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
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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 |
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Galapagos Cruise & Ecuador Mainland
Immersive culture & wildlife experience
11 days From $6,139 per person By Lost World Adventures| Destinations | Quito, Otavalo, The Galapagos Islands |
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| Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, History |
| Tour Type | Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
Begin your trip with several days on the Ecuadorean mainland, exploring Quito and the surrounding highlands. A full day will be spent in the highlands stopping at small villages en route to the town of Otavalo, home to the renowned Otavalo Indian Market.
From here you'll take the short flight to the Galapagos Islands.
Your cruise itinerary gives you a full week exploring the Galapagos islands on a luxury-class cruise vessel. Cruise programs include two daily guided excursions while sailing throughout the archipelago, from island to island. Alternately, you may opt for a land-based program from one of the upscale hotels located on Santa Cruz Island. Hotel programs include daily yacht excursions to various islands and/or overnight excursions to other islands.
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Galapagos Cruise & Machu Picchu
See the two gems of South America
13 daysFrom $4,790| Ecuador, Peru | |
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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 |
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Galapagos Cruise & Machu Picchu
See the two gems of South America
13 days From $4,790 per person By Lost World Adventures| Destinations | Ecuador, Peru |
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| Activity | 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 |
| Tour Type | Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
Explore the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Galapagos Islands during this unforgettable 13-day adventure.
This trip combines many of our exciting opportunities into one expansive experience. Explore markets and ruins in the Sacred Valley, explore the citadel of Machu Picchu, soak up history among the colonial buildings and Incan architecture of Cusco, tour the political palaces and churches of charming Quito, embark on a luxurious cruise of the beautiful and mystifying Galapagos Islands.
The second half of your trip offers a more relaxed pace during which you will be immersed in the exotic environments of diverse and rare wildlife present on the islands.
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Galapagos Family Safari
Custom 6 day family adventure in the Galapagos
6 daysFrom $5,030| Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Bartolomé | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Biking, Fishing, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |
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Galapagos Family Safari
Custom 6 day family adventure in the Galapagos
6 days From $5,030 per person By Galapagos Safari Camp| Destinations | Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Bartolomé |
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| Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Biking, Fishing, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Easy |
Galapagos Family Safaris are a combination of activities on Santa Cruz Island and boat excursions to beautiful, uninhabited neighbouring islands such as North Seymour, Bartolomé, South Plaza or Santa Fe as well as one day’s Fishing Adventure.
As one of the most diverse islands in the Galapagos archipelago, Santa Cruz has a variety of ecosystems; from the forested highlands where the camp is based to the dry, arid coastline, and the transitional zone between the two. These different landscapes offer a multitude of ways to explore the island’s wildlife and geology, making it fun, and above all, easy for families to explore these Galapagos wonders.
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Classic Galapagos Safari
Custom safari exploring the islands of the Galapagos by land and sea
6 daysFrom $4,035| Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Bartolomé | |
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Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Beach, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Biking, Fishing, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |
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Classic Galapagos Safari
Custom safari exploring the islands of the Galapagos by land and sea
6 days From $4,035 per person By Galapagos Safari Camp| Destinations | Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Bartolomé |
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| Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Beach, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Biking, Fishing, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Easy |
Galapagos Safari Camp offers a combination of activities on Santa Cruz Island and boat excursions to beautiful, uninhabited neighbouring islands such as North Seymour, Bartolomé, Plazas and Santa Fe islands. From hiking and biking to wildlife spotting or a trip to Tortuga Bay, Galapagos Safari Camp offers something for everyone.
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Galapagos Dive Safari
SCUBA diving in the Galapagos
5 daysFrom $4,300| Isla Santa Cruz | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Active, Diving, Snorkelling |
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Galapagos Dive Safari
SCUBA diving in the Galapagos
5 days From $4,300 per person By Galapagos Safari Camp| Destinations | Isla Santa Cruz |
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| Activity | Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Active, Diving, Snorkelling |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
The Galapagos Marine Reserve is among the largest in the world, a sanctuary for hundreds of different species, many highly endangered. One in four marine species is endemic, found nowhere else on the planet. As a result, SCUBA diving in the Galapagos is considered one of the world’s finest underwater experiences.
Designed for dive enthusiasts, Dive Safaris include two dives per day and a land excursion on arrival. Galapagos Safari Camp are happy to tweak programs with more days of activities on Santa Cruz Island and/or yacht excursions to beautiful, uninhabited neighbouring islands.
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Isla Santa Cruz Travel Companies
Lost World Adventures
Custom tours to Latin America
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| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
Galapagos Safari Camp
Luxury safari camp on the rim of an extinct volcanic cone
| The Galapagos Islands | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Biking, Fishing, Diving, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, National Parks |
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