Santa Cruz Island (Isla Santa Cruz) Tours and Tickets

Discover the natural beauty of the upper part of Santa Cruz with a fascinating visit to the Los Gemelos craters. Explore the stunning lava tunnels that tell the island’s volcanic history and enjoy a close encounter with the majestic giant turtles in their natural habitat at Rancho Primicias. An ideal tour for nature and adventure lovers, offering a glimpse into the unique biodiversity of the Galapagos. - Visit to the Los Gemelos craters in Santa Cruz - Exploring the fascinating lava tunnels - Encounter with giant turtles at Rancho Primicias - Ideal for nature and adventure lovers

Santa Cruz Craters and Tunnels Tour of Lava and Turtles

Santa Cruz Craters and Tunnels Tour of Lava and Turtles

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands

3 hoursFree Cancellation

You’d be remiss to visit the Galapagos without seeing its resident giant tortoises. Skip the hassle and expense of arranging taxis and enjoy the expertise of a guide who understands the islands’ unique ecology on this convenient tour. Get up close to the long-lived reptiles at Reserva Galápagos Frontier, then tour the lava tunnels and stroll the forest. Finish with an independent photo stop at the Los Gemelos craters.

Giant Tortoises Tour, Lava Tunnels & Stop at Los Gemelos Craters”

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the iconic area of Bartolome Island on a full-day tour from Puerto Ayora. This volcanic island is rich in biodiversity both on land and underwater. Take in the beautiful landscapes from the viewpoint at the top of the island and discover the abundant marine life with a snorkeling excursion. Enjoy a boxed lunch and listen to informative commentary from your guide throughout the day.

Bartolome Island Full Day Tour

Maritime transfer between the Galapagos Islands

Make the most of your vacation with a small-group day tour from Puerto Ayora to Isabela Island, offering an ideal Galapagos Islands experience that combines education and adventure. Explore Isabela Island's diverse flora and fauna during a ground tour, spotting land turtles, flamingos, and zarapitos. Later, enjoy swimming and snorkeling at las Tintoreras with tropical fish, penguins, and turtles for the ultimate wildlife excursion.

Day Trip to Isabela Island and Tintoreras in Galápagos

8 hoursFree Cancellation

This experience combines 50% cycling and 50% hiking to actively explore the Santa Cruz Highlands. The normal bike option follows a mostly descent route, quiet and suitable for most travelers. For those looking for a more dynamic experience, the e-bike allows you to travel sectors with steeper slopes in greater comfort. We will start at Parque San Francisco de Puerto Ayora, where we will pick up bikes and helmets before moving to Los Guayabillos. During the tour we will cross rural landscapes, agricultural areas, fruit trees and coffee plantations of the Galapagos. Upon arrival at Galapagos Frontier we will continue with a guided hike through the nature reserve to observe giant turtles in their natural habitat and explore impressive lava tunnels formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. Ideal for those looking to combine adventure, nature and physical activity.

BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore the stunning Santa Cruz Highlands on a private half-day tour from Puerto Ayora. Witness the iconic Galapagos tortoises at either El Chato reserve or Rancho Primicias. Marvel at the historic lava tunnels. This tour offers the convenience of a private driver, ensuring a comfortable journey with personalized attention throughout your adventure. - Private hotel pick-up and drop-off in Puerto Ayora - Visit the legendary Galapagos tortoises at El Chato or Rancho Primicias with your on-site guide - Explore Santa Cruz from underground in your historic on-site lava tunnels - Enjoy a flexible schedule in a private vehicle with your personal driver

Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

“Welcome to the Galapagos Islands and Discovering Galapagos, your trusted tour operator with years of experience offering unforgettable experiences. It is an honor to welcome you at Baltra Airport and accompany you on your transfer to the hotel in Puerto Ayora, where you will begin your adventure surrounded by the unique nature and beauty of this paradise. Our team is here to ensure that every moment of your journey is memorable and full of discovery.” Your service has been carefully designed to offer you not only a sightseeing tour, but an authentic connection with the nature, history and magic of this natural paradise Accompanied by passionate and expert local guides, you will explore volcanic landscapes, unspoilt white sand beaches and crystal clear waters bursting with life. You will walk among giant turtles, sea iguanas and birds unique in the world

"Galapagos Discovery Premium – Bay Tour - 4 Days / 3 Nights"

4 daysFree Cancellation

Optimize your time in Galapagos! By visiting the giant tortoise reserve and lava tunnels upon arrival you can save time and use it for other activities. Normally the transfer from the airport is direct and non-stop, the next day they take you back to the upper part of the island to visit the turtles and tunnels, which makes you lose a day in Galapagos. With us you win a day as you visit these attractions upon arrival.

Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Day Trip to North Seymour Island from Puerto Ayora

After pickup from your Puerto Ayora hotel, you’ll board a yacht bound for North Seymour Island. This day tour is a birdwatcher’s dream trip, with the likelihood to spot frigate birds, blue footed boobies, and swallow tailed gulls. Follow private guide on a hike around the island, before you enjoy swimming and snorkeling amongst the sea lions. Relax as you return to Puerto Ayora and are dropped off at your hotel.

Day Trip to North Seymour Island from Puerto Ayora

South Plazas and Punta Carrion Day Tour:Land Iguanas & Snorkeling

Embark on a unique Galapagos adventure: Explore the majestic upper part of Santa Cruz Island by bike and immerse yourself in the wonder of nature! Pedal along picturesque trails, admire the iconic giant tortoises in their natural habitat, and let the magic of the Galapagos envelop you. Ready to live an unforgettable experience? Hop on your bike and join us to discover the wild beauty of the Santa Cruz Heights! ‍♂️ Remember to be prepared according to the season of your visit, it may be a humid season (rain and sun) and be prepared with repellent and sunscreen. The level of demand of the route is minimal, after knowing and seeing the turtles in their natural state we have a short section where the ascent tests our physique a little.

GALAPAGOS in ELECTRIC BICYCLE + Giant Turtles

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

While on Santa Cruz Island, don’t miss the chance to see Galápagos giant tortoises in their natural environment. This admission ticket grants you access to the nature trails and lava tunnels of El Chato Reserve, an easy 30-minute drive from Puerto Ayora. On this privately owned land, tortoises roam freely, and a self-guided walk allows for plenty of photo ops. Coffee, tea, and rubber boots are provided for convenience.

Skip the Line:El Chato 2 Reserve Admission Ticket in Santa Cruz Island,Galapagos

Transfer from Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit Bartolome Island and for a day of hiking and snorkeling with this small-group tour from Puerto Ayora. You'll take a hike up to the volcanic top of the island to take in great views of the surrounding area before continuing to Playa Dorada, known for its resident penguins. While at the beach, you'll get the chance to snorkel in the waters of Sullivan Bay before returning to Puerto Ayora.

Full Day Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay

Experience the duality of Tortuga Bay, a paradisiacal white sand beach, with a private, organized excursion. Discover from "Playa Brava" to up-close encounters with majestic marine iguanas. Our expert guide will lead you to a viewpoint offering spectacular vistas before exploring the serene side of Tortuga Bay, with gentle waves and minimal currents. Traverse trails for sightings of endemic birds and a shark pool. Dive into crystal-clear waters for snorkeling, where encounters with sea turtles, rays and small sharks await. Ideal for those who wish to make the most of such a prestigious location and there is no better way to explore this site than with an experienced and knowledgeable underwater specialist, who will make sure you get the best snorkel experience. This calm beach at the same time is the pefect place to practise some snorkeling if you haven't done it before and as preparation for any snorkel trips by boat that you might participate in afterwards.

Beach Wildlife and Snorkel Adventure with Underwater Specialist

Price varies by group size

Day Trip to Bartolome Island from Puerto Ayora

The North Seymour Island allows you to discover (walking) frigate birds, blue footed boobies, herons, hawks, and swallow-tailed gulls sitting among the ledges and rocks. Engage on the trip to enjoy the whitest sand beach (Bachas Beach) next to the pink flamingo lake. The site to visit could be different according to the Galapagos National Park authorization. Enjoy snorkeling with sharks, sea lions, green turtles, marine iguanas, and a variety of marine wildlife.

