Top Santa Cruz Bus Tours

Embark on a thrilling day tour to Isabela Island and discover its diverse natural wonders. Begin at the Tintorera Islet, home to various marine life, including marine iguanas, sharks, and penguins. Later, using provided snorkel gear, observe the island’s underwater world up close. You’ll also visit the island’s wetlands, a habitat for flamingos, and the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. This excursion promises an adventurous and educational experience that’s fun for everyone.

Explore one of the most wildlife-rich islands in the Galapagos aboard a comfortable and well-equipped yacht designed to offer a smooth and relaxing sailing. Enjoy delicious meals on board, the attention of a friendly and experienced crew, and the guidance of a certified naturalist who will bring the landscape and its fascinating creatures to life. Before the tour, you will be given a detailed briefing so that you are fully prepared for the day. During the excursion, you can discover the fascinating underwater world of the archipelago by practicing snorkeling, using an exclusive high-end equipment of renowned brands such as Cressi and Scubapro. This tour combines unforgettable wildlife encounters – such as blue-footed boobies, frigates, yellow terrestrial iguanas, sea lions and marine species – with comfort, security and expert guidance, making it the ideal choice for those who want to experience the best of the Galapagos.

Discover the wonders of San Cristobal Island stress-free on a full-day small-group tour. This comprehensive excursion seamlessly blends land and water exploration, offering the best of the island’s landscapes, species, and sites. Between a private nature walk and group snorkel opportunities, you enjoy up-close views of sea lions, marine birds, iguanas, sea turtles, sharks, and more. Top-notch snorkel gear and wetsuits are provided for additional convenience.

This is the unique transportation to go from Hotels in Puerto Ayora to Baltra Airport. First we pick up you in your Hotel to go to Baltra airport, after this we will take the Canal de Itabaca to take the barcaza then we can go Baltra Airport

With this combination of a bike and a hike tour, you can experience the natural wonders of Santa Cruz in two different ways. First, cycle through the Galapagos landscape with a guide to take care of the navigating, so you don’t get lost. Then, explore the Galapagos Frontier on foot, with opportunities to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Along the way, learn about the surroundings from a naturalist guide, with gear rental included for a stress-free tour.

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.

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.

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.

This tour will allow you to get to see the highlights of Santa Cruz' Highlands, including the giant tortoises in their natural habitat, an impressive underground lava tunnel and the famous Twin Craters "Los Gemelos". This definitely is a rewarding visit for nature loving people and a must-do when in Galapgos. The lush green scenery of the highlands is in stark contrast to the more arid lowland coasts, providing a very different Galapagos experience.

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.

Embark on a maritime journey on a small-group day tour to South Plaza Island and Punta Carrion. This wildlife-packed excursion is perfect for adventurous travelers who want to maximize their vacation time. After a yacht ride from Puerto Ayora, take a guided walk to discover terrestrial iguanas, hybrid iguanas, sea lions, and more. Next, snorkel the clear waters at Punta Carrion, where you may encounter whitefin sharks, sea turtles, and manta rays.

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.

The Galápagos Islands are home to one of the most unique wildlife habitats on Earth, where giant tortoises roam wild, marine iguanas bask on volcanic rocks, and sea lions swim right alongside you. This 8-day island-hopping tour takes you across Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristóbal, blending top-rated guided excursions with the freedom to explore at your own pace. From hiking the vast rim of Sierra Negra Volcano and kayaking the turquoise waters of Tortuga Bay to world-class snorkeling with hammerhead sharks at Kicker Rock, this action-packed itinerary delivers the ultimate Galápagos highlight package. Perfect for adventure travelers, couples, and small groups looking for a seamless multi-island experience, this expertly curated tour ensures an unforgettable eco-adventure through Ecuador’s iconic archipelago.

Approximately 1000 kilometers west of the Ecuadorian mainland coast is the Galapagos archipelago. Over the centuries, changing ocean currents and airstreams have made it difficult for sailors to locate the islands; as a result they have become known as “the enchanted islands”. Due to their remote location, the islands have been able to maintain their unique flora and fauna despite human interference and are today considered a unique paradise on earth where we can relax and share the company of diverse wildlife. In 1835, after visiting four of the 11 islands, Charles Darwin was so profoundly inspired he developed his “Theory of Evolution”.

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 Seymour North Island on this full-day tour from Santa Cruz and marvel at blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and other wildlife. Hotel pickup is included.

With so much to see and do on the Galapagos Islands, it can be overwhelming to organize everything on your own. Make one of your adventures completely stress-free with a 3-hour morning tour to three top attractions on Santa Cruz Island. Lead by a license naturalist guide, you visit the volcanic formations of Gremelos and enjoy wildlife encounters at the Giant Tortoise Wildlife Reserve. Round out your island adventure with a short trek through a lava tube.

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

In Santa Cruz Highlands visit Los Gemelos - amazing volcanic sink holes for an ecosystem introduction. Then stop at our private Giant Tortoise Reserve for un unique close wildlife encounter. Finish with an underground walk through a Lava Tube and explore Galapagos from the inside ! A 3 - hour tour starting in Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Is where you visit the most interesting attractions leaded by a certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide Spectacular views of Los Gemelos - Sink Holes and Lava Tubes Giant Tortoise Wildlife Reserve - Natural encounters guaranteed ! Learn about History, Geology and Ecology of the Galapagos Archipelago Enjoy engaging and informative narration by our guides Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a more personalized experience

Discover the magic of the Galapagos Islands in a 4-day and 3-night experience in Santa Cruz. A trip that combines nature, adventure, and extraordinary landscapes in one of the planet's most fascinating destinations. Walk among giant tortoises in their natural habitat, discover paradisiacal beaches with crystal-clear waters, explore impressive volcanic formations, and get close to unique species that have made Galapagos a true natural laboratory. During this experience you will visit emblematic places such as Tortuga Bay, the Charles Darwin Research Station, and other corners that reveal the incredible biodiversity of the archipelago. With SIERRA-EC you will enjoy a carefully organized program, with selected tours to make the most of every day and experience Galapagos in an authentic, comfortable, and unforgettable way. More than a vacation, it is the opportunity to connect with nature and discover a destination unlike any other in the world.

Explore Galapagos Island in a quick visit. If you do not have enough time in explore Galapagos this is your opportunity In this program we will explote in the first day the Charles darwin station, Tunnels and 1 Rancho with our professional guide, in the second day you have the optin ti take one excursion between Floreana, Pinzon and Santa fe Tour.

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)

Visit the largest of the Galapagos Islands on a 3-day excursion to Isabela Island from Santa Cruz. Join a small group and explore the many areas on the island including the wetlands, Los Tintoreras, the lava tunnels, and the Sierra Negra volcano. Spend most of your time observing local wildlife like turtles, iguanas, and blue-footed boobies while snorkeling, kayaking, and trekking.

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