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One Week in Santa Cruz Island
All 7 Day Santa Cruz Island Tours Itineraries, Tours & Packages 2021/2022
Plan an amazing trip for Santa Cruz Island one week itinerary. Explore 46 Santa Cruz Island 7 day trips from 49 experts with 816 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for Santa Cruz Island one week itinerary. Explore 46 Santa Cruz Island 7 day trips from 49 experts with 816 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Santa Cruz Island in a Week
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Highlights
- Exploring an Uninhabited Island: One of the highlights of our trip was venturing to an uninhabited island in the Galapagos. We had the opportunity to explore untouched landscapes, encounter unique wildlife, and truly immerse ourselves in the pristine beauty of nature.
- Giant Tortoises in the Santa Cruz Highlands: The Santa Cruz Highlands provided us with an incredible experience as we came face-to-face with giant tortoises. These majestic creatures, known for their longevity and impressive size, roamed freely in their natural habitat, allowing us to observe them up close and appreciate their gentle nature.
- Charles Darwin Station: The Charles Darwin Station offered us a deeper understanding of the Galapagos Islands' unique ecosystem and ongoing conservation efforts. We had the chance to learn about the groundbreaking research conducted there and witness the dedicated work being done to protect the islands' fragile environment.
- Thrilling Kayaking in Tortuga Bay: The exhilarating kayaking expedition in Tortuga Bay was a highlight that filled us with a sense of adventure. Paddling through the crystal-clear waters, we admired the stunning coastal scenery, encountered marine life, and appreciated the tranquility of this picturesque location.
Family Land Galápagos — Multi-Activities
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- Encounter incredible wildlife
- Snorkel and swim with sea turtles and manta rays
- Kayak at tortuga bay
- Visit the charles darwin research station
- See giant tortoises in their natural habitat
Galapagos - Central & West Islands aboard the Treasure
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- Spend a week cruising in style on an upgraded catamaran, accompanied by a naturalist guide
- Snorkel and walk to find sea lions, magnificent frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, white-tip reef sharks and much more
- Look for Galapagos penguins around Fernandina, and go in search of blue-footed boobies on North Seymour
Galápagos Adventure: Snorkelling & Sea Lions
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- Island-hop the galapagos islands by public speedboats
- Visit charles darwin research station
- Hike the sierra negra volcano on isabela island
- Go snorkelling to spot marine life
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- Exploring Quito's Historic Center: A Journey Through Time
- Discovering the Natural Wonders of Papallacta Hot Springs
- Hiking the Majestic Quilotoa Crater Lake
- Cotopaxi National Park: Witnessing Ecuador's Breathtaking Landscapes
Galápagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife
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- Snorkel with sea lions
- Travel by public speedboats around the galápagos islands
- Visit charles darwin research station
- Hike the sierra negra volcano
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Galápagos Island Hopping Land-Only
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- Hike up sierra negra volcano – the second-largest volcanic crater in the world – and walk on the lava fields
- Observe flamingos at an isolated lagoon
- Be amazed at the unique wildlife of the galápagos
- Enjoy a g adventures-supported community guesthouse on floreana
Upgraded Land Galapagos, Land-Only
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- Go snorkelling at the dramatic kicker rock
- Dine at a g adventures-supported community restaurant
- Encounter diverse marine life while snorkelling
- View white-tip reef sharks
- Venture to the seldom-visited highlands of floreana
The Galápagos: Wildlife of Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands
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Highlights
- Set off on a snorkelling and coastal walking excursion at los túneles to spot wildlife
- Visit the charles darwin research station to see and learn all about the giant land tortoises
- Kayak at garrapatero beach
- Eat lunch in a private reserve to see lava tunnels and giant tortoises in the wild
Galápagos — West & Central Islands aboard the Eden
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- Spot colonies of blue-footed boobies
- Watch manta rays and whitetip reef sharks swim in tintoreras
- Take in views over saltwater craters and volcanoes on isabela island
Galápagos – Central and East Islands aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager (Cruise Only) ...
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- See giant tortoises at the charles darwin research station
- Go snorkelling in santa fé
- Spot sea lion colonies at cerro dragon
- Stroll on the white coral sand beaches of darwin bay
- Hike to a saltwater lagoon on rábida
- Kayak alongside incredible marine life
Galápagos – West and Central Islands aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager (Cruise Only) ...
