The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands

The Day Tour to Santa Fe Island departs from Puerto Ayora's Main Pier, the sailing is about two hours, this island is located South East of Santa Cruz Island. In this island you will find an endemic land iguana that lives only in this place, sea lions in a white sand beach resting waiting for pictures, they pose to your cameras.

Inclusions: Snorkel Gear, Lunch, Galapagos National Naturalist guide, Hotel Drop-off (selected hotels only), Pickup in Puerto Ayora's Main Pier/Sumbawa Store, Coffee and/or Tea, Towel, Water Refill

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Tips, Wetsuit

History & Culture – Galapagos Islands – Inca´s Ruins This 12  day adventure package allows you to explore a great variety of landscapes in Ecuador and Perú as well as nature and cultural highlights, which you will be able to observe on this fully guided tour. From the capital Quito, which was one of the first cities declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, you will go to Lima, the City of the Kings, Cuzco, Machu Pichu and its Sacred Valley to admire the inca´s ruins and history. This is a great chance to see the main of Ecuador and Perú Highlights.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 11 nights accommodation, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Adventure program in private and small groups, English - Spanish speaking certified guide, Snorkeling equipment, Airfare Lima / Cusco / Lima, Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with private driver, Bus round trip (Consettur to Machupicchu), Personal assistance in English and Spanish.

Exclusions: International flights (GYE - LIMA), Galapagos National Park entrance fee. $100,00, INGALA $20,00 fee to Galapagos, Travel insurance (mandatory), Entrance to Cusco Cathedral (USD 14), Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips, Airfare Quito/Guayaquil - Galápagos - Guayaquil

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

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pickup and drop-off (1835 Coffee Lab | Galapagos Coffee Roasters), Professional guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Enjoy one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, you will visit the Galapagos Islands, the cloud forest, the andes mountains, some volcanoes, beautiful cities, the pacific coast and a local market. The highlights of this tour will be: • Historical cities: you will visit Quito and Cuenca, beautiful historical cities. • Cloud forest & Volcanoes: enjoy the amazing nature and different animal species. • Pacific Coast: visit Guayaquil to enjoy the best weather and seafood dishes. • Santa Cruz Highlands: your first contact with the Giant Galapagos Tortoises. • Visit one of the uninhabited islands: Bartolomé, Santa Fe or Seymour. • Los Tuneles: snorkel in the clear waters and swim with different animal species. • Kayak in Tintoreras Bay: if you are lucky you will find some sharks! • Snorkel at Kicker Rock: one of the most spectacular places of the Galapagos.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation in a single, double or triple room., Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and Galapagos Islands., English speaking guide during the activities, Transportation., Guided horse tour on healthy strong horses for all levels., Flight from Isabela island to San Cristobal., Transfer in from Baltra airport and transfer out to San Cristobal airport., 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English, and Spanish., Transportation between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.

Exclusions: International flights., Entrance fee Galapagos National Park., Migratory Control Card: $20 p.p. cash only., Isabela dock fee $10 p.p. cash only., Water taxi $1 p.p. each way (this is a small boat that takes you from the Speedboat to the Harbour and vice versa), Wet-suits rent $5 p.p. (recommendable between May-November), Personal travel & health insurance (mandatory), Required immunizations (mandatory) – Yellow Fever, Hepatitis B., Optional mules rent ($10) at Quilotoa, Optional 30 min. kayak trip in the lagoon ($5) at Quilotoa, Personal health & travel insurance., Optional tips for guide., Single supplement fee (in case you want to have the room by yourself).

