Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)
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Tour 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?).
Trip Code: GMQA
Start
Quito
End
Quito
Destination
Ecuador
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Bus, Zodiac
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (7 nights)
Days
10
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
12
Style
Comforti
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Board your vessel, the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz, and sail through the southern islands of the archipelago, encountering secluded natural beauty at its finest.
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Encounter Galapagos’s wildlife, including giant Galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and sea turtles.
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Spend time land side on the islands, with expeditions through mangroves and misty forests, passing unique flora, such as opuntia cacti and miconia bushes, and gazing across the coastline from scenic lookouts.
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Swim through a colourful underwater ecosystem when snorkelling in one of the many coves – a playful sea lion might get in your way!
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Explore the islands on deck, on foot and in the water, keeping your eyes wide open for your next bird or water mammal sighting – this trip is a nature-lover's dream.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Bus, Zodiac
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (7 nights)
Included activities
- 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
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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