Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Grand Daphne)

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  Carrie5.0•March 2025
  This was an excellent vacation. The activities were varied and always fascinating, the boat, meals and crew were...
  This was an excellent vacation. The activities were varied and always fascinating, the boat, meals and crew were wonderful and the guide Carlos was super accessible and knowledgeable. Transfers were smooth and well organized as well the intervened to get us on an earlier flight when there was a delay in our flights - even without us calling for help.Show more
  Traveled in February 2025
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thank you for your lovely review Carrie! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed all the aspects of this trip, in particular your guide, Carlos! We were happy that we were able to be of assistance when you had a flight change and are glad to see that it all worked out. We look forward to travelling with you again soon!

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  CHARLES5.0•January 2025
  The tour exceeded our expectations. The activities were great, the accommodations were excellent, the food was...
  The tour exceeded our expectations. The activities were great, the accommodations were excellent, the food was fantastic, and the Grande Daphne's staff went above and beyond to make the experience exceptional.Show more
  Traveled in December 2024
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Hi Charles, thank you for your glowing review- the Daphne is such a beautiful boat, and we are thrilled that you thought so too! The crew on board truly are amazing, and we will be sure to send this feedback along to them to read. We look forward to seeing you again in future, and have a wonderful 2025!

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  Steven5.0•June 2024
  This experience was awesome! The itinerary was mostly kept, we were kept informed if there were adjustments. The only...
  This experience was awesome! The itinerary was mostly kept, we were kept informed if there were adjustments. The only real issue was a minor one when refueling required took longer than expected on Day 8, so we had a bit less time in the touristy city of Santa Cruz... which I didn't mind (saved a bit of money). We saw every animal we came to see and much more. We snorkeled with sharks, sea lions and stingrays! Our guide (Jacinto) was excellent, even helping my wife with snorkeling, as she was a bit reticent at first. My only suggestion is to bring a lot of cash. They don't take credit cards on board for expenses (drinks, wetsuits, etc.).Show more
  Traveled in June 2024
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Hi Steven, thanks for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time on your trip to Ecuador and enjoyed the nature and sights of the Galapagos Islands. Thanks for your kind words about your leader Jacinto. Our leaders are the heard of Intrepid, so we're pleased to learn that he was able to enhance your experience. We can't wait to welcome you back on another Intrepid trip in the future.

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  Karen5.0•August 2023
  We loved our trip to the Galápagos! The Grand Daphne was a very comfortable boat to live on for a week. All the meals...
  We loved our trip to the Galápagos! The Grand Daphne was a very comfortable boat to live on for a week. All the meals were superb and we had a very spacious stateroom. We went for walks and snorkeled at a new place every day.Show more
  Traveled in July 2023

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  Wendy5.0•July 2023
  This is an incredible trip of a lifetime amazing wildlife to be seen on land and in the sea whilst travelling on a...
  This is an incredible trip of a lifetime amazing wildlife to be seen on land and in the sea whilst travelling on a beautiful boat supported by great crew and a fantastic guide. I saw everything I hoped to see and more on this adventure.Show more
  Traveled in July 2023

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  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Thank you for this wonderful review. It's great to know your trip was everything you wanted and more We hope you have some wonderful memories of your time in this special part of the world and the we can welcome you on another Intrepid adventure soon.

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  Ian5.0•July 2023
  The 10 day 'ultimate Galapagos trip' was impressive & well organised.
  Traveled in June 2023

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  Thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back on another of our adventures soon.

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  Kaeleigh4.0•April 2018
  I booked Intrepid's 'Ultimate Galapagos' tour and went in 2017. Whilst the tour was great, it was somewhat blighted...
  I booked Intrepid's 'Ultimate Galapagos' tour and went in 2017. Whilst the tour was great, it was somewhat blighted by the aircon in our room on the boat being broken, meaning our room smelt so strongly we couldn't keep the door closed for long periods of time and woke up to an unpleasant stench every morning (we had to close the door to sleep). We also woke up to dripping wet walls and soggy belonging as it leaked a lot. We flagged this when we got on the boat as the smell was unmissable, the crew (who were lovely) advised this was an issue with the room that couldn't be fixed during our stay unfortunately as it needed to be taken to another island. So we made the best of it, constantly hung our clothes off the back of the boat to dry them to wear the next day, and kept our door open as much as possible, as there was no alternative. When I got back I naturally picked this up with Intrepid, being disappointed that this was a known issue not flagged or fixed before our stay, on the holiday of a lifetime. Especially given we'd paid more for a top deck room, which turned out to be far worse than the cheaper rooms on the lower deck (which didn't have broken aircon). Intrepid offered a 15% discount if I booked with them again, given they are constantly promoting discounts this isn't helpful. Plus given the experience I had with them, there was no way I was going to consider booking my next holiday (for my 30th) with them, and risking another subpar experience (compared to the other guests and advertised trip) just for a discount. I suspect I was just unlucky, and the Galapagos itself was amazing, but it was very annoying having wet belongings and a very unpleasant smelling room for the whole 8 days, and I'd have expected them to handle it better on such an expensive tour. Overall disappointed with Interpid's customer service.Show more
  Traveled in May 2017
  

  Reply from: Intrepid Travel

  Hi Kaeleigh, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very sorry to read that you were disappointed with your trip. I can see that you have recently been in touch with our customer relations team again, and I hope that a satisfactory resolution has been reached. Thanks again, and kind regards, Intrepid

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  Kira5.0•December 2015
  this trip changed my life, the galapagos is the most incredible destination, and if you are umm'ing and ahh'ing,...
  this trip changed my life, the galapagos is the most incredible destination, and if you are umm'ing and ahh'ing, don't! just go - and thank me later :) the boat, Daphne, was fantastic, the naturalist, Freddy, so knowledgeable and funny. I loved it so much I'm considering going back next year! all pre and post hotel and transfers included made it super easy, they even gave us a bag to pack only the essentials for the trip, and could leave our excess luggage at the hotels. the food provided by the cook (there were 7 crew members) was so healthy and delicious, and plentiful. can't recommend this trip enough./Show more
  Traveled in September 2015