Themes
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Itinerary Focus:
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- See giant tortoises at the charles darwin research station
- Mingle with marine iguanas and flamingoes in punta cormorant
- Hop on a zodiac through mangroves to spot turtles and seabirds
- Swim alongside sea turtles and sunfish while snorkelling
- See sally lightfoot crabs and iguanas on bachas beach
- Take a wildlife walk in north seymour to spot sea lions and blue-footed boobies
Galápagos Island Hopping
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Itinerary Focus:
Highlights
- Hike up sierra negra volcano
- Observe flamingos at an isolated lagoon
- Marvel at the unique wildlife of the galápagos
- Stay at a g adventures-supported community guesthouse in floreana
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- Santa Cruz Island - Observe Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat at a farm in the highlands
- Santa Cruz Island – Visit the famous Charles Darwin Research Station and see the embalmed body of the world-famous tortoise, Lonesome George
- Santa Cruz Island - Follow the Tortuga Bay trail to reach one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos, where you can swim and soak up the sun next to the marine Iguanas, boobies and marine birds
- Floreana Island – See a colony of sea lions and perhaps some blue footed bobbies, marine iguanas and marine turtles
- Floreana Island - Walk to historic Asilo de La Paz, where the legendary Witmer family first settled in 1932 and lived in caves
- Isabela Island – Explore the largest island of the Archipelago, visiting the beautiful beach of Puerto Villamil and Isabela’s Tortoise Breeding Centre
- Isabela Island - Enjoy a scenic hike in the area known as “Las Tintoreras", spot colonies of marine iguanas, sea lions and white-tipped sharks
- Isabela Island - Visit the highlands of Isabela and walk to the rim of the impressive crater of the Sierra Negra Volcano, where you'll enjoy spectacular views
Galapagos Family Travel
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- Explore the galapagos islands
- Kayak to a beautiful beach then take the catamaran to kicker rock, this is an amazing day of snorkelling
- Hike of isabela’s sierra negra
- Visit los tuneles and snorkel
- A two and a half hour boat ride to santa cruz island
- Visit bachas chicas for another opportunity to snorkel with multicolor fishes and nesting pelicans
Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)
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- As you board your vessel, m/y grand queen beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of charles darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
- Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
- This is indeed the galapagos journey with something for everyone.
Galapagos Explorer: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)
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Itinerary Focus:
Highlights
- Follow in the footsteps of past explorers and cruise the marvellous galapagos on board your comfortable vessel, the m/y grand queen beatriz.
- Explore the central islands from your upper decks, on foot and perhaps in the water on a snorkelling experience, keeping your eyes peeled for the next wildlife sighting.
- Have the chance to learn about the lives and conservation efforts of the giant tortoise on a group excursion to the charles darwin research station.
- Galapagos penguins, land and marine iguanas, sally lightfoot crabs, pintail ducks, sea lions – you'll be spotting this and so much more on your cruising expeditions.
- With a trained and licensed galapagos guide joining you each step of this adventure, learn all about the flora and fauna of this incredible ecosystem.
- Save up to 32% off trips to every continent on earth
- Redeem anytime before 2023. Last minute changes OK.
- Get a full refund.
Galapagos Kayaking Expedition
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- Experience the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands than on one of our land-based Galapagos tours.
- Enjoy this tour, you kayak almost every day, starting with shorter paddles, building up to two full days of paddling while moving from one camp to another on the island of San Cristobal.
- If kayaking is your passion, you are sure to love this tour which is limited to just 8 guests giving you a more intimate experience on the islands.
- Join in the fun as we set up camp each day, spend our nights falling asleep to the sounds of ocean waves, and wake up under the magical Galapagos sky.
- Explore Santa Cruz to a private farm to see the giant Galapagos tortoise.
Galapagos by Kayak
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- Explore Galapagos is all about wildlife. A wild menagerie of remarkable animals thrives on these remote islands, scattered nearly 700 miles (1000 km) off the coast of Ecuador. The seclusion of this archipelago honed the development of unique animals, untouched and unafraid of human civilization.
- See though the Galapagos now allows a limited number of visitors to its enchanted shores, careful habitat-management preserves this charmed ecosystem. The beauty of a sea kayak as a vessel for wildlife viewing lies in its non-intrusive, eco-friendly presence.
- Exoerience this 8-day itinerary, live the wonders of the Galapagos by getting down to sea level in this exquisite marine environment. Giant tortoises, iguanas, blue-footed-boobies, and Darwin’s finches delight on island reaches, while penguins, sea lions, and an endless palette of underwater life beckon from the surf in this "Bucket List" adventure.
- The “up-close-and-personal” nature of this itinerary allows for 5 nights spent camping on the beach on two different islands, and plenty of time on the water for paddling.
- You’ll also enjoy the classic Galapagos highlights, like a visit to the wild tortoises farm and volcanic lava tunnels, with ample time to explore beautiful and fascinating beaches as well as the pockets of interesting animal populations that make the Galapagos unique. Finally, no Galapagos trip is
Dive Galapagos
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Itinerary Focus:
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- Enjoy excellent scuba diving in the Galapagos Islands,
- Dive in spots that are famous for schools of hammerhead sharks, giant manta rays, and whale sharks
- Walk the shores and marvel at the volcanic rocks dotted with rare plants, seabirds, and reptiles
- Experience up to four dives in the islands per day on a planned, yet flexible, itinerary
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