Exclusive, Extraordinary and Excellence are our keywords for every excursion as We know how important your expectations are when visiting our enchanted Islands, every day we focus on providing the best guaranteed service in conjunction with fair prices- on time schedule, unique and personalized experience in every adventure during your whole stay in the Galapagos. created around your specific interest all our excursions are private just you, your companion(s), your Galapagos destiny local guide, who helps you get the most out of every excursion In this tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy observing the Giant Land Tortoises in the Wild and explore one of the largest Lava tunnels of the world

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Highly qualified naturalist guide, excellent service guaranteed

Exclusions: No type of food is included, or tips, Gratuities, Landing and facility fees,  we offer french; german and italian speaking guide with an aditional cost of $200 flat fee​​​​​​​., The private property charge $5 for the visit per passenger.Here,Giant Land tortoises live in freedom, Admission costs $5 per customer

Discover the Avenue of the Volcanoes at the Ecuadorian Andes very well known for its striking volcanic peaks and rugged Andean scenery. Some of Ecuador’s most visited sites lie in this area, including the view Cotopaxi volcano, the Quilotoa Lake a huge crater lake, the lively little holiday town of Baños and of course, Ecuador’s highest peak, Chimborazo. Keeping going to the south visit the famous Devil´s nose train that follows a zigzag path carved into the rock to continue to Cuenca with its cozy old town with colonial plazas, squares and much more. The land tour end in the Guayaquil city based at the pacific coast in order to departure to the Enchanted Islands of Galapagos that will captivate to every traveler with its unique flora and fauna.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, English speaking guide, Accommodation based in double room, Excursions as mentioned in the program, Public boat ticket to travel from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island and vice versa, Shared excursion to Tintoreras Islet with Snorkel gear, Shared excursion to Sierra Volcano, Devil´s Nose Train Ticket

Exclusions: Meals not mentioned in the program, Personal expenses, Flight ticket to Galapagos 480-500 usd pp aprox. pp, Entrance fees to the places mentioned in the program, Galapagos entrance fee 100 usd pp, Galapagos transit card 20 usd pp, Isabela dock fee at Galapagos 10 usd pp, Local bus at Baltra airport to get to the channel 5 usd pp per way, Local water taxis 5 usd pp for the whole program , Gratuities

This tour is operated on a very spacious, comfortable boat, with an excellent crew that offers the best possible service, warm and freshly prepared lunch, high-quality snorkel equipment, the best naturalist guides and one of the most active tours you can do, including snorkel activities at two of the best snorkel spots of Galapagos, a fishing activity as well as a beautiful walk at Palmitas Bay/La Fe Bay, along mangrove and cactus trees in order to observe many different species on land.

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Freshly prepared lunch, fish or chicken, also often ceviche and fresh fruits for dessert, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Restroom on board, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Tips/Gratuities for the crew/guide

This 4-day  program you will experience the highlights of the Galapagos Islands, you can choose  hotels category according to your preferences. 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 or Rancho Primicias, Garrapatero Beach, Tortuga Bay, Charles Darwin Station and  uninhabited island ( North Seymour or Pinzon or South Plazas or Floreana)

Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation , Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Certified Naturalist English/Spanish speaking guide , Transportation , All transfers in the islands , Activities as mentioned in the itinerary

Exclusions: Entrance fee $100,00 (American dollars) in Galapagos National Park, Flight from/to Galápagos Islands ( we will help to organize it according to the itinerary, contact us), INGALA $20,00 (American dollars) in the mainland airport, International flights, If you are a single traveler it has an extra $220,00 single supplement service in tourist hotels / $300 in standard hotels / $650,00 Comfort hotels /$980,00 Luxury hotels, pay directly to local tour operator, Food and drinks, unless specified ( dinner), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Tips

This tour will take the visitor to the most amazing places of Ecuador, starting in Quito, the capital of the country, where you will be amused about the historic monuments, streets and the places around, then you will be surprised with the magic of the enchanted islands and its unique nature.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, The activities carried out in accordance with the itinerary

Exclusions: Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park - $USD 100 per pax (Cash) (paid on arrival in Galapagos)

We start the day with a visit to the Cerro Mesa viewpoint, from where we can admire the whole southern shore of Santa Cruz. We then continue on towards one of the iconic formations in Galapagos Cerro Mesa where we will hike downhill for about 30 minutes to the bottom of this collapsed crater. We’ll explore the fascinating crater floor and relax for a while before starting the hike back (45 min - 1 hr). During our hike, we will have excellent opportunities to see endemic bird species such as the Woodpecker Finch, or if we are very lucky, giant tortoises.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Kayak and Snorkeling equipment, English Speaking Naturalist Guide

Exclusions: Accommodation, Beverages, Insurance, Gratuities