enjoy the company and guidance of a passionate local naturalist during your excursions on land, gaining insight into the flora, fauna and history of the islands.

07/02/2023 through 12/11/2024
07/02/2023 through 12/14/2024

Day 1 Quito
Day 2 Isla Baltra/Punta Carrion
Day 3 Isla Isabela/Las Tintoreras/Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
Day 4 Isla Floreana/Post Office Bay/Devil's Crown/Punta Cormorant
Day 5 Isla Santa Cruz/Charles Darwin Station/Santa Cruz Highlands
Day 6 Isla Santa Fe/Isla Plaza Sur
Day 7 Isla Espanola/Bahia Gardner/Punta Suarez
Day 8 Isla Cristobal/Leon Dormido/Isla Lobos/Punta Pitt
Day 9 Isla San Cristobal
Day 10 Bartolome/Bahia Sullivan
Day 11 Isla Santiago/Espumilla Beach/Buccaneer Cove/Puerto Egas
Day 12 Isla Santa Cruz/Puerto Ayora
Day 13 North Seymour/Isla Mosquera
Day 14 Caleta Tortuga Negra/Cerro Dragon
Day 15 Isla Rabida/Sombrero Chino
Day 16 Las Bachas/Isla Baltra/Quito
Day 17 Quito

07/15/23 - 07/29/23

Starting At $10,714

Get A Quote

08/12/23 - 08/28/23

Starting At $12,985

Get A Quote

11/04/23 - 11/20/23

Starting At $15,555

Get A Quote

11/18/23 - 12/02/23

Starting At $15,255

Get A Quote

12/30/23 - 01/15/24

Starting At $15,555

Get A Quote

01/13/24 - 12/14/24

Starting At $14,975

Get A Quote

Offer subject to availability and change without notice. Some restrictions may apply.

Want more information about this offer or other travel ideas you have?

SEARCH TRAVEL OFFERS