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Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Start and end in Quito
4.7 (5 reviews)
  • Sea lion resting on rocks with the ocean in the background.
  • Land iguana resting on a tree branch.
  • Single sea lion posing proudly on a pristine beach with vivid blue sea and distant rocky islet.
  • White expedition yacht cruising through deep blue open waters under a clear sky.
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  • Lots of wildlife. Fish and Turtles and Iguanas and Sharks and Tortugas and so much more. Boat crew was very professional and food was great.

    Timothy•traveled in November5.0
  • Modern twin-bed cabin on a cruise ship with large windows overlooking the ocean.
  • Open deck of a yacht featuring a small jacuzzi, red lounge chairs, and ocean backdrop.
  • Traveller crouches with a camera to photograph giant Galapagos tortoises in lush surroundings.
  • Close-up of a giant tortoise chewing green leaves with muddy, textured shell detail.
  • Small group of barefoot travellers walks along a black-sand beach beside rolling surf and green hills.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Ecuadorian cuisine at a small, local restaurant with group - includes dishes such as locro (traditional potato soup), quinoa, pork and vegetable dishes cooked with herbs, lemongrass and rich sauces sourced from local farms)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Quito's Old Town
    • Visit churches in the Old Town (30 churches available to choose from)
    Landmarks
    Old Town, Quito
  3. Day 2

    Quito to Isla Baltra - Punta Carrión

    Quito to Isla Baltra - Punta Carrión
    Meals
    Breakfast (Boxed breakfast on the way to airport), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Punta Carrión - Snorkelling (1 hour)
    Landmarks
    Isla Baltra
    Punta Carrión
  4. Day 3

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Las Tintoreras visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
    • Arnolda Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center including Flamingo Lagoon (2 hours) - Dry Landing

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at the beach
    • Shopping in Puerto Villamil
    Landmarks
    Isla Isabela
    Las Tintoreras
    Arnoldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center
  5. Day 4

    Isla Floreana

    Isla Floreana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
    • Post Office Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
    • Devil's Crown snorkelling (1 hour)
    • Post Office Bay snorkelling (45 mins)
    Landmarks
    Isla Floreana
    Post Office Bay
    Devil's Crown
    Punta Cormorant
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  6. Day 5

    Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) - Dry Landing
    • Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
    Landmarks
    Isla Santa Cruz
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Puerto Ayora
    Santa Cruz Highlands
  7. Day 6

    Isla Santa Fe - Isla Plaza Sur

    Isla Santa Fe - Isla Plaza Sur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Santa Fe - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
    • Santa Fe - Panga ride (45 mins)
    • Plaza Sur - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
    Landmarks
    Isla Santa Fe
    Isla Plaza Sur
  8. Day 7

    Isla Española

    Isla Española
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Punta Suarez - Walk (3 hours) - Dry Landing
    • Bahia Gardner - Walk (1 hours) - Wet Landing
    • Bahia Gardner - Snorkel (1 hour)
    Landmarks
    Isla Española
    Bahia Gardner
    Punta Suarez
  9. Day 8

    Isla San Cristóbal

    Isla San Cristóbal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Punta Pitt - Walk (2 hours) - Wet Landing
    • Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
    • Isla Lobos - Walk (1 hour) - Dry Landing
    Landmarks
    Isla San Cristóbal
    Punta Pitt
    Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
    Isla Lobos
  10. Day 9

    San Cristóbal to Quito

    San Cristóbal to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing

    Optional Activities

    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    San Cristóbal Interpretation Center
  11. Day 10

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay in Quito with extra accommodation

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Rating
4.5 (12,139 reviews)
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
84%
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Traveler Moments

  • A sea lion pup resting on black volcanic rocks.

Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 5 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.6
  • Food
    4.4
  • Tour Operator
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  • Derrick5.0•February 2025
    Excellent. Our Guide (Roberto) was top notch - very experienced and knowledgeable. The ship was not top-of-the-line...
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    Traveled in February 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thanks for your thoughtful review, Derrick! We're so glad you enjoyed the trip and that Roberto made it a great experience. It’s great to hear you found the balance of activities and downtime worked well, though we really appreciate your feedback on the snorkeling and meals. We’ll definitely take your comments into account as we strive to improve. Thanks again Derrick and we hope to be able to welcome you on another adventure soon.
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  • Timothy
    Timothy5.0•November 2024
    Lots of wildlife. Fish and Turtles and Iguanas and Sharks and Tortugas and so much more. Our guide Carlos was...
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    • A sea lion pup resting on black volcanic rocks.
    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience on our Classic Galapagos trip, Timothy! We're thrilled you enjoyed the incredible wildlife and had a great time with Carlos as your guide. It's fantastic to hear you found him to be phenomenal and that the professionalism of the boat crew made your trip even better. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Carlos and the team. Thanks again for your review, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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  • Carol5.0•November 2024
    Best way to experience the Galapagos Islands! They handled the transport from the lovely Quito hotel to the boat....
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! We're thrilled you had an amazing experience exploring the Galapagos Islands with us. It’s great to hear you felt safe and well-cared for, from the panga rides to snorkeling and beyond. The hot tub and delicious meals sound like the perfect way to unwind after your adventures, and we're glad you enjoyed the tortoise excursions and exploring the local communities too. Thank you again for your review Carol Sue, we can't wait to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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  • Kanako4.0•December 2019
    Overall, it was great. The guide Johan and the crew were nice and helpful, paying attention to safety. The ship was...
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    Traveled in November 2019
  • RODNEY4.5•March 2019
    We enjoyed the trip very much. Too bad there was a change of guides in the middle of the tour. Roberto and Alexis...
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    Traveled in February 2019

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    Andrea

    Asked on January 14th, 2026

    On the boat are there wet suits available for the swimming/snorkeling days or are we supposed to bring our own???

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026

      Wetsuits will be provided on board.

      Here is a list of all eqipment that is available -

      Snorkelling equipment (masks, snorkel & flippers)
      Wetsuits
      Snorkelling vests (limited)
      Beach towels
      Walking sticks

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      Andrea

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      the wetsuit bottoms are shorties or full leg? The tops are tank top style or short sleeve??

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026

      Normally full leg, but the boat might have some short leg options. The tops are usually short sleeve or long sleeve style.

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    Virginia

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    What is the cost for solo occupancy?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024

      For our Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) voyage, the single supplement cost ranges from 85% - 95% of the posted cabin cost depending on cabin level.

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    Adrian

    Asked on September 29th, 2024

    Could you clarify if the paddling mentioned in the itinerary refers to paddleboarding, kayaking, or another type of transport?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      The paddling refers to using a 'panga', which is a small inflatable Zodiac boat. You will be riding in a panga as part of the group excursion, not individually paddleboarding or kayaking.

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    Nathan

    Asked on May 3rd, 2024

    were coming in to Baltra on Monday may 13th. we are looking to stay until Friday morning and explore Isabella island, and one other uninhabited island, also one of us would dive for one day.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024

      We are able to book extra accommodation only at the trip joining and finishing point hotels. If you are looking to spend more time in Isla Isabela, we would advise you to book this directly. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist you on your query about diving. However, this trip includes Snorkeling activities.

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