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Pure Galapagos (Grand Daphne)
8 days • 5
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Start
Isla Baltra, Ecuador
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Isla Baltra, Ecuador
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Trip Code
GMDP
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Min Age
12
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
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Transport
Boat, Bus, Zodiac (Panga)
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Accommodation
Overnight boat (7 nights)
From £4,692(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Hop aboard your vessel, Le Grande Daphne, and sail through the naturally beautiful landscapes of the Galapagos, all with a handy naturalist guide by your side.
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Hike, snorkel, sleep, repeat – this isn’t your average adventure cruise! You’ll have daily walks and hikes followed by snorkelling excursions to spot marine life and corals – the best way to cool off.
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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.
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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.
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Walk varied landscapes among towering cacti, rocky cliffs, red-sand beaches, volcanic grounds and immersive sea coves.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip involves lots of active adventure, and we ask that you read through the itinerary carefully to ensure that it is right for you. You’ll need to feel comfortable with the included activities and with moving about the boat. The cabins and communal areas of the boat are spread over three decks, and the steps between the decks are steep.
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You will enter and exit a Zodiac boat (panga) during wet and dry landings and when returning from snorkelling. Although the waters we sail are usually calm, there are times when the sea can get rough and choppy. Steady sea legs (and a sturdy stomach) are needed when walking around the boat during bad weather. Rain or shine, your trusty crew will always be on hand to assist you.
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While at sea and exploring the islands, you may be exposed to the sun for large parts of the day. It’s important to use sun protection and drink plenty of water.
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Please note that while there is an itinerary in place, some changes may occur due to the weather or because of directions from the local authorities. This can happen with little notice, so please be prepared for potential modifications to the route or activities. A sense of humour and flexibility will ensure you have a fun, relaxing trip through this beautiful part of the world, no matter what happens.
Itinerary
Encounter the extraordinary flora and fauna of the Galapagos’ Central Islands
Few destinations rival the Galapagos for up-close encounters with wildlife and this eight-day adventure cruise focuses on all the stars of the show. This boat trip is free of detours, overnight stopovers and passengers joining or leaving throughout, so you can stay on the ship and focus on the wildlife, landscapes and experiences. Venture to remote parts of the archipelago – the west coast of Isla Isabela and Isla Fernandina – to see all the best these islands have to offer. Snorkel with sea lions and reef sharks off Isla Santa Cruz and Isla Bartolome, spy frigatebirds, boobies and pelicans soaring above North Seymour and stroll among land iguanas and flightless cormorants on volcanic Punta Espinosa.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Baltra Airport - Las Bachas (Isla Santa Cruz)
- DAY 2Day 2 • Isla Rabida - Punta Albermarle (Isla Isabela)
- DAY 3Day 3 • Tagus Cove (Isla Isabela) - Bahia Urbina (Isla Isabela)
- DAY 4Day 4 • Punta Espinosa (Isla Fernandina) - Punta Vicente Roca (Isla Isabela)
- DAY 5Day 5 • Puerto Egas (Isla Santiago) - Caleta Bucanero (Isla Santiago)
- DAY 6Day 6 • Isla Bartolome - Isla Sombrero Chino
- DAY 7Day 7 • Isla North Seymour - Charles Darwin Research Station (Isla Santa Cruz)
- DAY 8Day 8 • Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Highlands - Baltra Airport
Inclusions
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7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
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Boat, Bus, Zodiac (Panga)
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Overnight boat (7 nights)
festival Included activities
circleIsla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Walk (1 hour) - Wet Landing
circleIsla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Snorkel (1 hour) - Wet Landing
circleIsla Rabida - Walk and Snorkel from the beach (2 hours) - Wet Landing
circleIsla Isabela - Punta Albermarle - Snorkelling (1 hour)- Dry Landing
circleIsla Isabela - Tagus Cove - Walk (1.45 hours) - Dry Landing
circleIsla Isabela - Tagus Cove - Snorkel (1 hour)
circleIsla Isabela - Urbina Bay - Snorkel (1 hour)
circleIsla Isabela - Urbina Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
circleIsla Fernandina - Punta Vicente Roca Snorkelling (1 hour) Dry Landing
circleIsla Fernandina - Punta Vicente Roca - Panga Ray boat tour (30 mins)
circleIsla Fernandina - Punta Espinosa - Snorkel (1 hour)
circleIsla Fernandina - Punta Espinosa - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
circleIsla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Snorkelling (1 hour)
circleIsla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Walk (1.45 hours) - Wet Landing
circleIsla Santiago - Caleta Buccanero - Panga boat tour (1 hour)
circleIsla Santiago - Caleta Buccanero - Snorkelling (1 hour)
circleIsla Bartolome - Snorkelling (1.5 hours)
circleIsla Bartolome - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
