All Santa Cruz Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Explore one of the Galapagos Islands’ best dive sites on a scuba tour to Gordon Rocks. After a scenic boat ride from Puerto Ayora to the northeast side of Santa Cruz, the underwater adventure begins. Your guide is on hand at all times, so you’re free to relax and take in the vibrant subterranean world. Marine life sightings may include hammerhead sharks, barracudas, and eagle rays.

The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most bio-diverse places on earth, but you don’t have to take a pricey multi-day tour to experience Ecuador’s wildlife haven. Discover Floreana Island on this full-day tour from Puerto Ayora, including highlights such as the Scalecias Forest, Asilo de la Paz, and the Black Beach, where you can swim and snorkel. Hotel pickup is included.

Enjoy a swift and scenic transfer from Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal with a small-group water transfer. Booking this service in advance enables you to avoid the stress of organizing last-minute transportation in one of the world’s top travel destinations. While overpriced flights only allow for small baggage, you can bring two suitcases and one piece of hand luggage aboard the boat, ensuring you don’t have to leave anything behind.

Get up close and personal with marine iguanas, sea lions, and hawks on a day trip to Santa Fe Island from Santa Cruz. Included hotel pickup ensures a smooth start. Once aboard the yacht, you’ll set off for Santa Fe Island. In addition to wildlife sightings, you’ll have time to enjoy Playa Escondida. The day tour also includes a filling lunch with a vegetarian option available.

With so much to do in Santa Cruz, it can be overwhelming to organize everything on your own. Make one of your adventures completely stress-free with a 3-hour afternoon tour to three of the island's top sights. Along with your naturalist guide, visit the Los Gremelos volcanic formations, hike the Scalesia Cloud forest, and get cozy with local wildlife at the Giant Tortoise Wildlife Reserve. Finally, have your camera ready for a jaunt through a lava tube.

Venture to some of the most remote parts of the Galapagos Islands on a spacious luxury yacht. The small-group tour is led by a naturalist guide and filled with opportunities for wildlife-spotting—see sea lions, frigate birds, nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, petrels, pelicans, flamingos, and more. You'll also enjoy snorkeling in marine wildlife-filled waters, fishing, and exploring unique landscapes.

Enjoy wonderful snorkeling in Santa Fe Island! During this snorkelling tour you will be able to see many animals such as sea lions, sharks, turtles and more! We will visit the Santa Fe Cliff, the Santa Fe Bay where you will have lunch in the calm waters overlooking the bay whilst watching the sea lions in the distance. After lunch, there will be one last point in Playa Escondida where you have the option to disembark to spend time on the beach or to continue snorkelling. Part of the tour time is also allocated to fishing, however this depends on weather conditions on the day.

The Galapagos Islands are home to distinct species and populations of animals, including penguins, iguanas, sea lions, turtles, and more. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands are uniquely unafraid of humans. This program is a more economical way to explore the Galapagos Islands, on a land-based tour. Activities in this program include swimming, snorkeling, with marine animals, hiking, bird watching, and walking among giant Galapagos tortoises.

Explore the island of Santa Cruz during your time in the Galapagos on this full-day excursion. Join your dedicated guide for a walk from Puerto Ayora to Tortuga Bay, where you can relax on the beach and visit the marine iguana sanctuary. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch before heading to the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about the geology, climate, natural history, and conservation of the Galapagos Islands.

After pick up from your hotel in Puerto Ayora, board a yacht for your private trip to Bartolome Island.  You’ll spend a fun filled day on one of the most photographed Galapagos islands. Your private guide will lead you to the top of the pinnacle rock.  Afterwards, sunbath on the beach or snorkel through the lava formations. You may even get to swim with sea turtles and penguins.

Discover the rich Galapagos Islands fauna that lives above ground and underwater on a small-group day tour to Playa la Fe and Pinzon Island. This immersive tour includes both land tours and snorkeling opportunities to ensure you get a comprehensive, stress-free wilderness experience. During a hike on Pinzon Island, keep your eyes peeled for marine iguanas, turtles, and Galapagos hawks. Underwater wildlife sightings may include white-tip sharks, eagle rays, and sea lions.

