Absolute Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

Absolute Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

Discover the endemic wildlife, bizarrely beautiful landscapes and underwater treasures of the Galapagos Islands on this immersive 17-day cruise. Explore both the traveller’s favourites and quiter parts of the archipelago, all with a passionate local naturalist on hand to guide you over pahoehoe lava and through marine iguana colonies. Snorkel in clear waters off the coast of Isla Espanola, paddle through a green turtle breeding grove on Isla Floreana, look out for mottled Galapagos hawks on Isla Fernandina, and wander between sea lions lounging on beaches with red, black and white sand.

Activities

• Isla Santa Cruz – Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Floreana – Post Office Bay – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Floreana – Post Office Bay snorkelling (45 mins)
• Isla Floreana – Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Floreana – Devil’s Crown snorkelling (1 hour)
• Isla Espanola – Punta Suarez – Walk (3 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Espanola – Bahia Gardener – Snorkel (1 hour)
• Isla Espanola – Bahia Gardener – Walk (1 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla San Cristobal – Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) – Dry Landing
• Isla San Cristobal – Cerro Brujo – snorkel or beach walk (1 hour)
• Isla San Cristobal – Kicker Rock – Boat ride
• Isla Plaza Sur – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Santa Fe – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Santa Fe – Snorkel (1 hour)
• Isla Genovesa – Bahia Darwin – Panga ride (zodiac)
• Isla Genovesa – Bahia Darwin – Walk (2 hours) Wet Landing
• Isla Genovesa – La Barranco – Snorkel (1 hour)
• Isla Santiago – Sullivan Bay – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Santiago – Sullivan Bay – Snorkelling (45 mins)
• Isla Santa Cruz – Cerro Dragon – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Santa Cruz – Bachas Beach Walk (1 hour) – Wet Landing
• Isla Santa Cruz – Bachas Beach Snorkel (45 mins) – Wet Landing
• Isla Rabida – Walk and Snorkel from the beach (2 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Isabela – Punta Albermarle – Snorkelling (1 hour)- Dry Landing
• Isla Isabela – Tagus Cove – Walk (1.45 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Isabela – Tagus Cove – Snorkel (1 hour)
• Isla Isabela – Urbina Bay – Snorkel (1 hour)
• Isla Isabela – Urbina Bay – Walk (1.5 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Fernandina – Punta Espinosa – Snorkel (1 hour)
• Isla Fernandina – Punta Espinosa – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Fernandina – Punta Vicente Roca Snorkelling (1 hour) Dry Landing
• Isla Fernandina – Punta Vicente Roca – Panga Ray boat tour (30 mins)
• Isla Santiago – Puerto Egas – Walk (1.45 hours) – Wet Landing
• Isla Santiago – Puerto Egas – Snorkelling (1 hour)
• Isla Santiago – Caleta Buccanero – Panga boat tour (1 hour)
• Isla Santiago – Caleta Buccanero – Snorkelling (1 hour)
• Isla Bartolome – Walk (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Bartolome – Snorkelling (1.5 hours)
• Isla Sombrero Chino – Snorkelling (1.5 hours) Wet Landing
• Isla Sombrero chino – Walk (1.5 hours) Wet Landing
• Isla North Seymour – Snorkelling (1 hours)
• Isla North Seymour – Walk (2 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Research Station (1.5 hours) – Dry Landing
• Isla Santa Cruz – Highlands Visit (1 hour) – Dry Landing

Highlights

• With over two weeks spent on the archipelago, this trip takes a more leisurely pace. Spend more time on each island, soaking up the sun and the sea (lions).
• Hike, snorkel, sleep, repeat – this isn’t your average cruise. Get active in the rugged and isolated Galapagos Islands.
• Sea lions are like the dogs of the ocean: playful, goofy and curious. And while you can’t pat them, you’re bound to fall in love with these furry frolickers.
• Pink flamingos, red-throated frigates and blue-footed boobies will have you craning your neck, snapping photos and contemplating a career in ornithology.
• Towering cacti, rocky cliffs, red-sand beaches and more await you in this otherworldly archipelago.