circleIsla Sombrero Chino - Snorkelling (1.5 hours) Wet Landing
circleIsla Sombrero chino - Walk (1.5 hours) Wet Landing
circleIsla North Seymour - Snorkelling (1 hours)
circleIsla North Seymour - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
circleIsla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
circleIsla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£5,489£4,958
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Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£5,489£4,958
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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£5,504
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Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£5,489£4,958
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Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£5,962£4,805
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Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£5,489£4,958
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Trip size max: 16 - 3 spaces left
£5,489£5,223
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Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left
£5,489£4,692
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Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£5,489£4,692
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Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£5,504
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£5,768
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Important notes
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START TIME on DAY ONE
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This trip starts at Baltra Airport on day one at 11am
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GALAPAGOS PARK, TRANSIT CARD
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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.
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If your voyage visits Isabela Island, there is also a US$10 fee to be paid on arrival at the island.
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PASSPORT DETAILS:
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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.
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DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
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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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ALTERNATIVE TRIP:
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If you wish to have flights included to and from the Galapagos Islands along with hotel accommodation in Quito, please refer to our Ultimate Galapagos trip - GMDD.
Reviews (9)
5 stars
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Stephanie
Mar 09, 2025
Our guide Carlos and the crew of the Grand Daphne made this trip extremely fun, educational and enjoyable. One of my favourite trips of all time with amazing sightings of animals both land and sea.
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Karen
Mar 09, 2025
An excellent and well thought our itinerary including everything the Galapagos has to offer. A real standout was our lovely guide Carlos who had a great knowledge of the areas and animals. All the staff on board were fantastic and it was great to see them have fun with each other. Highly recommend this trip.
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Kimberly
Jun 16, 2024
Outstanding trip in every way. Jacinto the naturalist guide was excellent. The Galapagos are unlike any other place on earth. We were blown away - everything was perfection.
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Kia
May 31, 2023
There are no words to describe how wonderful this trip was. From our fantastic guide and crew to the accommodations and the number of activities we had, everything was top notch. I am officially an intrepid fan.
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Lin
May 31, 2023
Wonderful trip! Well planned itinerary, safe, excellent crew, great guide.
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Jenny
Oct 29, 2022
This was a fabulous trip on a superb boat. The variety of food was loved by the vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters of the group. Plenty of opportunities to see the flora and fauna up close both on land and in the water, excellent daily briefings plus amazing sunsets!
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Nolen
Oct 15, 2022
Pure Galapagos was one of the best trips ever! Both the Grand Daphne and our local naturalist tour leader were exceptional.
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Lucy
Oct 14, 2022
This is a spectacular tour in a wonderful location. Jacinto was an excellent guide who was thoughtful, knowledgable, informed and open to our questions. All my expectations were realised, and more. When snorkelling, a sea-lion choose to come and swim with us, it was like some kind of aquatic dance, and will remain one of the travel highlights of my life? On another occasion an Orca breached three times across the front of the pangas. And then there were the dive-bombing birds! So much wildlife, so much beauty. What a privilege!
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Julia
Mar 10, 2022
This was a trip of a lifetime. Everyone on board the Grand Daphne was cheerful, kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. The people of the Galapagos know they have a wonderful home and do everything to protect it. Jacinto combined his expertise with a great sense of humor and pride in the islands. He cared about each of our well being. Gaby won my heart with her enthusiasm to learn English and to make our experience the best. Arturo made the best cocktails around, and was always there to help when needed. All the other crew were nothing but kind and cheerful. I can’t say enough great things about the experience. Swimming with sea lions, penguins, and sea turtles….it was all a dream.