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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Sailing
- Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
- Group Tour
- 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+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore fascinating Galapagos Islands
- Go snorkelling with seals
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- Hike on top of the black lava field
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Quito
- Day 2 Quito - Isla Baltra - Las Bachas (Isla Santa Cruz)
- Day 3 Isla Rabida - Punta Albermarle (Isla Isabela)
- Day 4 Tagus Cove (Isla Isabela) - Bahia Urbina (Isla Isabela)
- Day 5 Punta Espinosa (Isla Fernandina) - Punta Vicente Roca (Isla Isabela)
- Day 6 Puerto Egas (Isla Santiago) - Caleta Bucanero (Isla Santiago)
- Day 7 Isla Bartolome - Isla Sombrero Chino
- Day 8 Isla North Seymour - Charles Darwin Research Station (Isla Santa Cruz)
- Day 9 Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Highlands - Baltra - Quito
- Day 10 Quito
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
876
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- CSCarrie· March 7th, 2025This was an excellent vacation. The activities...Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank 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... Show moreTrip date: February 2025 
CHARLES· January 1st, 2025The tour exceeded our expectations. The...Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi 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... Show moreTrip date: December 2024- SWSteven· June 17th, 2024This 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 moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi 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... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- AKaren S.· August 3rd, 2023We 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 moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AWendy B.· July 26th, 2023This 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 moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank 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.Trip date: July 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AIan L.· July 17th, 2023The 10 day 'ultimate Galapagos trip' was impressive & well organised.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back on another of our adventures soon.Trip date: June 2023Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- KKaeleigh· April 2nd, 2018I 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 moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi 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... Show moreTrip date: May 2017
- KGKira· December 3rd, 2015this 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 moreTrip date: September 2015
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jamie
Asked on July 24th, 2025We are looking for a tour to Galapagos and are evaluating to book. Are wet suits included in the fee? Or should we bring our own wet suits (I need XL)? What would be an estimated cost for drinks and wet suits (on average)?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025Wetsuit hire is not included but available onboard (no need to bring your own unless preferred). Cost will be around USD 50. XL sizes are generally available. Drinks onboard are paid in cash (USD only). Expect to pay: Wine: USD 30–40 (bottle only), Cocktails/spirits: USD 6–10, Beer/soft drinks: USD 2–5. A 10% service charge and 12% tax will be added to bar tabs. We recommend bringing at least USD 100 in cash for onboard expenses. The boat doesn't have credit card facilities.
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Tania
Asked on January 20th, 2025confirming flights from Quito to Galapagos /return are included in the price, and also wetsuits are available for hire - are all the other activities listed also included in price eg snorkelling/walks etc??
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Yes! The flights will be included.
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Lesley
Asked on December 5th, 2024What is the latest check out time from the hotel on 26 December?
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Lesley
Traveler•Written December 2024Would you please arrange for an extra night at the hotel, evening of 27 December.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
We can arrange additional accommodation for you. Pre Accommodation - Hotel NH Collection Quito Royal (Single) - 130.00 USD per night
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
There are no activities planned for the day so you can depart your accommodation at any time.
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Bill
Asked on February 4th, 2024Is there any available departure dates for October 2024?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
Unortunately this trip doesn't run in the month of October. however there are dates available in September and November.
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Sally
Asked on January 31st, 2022I have a folding mini electric scooter (30 pounds) that I travel with. I use it when there is extensive walking(5+ miles). When folded it measures 30 inches length, 18 inches wide, 12 inches depth. Will I be able to store this on the boat?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2022
The major concern that I have is the different landings that are included on this trip. For getting to small islets, coves and prime snorkelling spots, it is sometimes necessary to use a Zodiac boat (panga). You will need to be comfortable climbing in and out of one during wet and dry landings and you would need to haul the scooter off and on the zodiac. In addition, while exploring the islands there will very rarely be flat pathways or paved roads, so I don't think that it would be comfortable navigating the bumpy terrain on the scooter.
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Sally
Traveler•Written February 2022I can climb in kayaks and rafts etc. I just need to store my scooter somewhere. I do not need it on the adventure. Also how often will we be able to connect to charging batteries?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2022
Power onboard should be uninterrupted if you need to charge items, but can you please clarify what you mean? Will this be to charge the scooter?
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Sally
Traveler•Written February 2022I read through the details of the trip. I just need to leave the scooter wherever I leave my personal belongings(suitcase). I would not take it on the zodiac etc. I only need it for international travel.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2022
Yes there will be power when needed to charge your phone. A solar charger is also great to bring in case you need additional charging when out for the day on excursions.
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Luke
Asked on April 23rd, 2015What is galapagos national park fee?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2015
The national park fee covers entry into the Galapagos National Park area and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs.
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