Isla Santa Cruz Explorer Trips in 2025/2026

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Marion PassierTravel Expert in Ecuador
Alejandro JacomeTravel Expert in Colombia & Ecuador
Maria SzlafszteinTravel Expert in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru & Uruguay
Clara GonzalezTravel Expert in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru & Uruguay

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

Isla Santa Cruz Explorer Tour: Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & South Islands Aboard The Yolita

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Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & South Islands aboard the Yolita

(6 reviews )

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Truly a once in a lifetime experience.! G Adventures also made us feel safe and secure wherever we went.

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa

Quito, Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Cerro Dragón

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Duration7 days

From

USD 4,149

USD 3,111

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USD 1,038

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Complete Galápagos - Yolita

(7 reviews )

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We have never had one complaint in 4 tours with "G". Such bang for your buck and great memories with new friends.

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Yacht Cabin

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Kicker Rock, Punta Suárez

Quito, Kicker Rock, Punta Suárez, South Plaza Island, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Cerro Dragón, North Seymour Island, Genovesa Island, Bartolome Island, Isla Isabela, Urbina Bay, Punta Espinoza, Santiago Island

Duration17 days

From

USD 12,199

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Isla Santa Cruz Explorer Tour: Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands Aboard The Yolita

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Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Yolita

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A first class experience at a great value.

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Yacht Cabin

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, North Seymour Island, Cer

Quito, North Seymour Island, Cerro Brujo, Espanola Island, South Plaza Island, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island

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Duration10 days

From

USD 6,849

USD 5,821

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USD 1,028

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Galápagos — South & East Islands aboard the Eden

(8 reviews )

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It was exhilarating, exhausting, and so educational. I accomplished all of my goals for visiting the islands. I wish I had been in better shape and able to enjoy all of the activities.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Yacht Cabin

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana

Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Espanola Island, San Cristobal Island, South Plaza Island

Duration8 days

From

USD 4,399

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Volcanoes and Galapagos

4.9

(28 reviews )

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Really enjoyed the variety of things to see and do. Galapagos Islands were amazing and pleased to see that they are trying hard to protect the local environment and native animals and educate the next generation. Loved the giant tortoises and the way local rangers are protecting them from extinction from hand rearing eggs to releasing them when they are older. Blue footed Boobies were a highlight of mine to see, only wish I had seen the red footed boobies as well. The visit to the rose farm was an eye opener as I hadn't realised that Ecuador was such a productive place for roses and exportation, the employees all looked happy and relaxed. Interesting visit to Condor sanctuary and the way they are rehabilitating injured birds and introducing them into the countryside.

Active and outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, Sierra Negra

Quito, Guayaquil, Sierra Negra, Isla Santa Cruz, Santa Fe Island, Tortuga Bay, Otavalo, Laguna Cuicocha, Mindo, Cotopaxi National Park, Galapagos Islands, Puerto Villamil

Duration15 days

From

USD 4,220

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Galápagos Multisport

(8 reviews )

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This has been the best trip of my life. Like being part of a National Geographic documentary.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana

Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Isabela Island

Duration10 days

From

USD 3,699

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Isla Santa Cruz Explorer Tour: Family Land Galápagos — Multi-activities

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Family Land Galápagos — Multi-Activities

(7 reviews )

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Fabulous! We appreciated the support pre-trip as well, with arranging last minute airport transport and an extra night stay in Quito. Staff were helpful and professional. We loved the Galapagos and appreciate this trip so much!

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Isla Santa Cruz

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Duration8 days

From

USD 3,299

USD 2,969

Saving

USD 330

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Galapagos Island Hopping Diving Full Experience 8D/7N

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Experience the ultimate Galapagos adventure with Bamba Travel's island hopping and diving tour. Discover diverse marine life while diving in crystal-clear waters, explore pristine beaches, and encounter unique wildlife across multiple islands. Highlights include guided dives, personalized wildlife tours, and immersive cultural interactions. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and diving aficionados, this trip offers an unparalleled way to enjoy the stunning Galapagos ecosystem, blending thrilling underwater exploration with unforgettable land-based adventures. Book your once-in-a-lifetime Galapagos diving tour today!

Adventure Wildlife Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Isla Santa Cruz

Duration8 days

From

USD 2,821

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Galapagos Cruise & Peru’s Land of the Incas (Grand Daphne)

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Take on an epic 3-week adventure from the deck of the Grand Daphne in the Galapagos to the sarced land of the Incas in Peru. See pink flamingos in the lagoons of Isla Floreana, sunbathe with sea lions along Gardner Beach, hike along the green shoreline of Punta Cormorant and snorkel with turtles, rays and sharks. Then, uncover the secrets of Peru and Bolivia as you walk beneath the Amazon Jungle's canopy, trek the llama-filled plains of the Sacred Valley and stroll the cobblestone streets of Cusco. Search for monkeys and medicinal plants in the jungle, experience a homestay in a traditional community on the shore of Lake Titicaca and tick off one of the Seven Wonders of the World in Machu Picchu! With the option to see the sacred site by trek or by train, this trip will suit any active, curious traveller!

