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.
Visiting the Galapagos
An essential guide to seeing the Galapagos Islands
Step aside, humans. The protagonists of the Galapagos Islands’ history are the rare and endemic species that populate this far-flung chain of volcanic islands in the Pacific. As Charles Darwin discovered on his famous voyage on the HMS Beagle in 1835, the natural history of these dynamic islands reveals the fits and starts of evolution itself...read more
13 days
Machu Picchu & Galapagos cruise
An epic land and sea voyage of history and nature
Isla Santa Cruz Tours
Galapagos Cruise & Ecuador Mainland
Immersive culture & wildlife experience
11 daysFrom $6,139| Quito, Otavalo, The Galapagos Islands | |
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Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, History |
Galapagos Cruise & Machu Picchu
See the two gems of South America
13 daysFrom $4,790| Ecuador, Peru | |
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Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Machu Picchu & Galapagos 4 Day Cruise
Four days aboard the Galapagos Legend
12 daysFrom $4,079| Ecuador, Peru | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Machu Picchu & Galapagos 5 Day Cruise
Five days aboard the Coral I & II
13 daysFrom $4,899| Ecuador, Peru | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Galapagos and Machu Picchu 8 Day Cruise
Eight days about the Galapagos Legend
16 daysFrom $6,829| Ecuador, Peru | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Galapagos, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca
The scenic gems of South America in one trip
15 daysFrom $4,899| Ecuador, Peru | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Isla Santa Cruz Travel Companies
Lost World Adventures
Custom tours to Latin America
| Central America, South America | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
South American Vacations
Custom tours to Latin America since 2002
| Central America, South America, Antarctica | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |
Galapagos Safari Camp
Luxury safari camp offering flexible and personalised land sea adventures
| The Galapagos Islands | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Cycling, Fishing, Diving, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, National Parks |
Rainforest Cruises
Exotic Riverboat & Small Ship Cruises
| South America, South Asia, Southeast Asia | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food |
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