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The Galapagos Islands
Isla Santa Cruz
Almost all visitors to the Galapagos Islands will touch down in Isla Santa Cruz at some point. From beach walks at Tortuga Bay to giant tortoises at El Chato Reserve, there is plenty to see — but make sure to visit the Charles Darwin Research Centre to learn more about the wildlife you’ll encounter on your trip.
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Isla Isabela
Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos Islands and is made up of five (sometimes) active volcanoes...Read more -
Isla Genovesa
Stay with us – Isla Genovesa is also known as Booby Island due to the sheer number of goofy-looking Nazca and red-footed boobies that live here...Read more -
Isla Rabida
Famous for the unique red colour of its beach and cliffs, Isla Rabida is known for the sizeable number of flamingos that feed on shrimp in its lagoon, snorkelling with sea lions and the large number of bird species that live here...Read more -
Isla Floreana
To the north of Floreana lies Punta Cormorant, a beautiful white sand beach that runs for 720m and is known as the best flamingo lagoon in the Galapagos...Read more -
Isla San Cristóbal
Sea lions are everywhere in San Cristobal, so head down to any accessible waterfront to see noisy sea lions and furry babies frolicking on the sand and occasionally taking to the water...Read more -
Isla Española
Española is one of the more remote Galapagos Islands, at some 90km southeast of Isla Santa Cruz...Read more -
Isla Bartolomé
Tiny Bartolomé is most famous for its landscapes and scenery...Read more -
Isla Fernandina
The third largest — and youngest — of the Galapagos Islands, Fernandina has a unique environment which makes it a haven for thousands of slowly-moving marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants and sea lions...Read more -
Isla Santiago
Once a hideout for smugglers and pirates, Isla Santiago is now best-known for Sullivan Bay, where century-old lava has solidified into bubbles and caves, and Puerto Egas, a wet landing where you can see seals, sea lions and sea birds...Read more
Machu Picchu & Galapagos cruise
An epic land and sea voyage of history and nature
Approx. 13 days
Lima (1 days) → Sacred Valley (2) → Machu Picchu (1) → Cusco (2) → Quito (2) → Isla Santa Cruz (1) → Isla Fernandina (1) → Isla Isabela (1) → Isla Santiago (1) → Quito (1)
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Lima (1 days) → Sacred Valley (2) → Machu Picchu (1) → Cusco (2) → Quito (2) → Isla Santa Cruz (1) → Isla Fernandina (1) → Isla Isabela (1) → Isla Santiago (1) → Quito (1)
Classic Galapagos cruise
See the best of the Galapagos Islands
Approx. 4 days
Isla Santa Cruz (1 days) → Isla Bartolomé (1) → Isla Genovesa (1) → Isla Santa Cruz (1)
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Isla Santa Cruz (1 days) → Isla Bartolomé (1) → Isla Genovesa (1) → Isla Santa Cruz (1)
Galapagos eco-lodge exploration
Luxury ecotravel at its finest
Approx. 5 days
Quito (1 days) → Isla Santa Cruz (1) → Isla Bartolomé (1) → Isla Santiago (1) → Quito (1)
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Quito (1 days) → Isla Santa Cruz (1) → Isla Bartolomé (1) → Isla Santiago (1) → Quito (1)
Galapagos expedition cruise
Luxury-class cruise of the islands
Approx. 8 days
Isla Santa Cruz (1 days) → Isla Fernandina (1) → Isla Isabela (1) → Isla Bartolomé (1) → Isla Rabida (1) → Isla Santa Cruz (1) → Isla Española (1) → Isla San Cristóbal (1)
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Isla Santa Cruz (1 days) → Isla Fernandina (1) → Isla Isabela (1) → Isla Bartolomé (1) → Isla Rabida (1) → Isla Santa Cruz (1) → Isla Española (1) → Isla San Cristóbal (1)
Things to do in Isla Santa Cruz
Our recommended experiences and activities
Isla Santa Cruz
Walk in the hills with giant tortoises
The endangered giant tortoise is making a comeback on the Galapagos thanks to a concerted conservation effort. Head to the highlands of Santa Cruz to see these gentle giants shuffling around the hills.
Isla Santa Cruz
Get the inside story on Galapagos conservation
The Charles Darwin Research Station is the Galapagos Islands’ conservation headquarters, where giant tortoises, iguanas and other endangered species are bred for reintroduction into the wild. Although the exhibits are a little dry, the Station is a great starting point for your journey into Galapagos wildlife.
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