Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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

Overview

Experience the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands as you drift across the Pacific Ocean on this 10-day sailing adventure. The beauty of these Ecuadorian isles is something to behold from aboard the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz and you’ll retrace the 180-year-old voyage of Charles Darwin by sea with a naturalist guide by your side. Witness the giant tortoises that call these lands home and go birdwatching for blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Each day, a new view will greet you out your cabin window, with a new array or wildlife to see up above and down below (snorkel, anyone?).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

GALAPAGOS PARK, TRANSIT CARD & ISABELA ISLANDS PORT FEES:
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.

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What's Included

  • Meals: Meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners.
  • Transport: Boat, Plane, Bus, Zodiac.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (7 nights).
  • Isla Santa Cruz - Punta Carrion - Snorkelling (1 hour).
  • Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Snorkel (1 hour) - Wet Landing.
  • 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 Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) - 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.
  • San Cristobal - Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock).
  • Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing.
Start:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
GMQA

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Your Itinerary

Day 1: Quito

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Day 2: Isla Santa Cruz

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Day 3: Isla Isabela

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Day 4: Isla Floreana

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Day 5: Isla Santa Cruz

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Day 6: Isla Santa Fe to Isla Plaza Sur

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Day 7: Isla Espanola

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Day 8: Isla San Cristobal to Lobos Isla

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Day 9: Galapagos

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Day 10: Quito

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