Absolute Galapagos (Grand Daphne) on Le Grand Daphne
Cruise, Small Ship/Yacht, Escorted tour
Absolute Galapagos (Grand Daphne)
Calling all wildlife lovers! On this immersive 17-day adventure cruise, you’ll be introduced to the endemic wildlife, beautiful landscapes and underwater treasures of the Galapagos Islands. Explore both the traveller’s favourites and the quieter parts of the archipelago, all with a passionate local naturalist on hand to guide you over pahoehoe lava and through marine iguana colonies. Snorkel in clear waters off the coast of Isla Espanola, paddle through a green turtle breeding grove on Isla Floreana, look out for mottled Galapagos hawks on Isla Fernandina and wander between sea lions lounging on beaches with red, black and white sand.
Activities
Calling all wildlife lovers! On this immersive 17-day adventure cruise, you’ll be introduced to the endemic wildlife, beautiful landscapes and underwater treasures of the Galapagos Islands. Explore both the traveller’s favourites and the quieter parts of the archipelago, all with a passionate local naturalist on hand to guide you over pahoehoe lava and through marine iguana colonies. Snorkel in clear waters off the coast of Isla Espanola, paddle through a green turtle breeding grove on Isla Floreana, look out for mottled Galapagos hawks on Isla Fernandina and wander between sea lions lounging on beaches with red, black and white sand.
Activities
- Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 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 - Post Office Bay - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Floreana - Devils Crown Snorkel (45 mins)
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Espanola - Punta Suarez - Walk (3 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Walk (1 hour)
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing
- Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Brujo - snorkel or beach walk (1 hour)
- San Cristobal - Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
- Isla Plaza Sur - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Fe - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Santa Fe - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Genovesa - Bahia Darwin - Walk (2 hours) Wet Landing
- Isla Genovesa - La Barranco - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Snorkelling (45 mins)
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour)
- Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Walk (1 hour) - Wet Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Snorkel (1 hour) - Wet Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours)
- Isla Rabida - Walk and Snorkel from the beach (2 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Isabela - Punta Albermarle - Snorkelling (1 hour)- Dry Landing
- Isla Isabela - Tagus Cove - Walk (1.45 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Isabela - Tagus Cove - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Isabela - Urbina Bay - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Isabela - Urbina Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Fernandina - Punta Vicente Roca Snorkelling (1 hour) Dry Landing
- Isla Fernandina - Punta Vicente Roca - Panga Ray boat tour (30 mins)
- Isla Fernandina - Punta Espinosa - Snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Fernandina - Punta Espinosa - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Snorkelling (1 hour)
- Isla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Walk (1.45 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Santiago - Caleta Buccanero - Panga boat tour (1 hour)
- Isla Santiago - Caleta Buccanero - Snorkelling (1 hour)
- Isla Bartolome - Snorkelling (1.5 hours)
- Isla Bartolome - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Sombrero Chino - Snorkelling (1.5 hours) Wet Landing
- Isla Sombrero chino - Walk (1.5 hours) Wet Landing
- Isla North Seymour - Snorkelling (1 hours)
- Isla North Seymour - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing
- Spend over two weeks on the archipelago of the Galapagos Islands, moving at a leisurely pace and spending more time on each island, soaking up the sun and the sea (the lions and the water).
- 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.
- Spot sea lions – the dogs of the ocean, these amazing creatures are playful, goofy and curious. While you can’t pat them, you’re bound to fall in love with these furry frolickers as you swim alongside them each day.
- See gorgeous pink flamingos, red-throated frigates and blue-footed boobies, craning your neck, snapping photos and contemplating a career in ornithology.
- Walk varied landscapes among towering cacti, rocky cliffs, red-sand beaches, volcanic grounds and immersive sea coves.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
- Safari, Animals, and Wildlife
About Le Grand Daphne
About Intrepid Travel
We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.
That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.
Nov 11, 2025 through
Nov 27, 2025
Nov 7, 2025
7:00 PM
16 Nights
from
$14,160.00
(USD)
Per Person
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8914615
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Jan 06, 2026 through
Dec 08, 2026
Dec 4, 2026
7:00 PM
16 Nights
from
$14,855.00
(USD)
Per Person
Various departures
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8575822
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quito | ||
| 2 | Isla Baltra - Santa Cruz Highlands | ||
| 3 | Post Office Bay - Punta Cormorant - Devils Crown, Isla Floreana | ||
| 4 | Punta Suarez - Bahia Gardner, Isla Espanola | ||
| 5 | Kicker Rock - Cerro Brujo - Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Isla San Cristobal | ||
| 6 | Isla Santa Fe - Isla Plaza Sur | ||
| 7 | Bahia Darwin - Prince Philip's Steps, Isla Genovesa | ||
| 8 | Bahia Sullivan, Isla Santiago - Cerro Dragon, Isla Santa Cruz | ||
| 9 | Black Turtle Cove - Las Bachas, Isla Santa Cruz | ||
| 10 | Isla Rabida - Punta Albemarle, Isla Isabela | ||
| 11 | Tagus Cove - Bahia Urbina, Isla Isabela | ||
| 12 | Punta Espinosa, Isla Fernandina - Punta Vicente Roca, Isla Isabela | ||
| 13 | Puerto Egas - Caleta Bucanero, Isla Santiago | ||
| 14 | Isla Bartolome - Isla Sombrero Chino | ||
| 15 | Isla North Seymour - Charles Darwin Research Station, Isla Santa Cruz | ||
| 16 | Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Highlands, Isla Baltra - Quito | ||
| 17 | Quito |
