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Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Grand Daphne)

Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Grand Daphne)

When it comes to encountering wildlife up close and personal, a voyage to the Galapagos Islands really is an experience like no other. Head underwater off Isla Santa Cruz, Bartolome or Isla Isabela and you’ll be snorkelling with sea lions, white-tipped reef sharks, sea turtles and penguins. Look to the skies in North Seymour or Caleta Bucanero and you’ll spot boobies, pelicans and more soaring above. Head out for a wander across the volcanic landscapes of Punta Espinosa and you’ll see land iguanas and flightless cormorants. This 10-day sailing expedition through the central islands of the Galapagos is an adventure waiting to happen.

Activities

  • Isla Santa Cruz – Bachas Beach Walk (1 hour) – Wet Landing
  • Isla Santa Cruz – Bachas Beach Snorkel (45 mins) – Wet Landing
  • 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 Espinosa – Snorkel (1 hour)
  • Isla Fernandina – Punta Espinosa – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Fernandina – Punta Vicente Roca Snorkelling (1 hour) Dry Landing
  • Isla Fernandina – Punta Vicente Roca – Panga Ray boat tour (30 mins)
  • Isla Santiago – Puerto Egas – Walk (1.45 hours) – Wet Landing
  • Isla Santiago – Puerto Egas – Snorkelling (1 hour)
  • Isla Santiago – Caleta Buccanero – Panga boat tour (1 hour)
  • Isla Santiago – Caleta Buccanero – Snorkelling (1 hour)
  • Isla Bartolome – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
  • Isla Bartolome – Snorkelling (1.5 hours)
  • 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

Highlights

  • Experience the benefits of small group travel aboard your vessel, M/Y Grande Daphne, sailing through the natural beauty of the Galapagos, day and night.
  • 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.

06/21/2023 through 12/14/2024
06/21/2023 through 12/17/2024

Day 1 Quito
Day 2 Isla Santa Cruz
Day 3 Isla Rabida - Isla Isabela
Day 4 Isla Isabela
Day 5 Isla Fernandina - Isla Isabela
Day 6 Isla Santiago
Day 7 Isla Bartolome - Isla Sombrero Chino
Day 8 Isla North Seymour - Isla Santa Cruz
Day 9 Isla Baltra - Quito
Day 10 Quito

07/04/23 - 12/05/23

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01/02/24 - 12/17/24

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