North Seymour Island Day Tour

Seymour North Island & Las Bachas Full-Day Tour

Kayaking Experience in Franklin Bay

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Great tour, Galapagos Natural Life direct tour operator had designed this tour in order to know the better places to see widlife in Galapagos Island, 5 days with 3 islands, you Will se the most representative animals in Galapagos islans as Giant tortoise, blue footed booby , penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, corral sharks, flamingos, darwin finches and more, we included in our Budget tourist class accommodation but you can ask for upgrade to superior or firts class accommodation, we can open new departures any day with minimun one passenger, our rates doesn't include galapagos flight

Galapagos Intensive 5 days, land base (3Islands) Excludes galapagos flight

Explore the Galapagos Islands on a 4-day excursion that includes accommodation, most meals, and an informative guide. Get to know highlights of Ecuador's most iconic destination during daily boat and hiking tours to sites with Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, and penguins, as well as stunning beaches and volcanic craters. Arrive and depart from Baltra Island, and visit Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island as well as top attractions like the Charles Darwin Station, Los Tuneles, and the Flamingo Lagoon.

4 Day Galapagos Complete Experience Extra Night

4 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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What are people saying about Santa Cruz Island (Isla Santa Cruz)

Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands

Ann_O, Sep 2026

Good variety of hiking,...

Good variety of hiking, boating and snorkeling. Great guide- Spanish and English handled well by the guide.

Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises

Kathryn_C, Jul 2026

Great!

Great experience and lovely introduction to Galapagos while waiting for Airbnb check in. The guide was super nice and had a lot of information to share.

6 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour at Santa Fe and Los Tuneles

Grant_D, May 2026

Expect to swim, wear...

Expect to swim, wear tennis shoes for a fairly long walk over rocks, excellent sights & an experienced guide that knows English & Spanish will explain everything

Jane_H, Mar 2026

Gotta go to Galapagos

The snorkeling was excellent! Viator was great with communication and reliability, and responsiveness. Met nice people.

Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands

Anna_E, Aug 2026

Great afternoon tour seeing the bays and las grietas

We did a bay tour and visited Las Grietas on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos, and it was such a great experience. Our local guide was extremely knowledgeable and clearly very passionate about the environment and wildlife, which we really appreciated. The snorkeling was a lot of fun. Even though the ocean was a little choppy and the water slightly cloudy on the day, we were still able to see some beautiful fish and marine life. Las Grietas was definitely a highlight. We were amazed by how incredible the place was, especially the dramatic rock formations and how deep and clear the water was. It really is a unique place to experience in the Galápagos. Our guide and the rest of the team had everything organised really well and did an awesome job throughout the tour. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santa Cruz!

Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises

Ashley_W, May 2026

Good intro tour on your...

Good intro tour on your first/second day in the Galapagos. Our favorite part was snorkeling in Las Grietas (worth it just for this). Our guide was cooky which we loved and very knowledgeable as a native of the islands. The only dock of one star was that while he was very proficient in English, about 70% of what he said was in Spanish and not repeated again in English so we felt we missed a lot without being profficient Spanish speakers. Fair as we were the only ones on the boat who couldn't speak Spanish well but it did silghtly taint our experience.

cgal2105, Feb 2026

We had an amazing big...

We had an amazing big day!! What a wonderful welcome to the Galápagos Islands!! Everything was taken care of for us so no need to worry about bus and ferry tickets or luggage, explored despite the rain (and kept the luggage totally dry) and got to visit the tortoise reserve!!! Thank you again for a wonderful introduction to the Galapagos!!!

6 Day Galapagos Island Hopping Tour at Santa Fe and Los Tuneles

Xingxian_L, Oct 2025

Stress-Free Trip with Incredible Snorkeling Every Day

he tour package was excellent! What I liked most was how seamlessly everything was organized—transportation, pick-up, meals, and hotel. The tour operator coordinated everything behind the scenes, and everyone knew exactly what to do and was on time every single day. Very impressive! We snorkeled every day and saw all kinds of animals, including a seahorse and an eagle ray. All the guides were extremely knowledgeable, and the entire experience was so much fun.