Discover the underwater wonders of Pinzon Island on this full-day snorkeling tour. Dive into rich marine life including sea lions, turtles, reef sharks, and rays, while enjoying a scenic boat ride 1.5 hours each way. After snorkeling, indulge in a delicious box lunch aboard the vessel before landing on the picturesque shores of Santa Cruz Island for a serene beach exploration. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the Galapagos' vibrant aquatic ecosystem with the guidance of a bilingual professional. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. - Full-day tour lasting 7 to 8 hours with snorkeling and beach landing - Professional bilingual guide included for an informative experience - All necessary snorkeling equipment is provided for your convenience - Lunch served aboard the boat to enhance your day at sea

The Galapagos Islands are home to distinct species and populations of animals, including penguins, iguanas, sea lions, turtles, and more. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands are uniquely unafraid of humans. This program is a more economic way to explore the Galapagos Islands, a land based tour. Activities in this program include swimming, snorkeling, with marine animals, hiking, bird watching, and walking among giant Galapagos tortoises.

The 5-day  program you will experience the highlights of the Galapagos Islands, you can choose from tourist  to luxury Class hotels.  Transportation, accommodation in double or single rooms, some meals included (Ecuadorian menu), and a bilingual naturalist guide, who will accompany you during the tours. If you are a single traveler it is possible to join the group tour and to stay in a private room upon a single charge. The highlights of this program are: in Santa Cruz   , El Chato, Twin Craters, Tortuga Bay, Cracks, Charles Darwin Station and  uninhabited island ( North Seymour or Pinzon or South Plazas or Floreana)

We offer a unique and exclusive experience, we visit the best restaurants in Puerto Ayora talking, trying delicious dishes and drinks, we can meet the chef and get to know the local culinary culture in depth, with the help of our team and excellent and fun local hosts. Very important: if you have any allergies or intolerances, please let us know so we can customize your menu.

The Galapagos Islands are home to distinct species and populations of animals, including penguins, iguanas, sea lions, turtles, and more. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands are uniquely unafraid of humans. This program is a more economic way to explore the Galapagos Islands, a land based tour. Activities in this program include swimming, snorkeling, with marine animals, hiking, bird watching, and walking among giant Galapagos tortoises.

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.

The tour starts from Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, we will visit the most important point of Floreana island, this point has a lot history and it was discovered at 1535, the presence of whalers, pirates, the arrival of the baroness among other stories that make this island a worthy place to visit and explore. In this destination we can observe blue footed boobies, sea turtles and white-finned sharks

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.

With its unique volcanic formations, Bartolome Island is the Galapagos reef that will make you feel like you are on another planet. The Day trip to Bartolome island from Puerto Ayora will take you to one of the most spectacular viewpoints of the islands, you will only have to climb 400 steps to get there! You will also visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, where you will walk among penguins, hawks, or lava cactus and snorkel among sea turtles, multicolored fish, or white-tip sharks. This one-day guided tour includes a round trip transfer from Santa Cruz Island, lunch on board the yacht, and snorkeling equipment, so get your ducks in the water!

Our team offers you exceptional service. Contemplate the majesty of its volcanic landscapes, with the iconic Pinnacle as a backdrop. Enjoy personalized attention as you explore white sand beaches and meet the charming Galapagos penguins. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Galapagos with us.

Live the experiences in knowing Santa Cruz and San Cristobal island. In this programs you will explore amazing places of both islands. Additional you will explore isabela island in a full day from Santa Cruz This tour is perfect if you want to have an incredible and active experience in Galapagos. In 8 day you will have walking activities, snorkeling visit and birdwatching. Join the adventure!

One day visit to the best of the city of Isabela plus a private tour to Tintoreras islet, ideal for short people without the opportunity to stay a couple of nights in Isabela and who want to know Isabela Island and see Galapagos penguins. Guaranteed way.

Complete your Galapagos Islands bucket list with ease on a 4-day small-group tour from Santa Cruz. With meals, transportation, accommodation, and daily tours arranged ahead of time, you won’t waste a second of your vacation stressing over bookings or itinerary planning. Excursions to Isabela Island, Franklin Bay, Canal del Amor, and other must-see destinations get you up close to world-famous wildlife, including sharks, sea turtles, and sea lions.