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 (1 hour) - 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.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, The Galapagos Conservancy. Donations support their Women in Sustainable Entrepreneurship (WISE) program, providing capital for sustainability initiatives and empowering female entrepreneurs in the Galapagos. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.