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Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

10 days
Start and end in Quito
4.7
5 traveler reviews
Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - Intrepid Travel
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore historic Quito and its ornate churches
  • Cruise to the Galapagos and meet giant tortoises
  • Snorkel with sea lions around stunning islets
  • Observe blue-footed boobies on North Seymour
  • Walk through lava fields and spot marine iguanas

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Quito
  2. Day 2 Baltra - Isla Santa Cruz
  3. Day 3 North Seymour - Isla Mosquera
  4. Day 4 Black Turtle Cove - Cerro Dragon.
  5. Day 5 Isla Rabida - Sombrero Chino
  6. Day 6 Bachas Beach - Punta Carrion
  7. Day 7 Isla Isabela - Las Tintoreas - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre
  8. Day 8 Isla Floreana - Post Office Bay - Devil's Crown - Punta Cormorant
  9. Day 9 Isla Santa Cruz - Quito
  10. Day 10 Quito
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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.4
  • 4.5
  • DP
    · February 20th, 2025
    Excellent. Our Guide (Roberto) was top notch - very experienced and knowledgeable. The ship was not top-of-the-line luxurious, but certainly very good value. The balance between activities and downtime was good - however there was a bit too much snorkeling for my liking - On two days we went snorkeling twice (each day). I would have liked one more island hike and one less snorkeling excursion. The weak link was the food -- the large slabs of meat and fish were not seasoned nor particularly tasty, and the veggies were simple but also not seasoned.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    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... Show more
    Trip date: February 2025
  • Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) reviewer 2
    · November 22nd, 2024
    Lots of wildlife. Fish and Turtles and Iguanas and Sharks and Tortugas and so much more. Our guide Carlos was phenomenal. Best English of any guides in Latin countries I have visited. Boat crew was very profesional and food was great.
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    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... Show more
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • CH
    · November 19th, 2024
    Best way to experience the Galapagos Islands! They handled the transport from the lovely Quito hotel to the boat. With only 16 passengers we were able to travel to the hikes and snorkel sites on the two pangas. The crew made sure we were wearing life jackets, assisted with the provided lifejackets and snorkel gear, and got us safely in and out of the smaller boats. I felt so safe with our panga drivers carefully watching us when we snorkeled in currents. Often we had snacks awaiting us when we returned to the boat and the hot tub was amazing after a chilly swim. The food was fresh, yummy and plentiful. Great naturalist/guides with tons of knowledge and humor. Really enjoyed the tortoise excursions and time to explore the local communities. I was concerned about motion sickness and brought ginger, but never had an issue with it. Would also recommend extra days before or after to see the Equator site, historic Quito, Banos, and more.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    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... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • KI
    · December 9th, 2019
    Overall, it was great. The guide Johan and the...
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • RA
    · March 18th, 2019
    We enjoyed the trip very much. Too bad there...
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    Trip date: February 2019

Dates & Availability

10 days
Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)
From Quito to Quito

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    Virginia

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    What is the cost for solo occupancy?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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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