Grand Galapagos (Grand Queen Beatriz) on Grand Queen Beatriz
Cruise, Escorted tour, Small Ship/Yacht
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 βa little world within itselfβ, 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
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 βa little world within itselfβ, 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 - Panga ride or Snorkelling (45 mins)
- Isla Sanitago - Buccaneer's Cove - Panga Ride (45 mins)
- 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
- Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Walk (1 hour) - Wet Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Snorkel (1 hour) - Wet Landing
- Jump aboard the ultimate Galapagos exploration on the 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 β 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.
- By travelling on this trip, youβll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, The Galapagos Conservancy. Donations support their Women in Sustainable Entrepreneurship (WISE) program, providing capital for sustainability initiatives and empowering female entrepreneurs in the Galapagos. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
- Safari, Animals, and Wildlife
About Grand Queen Beatriz
About Intrepid Travel
For over 30 years we've been taking travelers around the globe.
That's over 30 years of adventures, of visiting new places and old friends, of countless unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world, on small group tours with like-minded Intrepid people.
As a responsible business, we've always been committed to being there for our travelers and the communities we visit. So, you can trust that when you travel with us, we won't just be there for your first adventure, we'll be there every step of your journey.
As a responsible business, we've always been committed to being there for our travelers and the communities we visit. So, you can trust that when you travel with us, we won't just be there for your first adventure, we'll be there every step of your journey.
Jul 27, 2024 through
Aug 12, 2024
Jul 23, 2024
7:00 PM
16 Nights
from
$12,207.00
(USD)
Per Person
|
8370284
|
Aug 24, 2024 through
Nov 30, 2024
Nov 26, 2024
7:00 PM
16 Nights
from
$14,440.00
(USD)
Per Person
Various departures
|
8432988
|
Dec 28, 2024 through
Jan 13, 2025
Dec 24, 2024
7:00 PM
16 Nights
from
$14,245.00
(USD)
Per Person
|
8221159
|
Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quito | ||
| 2 | Isla Baltra/Punta Carrion | ||
| 3 | Isla Isabela/Las Tintoreras/Giant Tortoise Breeding Center | ||
| 4 | Isla Floreana/Post Office Bay/Devil's Crown/Punta Cormorant | ||
| 5 | Isla Santa Cruz/Charles Darwin Station/Santa Cruz Highlands | ||
| 6 | Isla Santa Fe/Isla Plaza Sur | ||
| 7 | Isla Espanola/Bahia Gardner/Punta Suarez | ||
| 8 | Isla Cristobal/Leon Dormido/Isla Lobos/Punta Pitt | ||
| 9 | Isla San Cristobal | ||
| 10 | Bartolome/Bahia Sullivan | ||
| 11 | Isla Santiago/Espumilla Beach/Buccaneer Cove/Puerto Egas | ||
| 12 | Isla Santa Cruz/Puerto Ayora | ||
| 13 | North Seymour/Isla Mosquera | ||
| 14 | Caleta Tortuga Negra/Cerro Dragon | ||
| 15 | Isla Rabida/Sombrero Chino | ||
| 16 | Las Bachas/Isla Baltra/Quito | ||
| 17 | Quito |