Explorer Cruise

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Ship Cabin, Camping, Eco Lodge, Home-stay, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, La Paz, Cusco, Ollantayta

Quito, La Paz, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, Puno, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Espanola Island, Lima, Amazon Jungle

Duration21 days

From

USD 8,885

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Isla Santa Cruz Explorer Tour: Active Galápagos & Machu Picchu

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Active Galápagos & Machu Picchu

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Wonderful, exceeding expectations. Professional and caring G-Adventure staff all the way. Good mix of nice and travel-savvy people on the tour. No promadonnas or crybabies.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Camping

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Quito, Lima, Ollantaytamb

Cusco, Quito, Lima, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Isabela Island

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Duration17 days

From

USD 5,979

USD 5,381

Saving

USD 598

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Quito, Galapagos & Peru - 11 days

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This 11-day group tour travels from Quito in Ecuador to Cusco in Peru. Enjoy a three-night stay on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos, with time for snorkelling and hiking. Spot giant tortoises roaming in the highlands and swim with turtles and sea lions before heading to the Peruvian capital. Uncover the sights of the 'City of Kings' and meet indigenous people in the Sacred Valley. Explore Cusco independently or on an optional tour, and take the train to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, L

Cusco, Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Lima, Sacred Valley

Duration11 days

From

USD 2,245

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Isla Santa Cruz Explorer Tour: Ecuador Highlands & Galapagos

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Ecuador Highlands & Galapagos

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From the heights of the Andes to the depths of the Amazon – and all the amazing wildlife in between – this action-packed trip uncovers the natural beauty of Ecuador. Over 18 days, canoe to a riverside eco-lodge on the edge of the Amazon and explore the rainforest with an Indigenous guide, catch a glimpse of one of the world’s largest active volcanoes in Cotopaxi National Park and get to know an Indigenous family at a homestay. Then, spend a couple of days exploring markets and lagoons in Ecuador’s lively capital before heading to the Galapagos, where you’ll discover the archipelago’s incredible biodiversity on land and underwater.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Eco Lodge, Home-stay, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Isl

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Isla Isabela, Isla Santa Cruz, Tena, Banos, Yunguilla

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Duration18 days

From

USD 5,860

USD 5,274

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USD 586

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Isla Santa Cruz Explorer Tour: Solo-ish Ecuador & Galapagos

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Solo-ish Ecuador & Galapagos

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Ecuador is an outdoor lover’s dream, and this 15-day Solo-ish adventure takes you from the mainland’s breathtaking landscapes to the wild beauty of the Galápagos — all with new travel pals by your side and time to explore solo. Stand on the equator at the Intiñan Museum, take in snow-capped Cotopaxi, wander through the cloud forest, soak in Baños’ hot springs, and relax at a jungle lodge in the Amazon. Then, jet off to the Galápagos for unforgettable encounters — snorkel with marine wildlife, enjoy a farm-to-table meal supporting the locals on Floreana, and visit Las Tintoreras, where Whitetip sharks glide through clear waters and iguanas bask in the sun. This is solo group travel, reimagined — with adventure, connection, and community at its heart.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

18-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Isla Isabela, San Cristob

Quito, Isla Isabela, San Cristobal Island, Banos, Tena, Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz

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Duration15 days

From

USD 4,449

USD 3,781

Saving

USD 668

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Majestic Peru & Southern Galapagos Cruise (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Explore Peru and the Galapagos on this epic adventure from Lima to Quito. In the ancient land of the Incas, you’ll uncover historic architecture, vast Andean landscapes, ancient ruins, busy markets and welcoming locals. Visit the famed Machu Picchu – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – and maybe opt to take the One Day Inca Trail trek to see the citadel from two angles. Share two pachamanca meals with locals– one in the middle of the desert near the Nazca Lines and one in the Andean community of Huilloq. Then, fly to Quito for your week-long sailing voyage through the incredibly scenic southern isles of the Galapagos. Watch as sea lions, iguanas, giant tortoises and exotic birds go about their daily business. Go snorkelling near mighty manta rays, turtles and tropical fish and soak up the natural, rugged landscapes of the area, seeing what Charles Darwin saw more than 180 years ago.

Cruise Explorer Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Ship Cabin, Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Lima, Sacred Valley, Agua

Quito, Lima, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Isabela, Galapagos Islands, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno

Duration20 days

From

USD 10,000

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All Isla Santa Cruz Explorer Trips

22 Explorer Trips in Isla Santa Cruz with 76 Reviews

Design your own personalized Explorer trip to Isla Santa Cruz with help from a local expert.

22 Explorer Trips in Isla Santa Cruz with 76 Reviews

Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & South Islands aboard the Yolita

Complete Galápagos - Yolita

Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Yolita

Galápagos — South & East Islands aboard the Eden

Volcanoes and Galapagos

Galápagos Multisport

Family Land Galápagos — Multi-Activities

Galapagos Island Hopping Diving Full Experience 8D/7N

Galapagos Cruise & Peru’s Land of the Incas (Grand Daphne)

Active Galápagos & Machu Picchu

Quito, Galapagos & Peru - 11 days

Ecuador Highlands & Galapagos

Solo-ish Ecuador & Galapagos

Majestic Peru & Southern Galapagos Cruise (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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22 Explorer Trips in Isla Santa Cruz with 76 Reviews

Design your own personalized Explorer trip to Isla Santa Cruz with help from a local expert.

22 Explorer Trips in Isla Santa Cruz with 76 Reviews