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Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Summary:

Cruise the Galapagos and discover the native wildlife on this seven-day sailing adventure around the southern end of the archipelago. Meet giant tortoises that inhabit Isla San Cristobal, watch blue-footed boobies dance the booby two-step and wander the u...

Duration
7 Days
Cities
3
Next Departure
15-Jul-2025
Starting at
USD 5,340.00
Price per day
USD 763.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Intrepid
 
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 16
Categories
tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Safari

Summary

Cruise the Galapagos and discover the native wildlife on this seven-day sailing adventure around the southern end of the archipelago. Meet giant tortoises that inhabit Isla San Cristobal, watch blue-footed boobies dance the booby two-step and wander the unfamiliar environment that characterises these far-flung islands. Every day you’ll wake up to a different view out the window from the comforts of the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz. Sail past the volcanic Punta Pitt, swim with sea lions at Bahia Gardner, and hike past prickly pear cacti on Isla Santa Fe. Prepare to head on the adventure of a lifetime and become a Galapagos explorer!

Map: Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Quito
Day 2
Isla Baltra-Highlands Of Isla Santa Cruz
Day 3
Isla Santa Fe-Isla Plaza Sur
Day 4
Isla Espanola-Bahia Gardner-Punta Suarez
Day 5
Isla Cristobal-Leon Dormido-Isla Lobos-Punta Pitt
Day 6
San Cristobal Interpretation Center, Fly To Quito.
Day 7
Quito

Travel Cities (3): Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora, Quito

Highlights

  • Keep an eye out for your next glimpse of Galapagos penguins, sea lions or albatross. In the air, on land and underwater, you’ll constantly be surrounded by unique wildlife!
  • Cruise in small-scale style on the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz, following in the footsteps of past explorers and passing the best of the southern islands.
  • Roam Isla Plaza Sur – a small island packed full of wildlife – and get close to sea lions, walk trails past one of the Galapagos’ largest land iguana populations and visit the rugged southern cliffs that are home of old and young sea lions known as the 'Gentlemen’s Club.’
  • Go exotic bird watching off the coast of Isla Espanola, where you may see the unique waved albatrosses, blue-footed boobies and masked boobies.
  • Learn about the geography and history of the Galapagos at the San Cristobal Interpretation Center, where you’ll learn more about past explorers and expeditions and how your journey shapes up to theirs.

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