Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Trips in 2025/2026

Accommodations

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 Wildlife Tour: Absolute Galapagos (grand Daphne)

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Absolute Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

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Calling all wildlife lovers! On this immersive 17-day adventure cruise, you’ll be introduced to the endemic wildlife, beautiful landscapes and underwater treasures of the Galapagos Islands. Explore both the traveller’s favourites and the quieter parts of the archipelago, all with a passionate local naturalist on hand to guide you over pahoehoe lava and through marine iguana colonies. Snorkel in clear waters off the coast of Isla Espanola, paddle through a green turtle breeding grove on Isla Floreana, look out for mottled Galapagos hawks on Isla Fernandina and wander between sea lions lounging on beaches with red, black and white sand.

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Bartolome Island, Isla Sa

Quito, Bartolome Island, Isla Santiago, Isla Fernandina, Isla Isabela, Isla Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora, Floreana Island, Espanola Island, San Cristobal Island, Santa Fe Island, Isla Genovesa, Rábida Island

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Duration17 days

From

USD 14,305

USD 13,590

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USD 715

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands (grand Queen Beatriz)

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Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Set sail on a 10-day adventure cruise around the central and southern islands of the Galapagos, observing the unique wildlife of these remote Pacific islands. Be charmed by the native bird species and underwater ecosystems of colourful marine life. Hike across lava flows, sail through mangroves and snorkel in natural aquariums abundant with fish, sea lions and turtles. This sail features some of the Galapagos’ most naturally beautiful islands, so sit back and relax, because it’s all smooth sailing from here!

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Mos

Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Mosquera, Black Turtle Cove, Sombrero Chino, Punta Carrion, Las Tintoreas, Punta Cormorant

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Duration10 days

From

USD 7,985

USD 7,586

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USD 399

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Galapagos Encounter: Southern Islands (grand Queen Beatriz)

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Galapagos Encounter: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Tick the Galapagos off your list on this week-long sailing voyage that takes in the very best of the southern islands. Rub shoulders with the local wildlife as sea lions, iguanas, giant tortoises and exotic birds of all shapes and sizes go about their daily business. Go snorkelling near mighty manta rays, turtles and tropical fish fill. Experience firsthand the natural, rugged landscapes of the Galapagos and see what Charles Darwin saw when he arrived on the isles more than 180 years ago and go hiking to discover the changing and unique landscapes of this incredible part of the world.

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabe

Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabela, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz

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Duration6 days

From

USD 3,740

USD 3,553

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USD 187

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (grand Daphne)

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Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Grand Daphne)

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Encounter wildlife up close and personal on a voyage to the Galapagos Islands for an experience like no other. On this 10-day adventure, you’ll spend seven nights cruising around the islands, snorkelling with sea lions, white-tipped reef sharks, sea turtles and penguins. Look to the skies in North Seymour or Caleta Bucanero to spot boobies, pelicans and other seabirds soaring above. Wander across the volcanic landscapes of Punta Espinosa and see land iguanas and flightless cormorants. A paradise for nature-lovers, you’ll discover the beauty of the Galapagos all with a naturalist guide by your side to show you the way.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Las Bachas, Isla Isabela

Quito, Las Bachas, Isla Isabela, Urbina Bay, Punta Vicente Roca, Isla Santiago, Isla Sombrero Chino, Isla Santa Cruz

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Duration10 days

From

USD 7,175

USD 6,816

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USD 359

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (grand Queen Beatriz)

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Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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See the natural beauty of the Galapagos on a sailing voyage that takes in the very best of the central islands. Discover heaps of local wildlife like sea lions, iguanas, giant tortoises and exotic birds of all shapes and sizes. Go snorkelling in the presence of mighty manta rays, turtles and tropical fish. Experience the natural, rugged landscapes of the Galapagos firsthand and see what Charles Darwin saw when he arrived on the isles more than 180 years ago and began formulating the theory of evolution. With each day spent hiking, swimming and snorkelling, this active sailing adventure is one for the nature-lover!

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Bar

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Bartolome Island, Isla Santiago, Isla Santa Cruz

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Duration6 days

From

USD 4,550

USD 4,323

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USD 228

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (itinerary B)

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Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)

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Visiting the Galapagos Islands had been at the top of my wish list for as long as I can remember and this trip was everything I'd dreamt of. Every day brought special, close-up encounters with magnificent animals - male frigatebirds displaying their bright red chests, sea lions stretched out on the beach nursing their young pups or cheekily hitching a ride on the back of our boat and pairs of blue-footed boobies engaged in a courtship dance. The Archipel 1 is modern, spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable with a friendly, hard-working and efficient crew. The food is excellent in quality, quantity and variety. The boat has the capacity for 16 guests, which enables everyone to get to know one another.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Yacht Cabin

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, North Seymour

Quito, Guayaquil, North Seymour Island, Isla Genovesa, Isla Santiago, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Espanola Island, San Cristobal Island

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Duration10 days

From

USD 8,400

USD 7,980

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USD 420

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Treasures Of Galapagos: Western & Central Islands (grand Queen Beatriz)

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Treasures of Galapagos: Western & Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Embark on an immersive 13-day adventure cruise through the Galapagos Islands and experience the natural world, both on land and sea. Encounter diverse wildlife, from lumbering giant tortoises and sunbathing sea lions to scuttling crabs and blue-footed boobies. Wander through lava flow on Las Tintoreras, snorkel in the waters of protected cove Punta Carrion and stick your toes in the olivine-crystal sands of Punta Cormorant. This trip allows plenty of time to absorb the spoils of these unique, wildlife-rich islands, so you can cruise into another world while your naturalist guide sorts out the rest.

