Absolute Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

Destination:
Ecuador
Duration:
17 days
Style:
Adventure,
Adventure Cruising,
River/Small ship/Barge,
Wildlife,
Travel Period:
August 2026 - December 2027

Overview

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

GALAPAGOS PARK, TRANSIT CARD:
Before checking in for the flight from Quito to the Galapagos, there is a US$20 transit fee that needs to be paid. On arrival in the islands you must pay the US$200 national park fee to enter Galapagos National Park. This applies to everyone aged 13 years and above. For children aged 12 the fee will be USD100.
If your voyage visits Isabela Island, there is also a US$10 fee to be paid on arrival at the island.

ARRIVAL TRANSFER:
This tour includes a complimentary arrival transfer in Quito. Please advise flight details 30 days prior to travel so that the transfer can be organised.

PASSPORT DETAILS:
When booking, please make sure that your name is spelt correctly, and that you book using the name in your passport (particularly if you are recently married). If you are issued a new passport with a different number between the time that you book and the time you travel, please take both the old and new passports with you.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
Should you have a special diet requirement (for example vegetarian, celiac, vegan, severe food allergies) it's essential that you inform us or your agent of the specific details at least 10 days prior to departure, in order to make sure the chef on board the boat or on the island can request the necessary food supplies.

FELLOW TRAVELLERS:
This trip is a package tour and is therefore made up of a combination of shorter trips. This may mean you will travel with a different guide and passengers on each section.



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What's Included

  • Meals: Meals: 16 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 15 dinners.
  • Transport: Boat, Plane, Bus, Zodiac (Panga).
  • Accommodation: Hotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (14 nights).
  • 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.
Start:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
GMDE

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Your Itinerary

Day 1: Quito

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Day 2: Isla Baltra to Isla Santa Cruz

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Day 3: Isla Floreana

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Day 4: Isla Espanola

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Day 5: Isla San Cristobal

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Day 6: Isla Santa Fe to Isla Plaza Sur

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Day 7: Isla Genovesa

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Day 8: Isla Santiago to Isla Santa Cruz

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Day 9: Isla Santa Cruz

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Day 10: Isla Rabida to Isla Isabela

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Day 11: Isla Isabela

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Day 12: Isla Fernandina to Isla Isabela

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Day 13: Isla Santiago

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Day 14: Isla Bartolome to Isla Sombrero Chino

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Day 15: Isla North Seymour to Isla Santa Cruz

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Day 16: Isla Baltra

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Day 17: Quito

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