Galapagos Adventure: Northern Islands (Grand Daphne)

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Rating
4.9 (25 reviews)
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Duration
7 days
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Start & End
Quito Equador
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Quito Equador
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Tour type
Adventure
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Max people
16

Where you'll stay

With indoor and outdoor dining areas and bars, plus a sundeck with lounges, there are plenty of places to relax and enjoy time with your fellow travellers. All meals are included on the Grand Daphne. The lower deck cabins have portholes, while the main deck and upper deck cabins have large windows.

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Travel Style: Comfort

Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Why you'll love this trip

  • Enjoy a short but sweet introduction to the famed archipelago – this trip makes for the perfect addition to any South American adventure – strikeing the perfect balance between excursion-packed days and relaxing evenings on the Grand Daphne – one of the newest motor yachts.
  • Hike, snorkel, sleep, repeat – this isn’t your average cruise! Get active in the rugged and isolated northern Galapagos Islands.
  • See sunbathing sea lions, colourful crabs, amazing birdlife and maybe even some giant tortoises that call these islands home.
  • Wander along the beautiful white sand beach at Bahia Borrero, then snorkel with reef sharks and manta rays.
  • Discover the otherworldly landscapes and creatures the islands are famous for, going deeper with a knowledgeable local naturalist guide who will accompany you on all your excursions.
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Explore the wilderness of the northern Galapagos Islands

With almost 1000 kilometres of water lying between them and the South American mainland, the islands of the Galapagos were able to evolve largely undisturbed by humanity. Discover the rugged landscape of this wild place with a week-long adventure cruise, all with a local naturalist guide by your side to show you the way. Encounter sea lions, hike over hardened lava, spot diverse marine life with snorkelling opportunities and cool off in the aquamarine waters. With time to explore both on land and underwater, your adventure will show you some of the best of the northern islands – don't forget to watch the sunset from your motor yacht every night, too!

Tour plan

Our tours have inclusions and optional activities. When planning your trip, we will discuss these with you to determine what your interests are to create the perfect intentional journey.

Day 01
Quito
Day 02
Quito/Isla San Cristobal
Day 03
Isla Santa Fe/Isla Plaza Sur
Day 04
Isla Genvesa
Day 05
Isla Santiago/Isla Santa Cruz
Day 06
Isla Santa Cruz/Quito
Day 07
Quito
Day 08
Day 09
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
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Why choose Intentional Journeys?

Since 2007, Intentional Journeys has gone beyond basic travel bookings and into personal adventures. From active getaways to destination weddings to voluntourism, every trip is thoughtfully designed, expertly managed, and fully supported.

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Meaningful Impact

Add purpose to your trip with optional, low-commitment volunteer experiences and donations.

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