Commission a fully private, bespoke day in the Galápagos with a certified national park naturalist guide — combining Daphne's marine circuit with the giant tortoise highlands and lava tunnels of Santa Cruz for an unmatched depth of encounter.
What to expect
Your private certified guide meets you dockside and orchestrates a seamless day that weaves Daphne Major's marine wonders with Santa Cruz's iconic giant tortoise reserves and the eerie beauty of the lava tube networks. Encounters feel personal and unhurried — a bull sea lion draped over your zodiac, a tortoise grazing within arm's reach, land iguanas warming on volcanic rock. Every sighting becomes a conversation with your expert, not a numbered commentary point.
Good to know
Happy Gringo specialises in private Galápagos programmes and can tailor the day to your exact interests. Book at least 3–4 weeks ahead; private guide days during high season (July–August) sell out fast. Confirm all-aboard time carefully — private tours offer complete flexibility on scheduling. Galápagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 pp) payable on arrival at Baltra or San Cristóbal airport.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Daphne Island (galapagos) — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.