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Bartolome Island, Isla Sa

Quito, Bartolome Island, Isla Santiago, Isla Santa Cruz, Baltra Island, Isla Isabela, Punta Cormorant, Santa Fe Island, South Plaza Island, Espanola Island, San Cristobal Island

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Duration13 days

From

USD 9,805

USD 9,315

Saving

USD 490

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (itinerary A)

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Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary A)

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This eight-day southwestern tour aboard the catamaran Archipel I gives an extensive overview of the Galapagos by combining the circumnavigation of Isabela Island with excursions in the southernmost points of the archipelago. It also gives the chance to snorkel with sea lions in the Loberia and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in Santa Cruz.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, San Cristobal

Quito, Guayaquil, San Cristobal Island, Santa Fe Island, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz, Isabela Island, Isla Fernandina

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Duration10 days

From

USD 8,400

USD 7,980

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USD 420

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (grand Queen Beatriz)

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Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Experience the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands as you drift across the Pacific Ocean on this 10-day sailing adventure. The beauty of these Ecuadorian isles is something to behold from aboard the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz and you’ll retrace the 180-year-old voyage of Charles Darwin by sea with a naturalist guide by your side. Witness the giant tortoises that call these lands home and go birdwatching for blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Each day, a new view will greet you out your cabin window, with a new array or wildlife to see up above and down below (snorkel, anyone?).

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabe

Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabela, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz, Santa Fe Island, Punta Suárez, Isla Lobos

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Duration10 days

From

USD 7,350

USD 6,983

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USD 368

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Galapagos Family Holiday

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Galapagos Family Holiday

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The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the rarest animals on the planet and this trip gives the whole family a unique opportunity to learn about the biology and diversity of this paradise. Everyone will enjoy spotting the myriad animals in their natural environment as they graze, sleep and play on the beaches, mountains and rocks of the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal. Snorkel beside sea lions, marvel at the plodding majesty of giant tortoises, spot frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and Galapagos crabs, and keep an eye out for marine iguanas, whales, dolphins and sharks as you explore this natural paradise. You’ll experience (animal) life like never before together on this beautiful family-focused expedition to the Galapagos.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, San Cristobal Island

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Duration8 days

From

USD 3,120

USD 2,964

Saving

USD 156

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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

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Duration8 days

From

USD 2,821

USD 2,680

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USD 141

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Galapagos Discovered - 6 days

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GALAPAGOS CRUISE - CENTRAL, EAST & SOUTH ISLANDS: Every year the Galapagos Islands tempt throngs of travellers to its shores in search of unique wildlife and other-worldly landscapes. Explore these volcanic islands on a 4-day cruise aboard the M/C Anahi catamaran. Hopping from island to island, discovering what makes it so special. Start and end your Galapagos adventure with a night in captivating Quito, Ecuador's capital.

Cruise Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Galapagos Islands, Espano

Quito, Galapagos Islands, Espanola Island, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz

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Duration6 days

From

USD 3,895

USD 3,700

Saving

USD 195

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Majestic Peru & Southern Galapagos Cruise (grand Queen Beatriz)

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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

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Duration20 days

From

USD 10,000

USD 9,500

Saving

USD 500

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Isla Santa Cruz Wildlife Tour: Galapagos Cruise & Peru In Depth (grand Queen Beatriz)

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Galapagos Cruise & Peru in Depth (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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If you’re looking for an adventure of a lifetime, this 24-day journey from the waters of the Galapagos to Peru might just be it! On this adventure, spend ten days drifting across the Pacific Ocean and uncover the natural beauty and unique wildlife of the Ecuadorian Isles. Retrace the voyage of Charles Darwin by sea, admiring the sandy beaches of Espumilla and the volcanic craters of Isla Santiago. Look out for blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea turtles and sea lions in their natural habitat, then fly to Peru for lush valleys, rich rainforests and the Inca heartlands. Travel south from Lima to Arequipa, see condors in Colca Canyon and get to the wild heart of the Amazon Jungle. Consider trekking along the acclaimed Inca Trail or relax on a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. With a local leader each step of the way, you’ll get all the best insights, too!

Explorer Cruise Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Ship Cabin, Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Lima, Arequipa, Colca Can

Quito, Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, San Cristobal Island, Amazon Jungle, Bartolome Island, Puerto Egas, Isla Santa Cruz, North Seymour Island, Cerro Dragón, Rábida Island

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Duration24 days

From

USD 17,485

USD 16,611

Saving

USD 874

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Absolute Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Galapagos Encounter: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Grand Daphne)

Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)

Treasures of Galapagos: Western & Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary A)

Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Galapagos Family Holiday

Galapagos Island Hopping Diving Full Experience 8D/7N

Galapagos Discovered - 6 days

Majestic Peru & Southern Galapagos Cruise (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Galapagos Cruise & Peru in Depth (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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