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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 36 Santa Cruz Island 7 day trips from 49 experts with 805 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.

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7-Days Family Trip to Ecuador
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Ecuador
Charles Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Islands
Pacific Ocean
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Private guided tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 2,500
From : $ 3,075
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7 days
$ 357 / day
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Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, Birding, Photography, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

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.
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Galapagos Island Hopping - 7 days
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Ecuador
Galapagos Islands
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,815
From : $ 3,368
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7 days
$ 399 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • 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
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Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
N/A
$ 3,725
8 days
$ 466 / day
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Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Quito and the Centre of the World – touring of the UNESCO-listed colonial city and a visit to the Equatorial Monument
  • The Galápagos – a cruise along the western islands
  • Punta Vicente Roca – dramatic geology and flightless cormorant nesting spots
  • Punta Espinoza – walking across the barren wilderness of dark lava
  • Isabela Island – Tagus Cove and Urbina Bay for hiking, swimming and snorkelling opportunities
  • Santa Cruz Island – the famous Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Floreana Island – Post Office Bay for a unique way of mailing postcards, Baroness Cove for superb views and Cormorant Point for flamingo-spotting
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Quito & The Astonishing Galapagos
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Ecuador
Charles Darwin Research Station
Galapagos
Otavalo
Quito
San Francisco
Santa Cruz Island

Quito & The Astonishing Galapagos

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Trip Style
Self-guided tour
Trip Pace
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Flexible schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 2,950
8 days
$ 369 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Airfare included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Quito City Tour with Equatorial Line Monument (6 hours)
  • Otavalo Indian Market Tour (full-day)
  • Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with lunch (en-route to Puerto Ayora hotel)
  • Full-day boat excursion, with lunch
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Channel Islands Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Hike & Paddleboard
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Ecuador
United States
California
Channel Islands
Santa Cruz Island

Channel Islands Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Hike & Paddleboard

4.4 • Great 100+ Reviews
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Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Full schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
0- Wheelchair accessible
$ 1,499
From : $ 2,024
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6 days
$ 250 / day
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50 plus, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Flights & Transport:

Airfare included

Itinerary Focus:

Active

Highlights

  • Join naturalists for a walk around two of the Channel Islands, Anacapa Island and Santa Cruz, and learn the history of one of the few Native American tribes that took to the seas
  • Snorkel with experts and get up-close to a stunning variety of underwater life
  • Learn from expert instructors how to kayak and stand up paddleboard in calm harbor waters
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Wild Ecuador: Wildlife and Culture from Galapagos to the Amazon tour
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Isla Baltra
Isla Floreana
Quito
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,542
From : $ 4,357
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9 days
$ 394 / day
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Discover Baltra Island and Santa Cruz Island
  • Have a chance to kayak, snorkel and stand up paddleboard in Galapagos
  • Explore National Park and Marine Reserve
  • Don’t miss opportunity to see the Galapagos penguin’s, Sea turtles and sea lions
  • Visit Yasuni National Park
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Galapagos Treasure: A Journey to The Islands’ Gems tour
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Isla Baltra
Isla Bartolome
Isla Floreana
La Paz
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Luxury
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,250
From : $ 2,565
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5 days
$ 450 / day
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High Adventure

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Active

Highlights

  • Visit Santa Cruz highlands one of the private reserves that borders the National Park where the famous Giant Tortoises inhabit in the wild
  • Explore Bartolome Island, which offers one of the most dramatic views in the Galapagos Island
  • See some of the Galapagos’ special wildlife, giant tortoises, frigate birds, sea lions, Darwin’s finches, petrels and marine iguanas, among other species.
  • Explore the Floreana highlands on our open-air bus (chiva) - an unbeatable, historic, and comfortable way to see the island
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Galapagos Escape: A Hiking & Water Activity Paradise tour
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Isabela Island
Isla Baltra
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Luxury
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,250
From : $ 2,565
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5 days
$ 450 / day
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Visit Baltra Island
  • Explore Santa Cruz Island and Galápagos Islands
  • Have a chance to learn kayaking skills
  • See several sea birds such as tropic birds, Nazca and blue footed boobies
  • Explore Isabela highlands
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Outdoors 9 Days Galapagos Island Hopping Tour
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Galapagos Islands
Isabela Island
Quito
San Cristobal
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,200
From : $ 3,936
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9 days
$ 356 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Scuba Diving, High Adventure, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Internal airfare and ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Active

Highlights

Start and end in Quito! With the adventure tour GuideGalapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour, you have a 9 day tour package taking you through Quito, Ecuador and 5 other destinations in Ecuador. GuideGalapagos Outdoors 9 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

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Galapagos Islands
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Isabela Island
Quito
Santa Cruz Island

Galapagos Islands

5.0 • Excellent 100+ Reviews
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Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Full schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,695
8 days
$ 337 / day
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Hiking & Walking, Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, High Adventure, 18 - 30's

Flights & Transport:

Internal airfare and ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Visit three different Galapagos Islands
  • Hang out with Giant Tortoises in their natural environment
  • Hike the Sierra Negra Volcano, home of the one of the largest volcanic craters in the world
  • Swim, snorkel, and hike with tons of wildlife like the Galapagos penguins, blue footed boobies, sea turtles, sea lions, sharks, manta rays, and much more
  • Learn how to experience the Galapagos responsibly from your certified naturalist guide.
  • Snorkeling and hiking experience on an uninhabited island
  • Experience the largest white sand beach in the Galapagos at Tortuga Bay
  • Guided hike on Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Snorkeling and hiking on Tintoreras Islet
  • Countless encounters with native wildlife
  • Guided city tour of Quito
  • Galapagos Transit Control Card
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Experience the Galapagos tour
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Isabela Island
Isla Santa Fe
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,755
8 days
$ 344 / day
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50 plus, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Internal airfare and ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Visit Galapagos Islands
  • Discover Isabela Island, Bartolomé Island
  • Visit Seymour Island, a spectacular place to hike and enjoy the scenery
  • Explore the famous “Muro de las Lágrimas” and “Mirador Orchidia” viewpoint
  • Visit Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
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Galapagos Island Hopper - South America Vacation Tours tour
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Ecuador
Galapagos
Guayaquil
Isabela Island
San Cristobal
Santa Cruz Island
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,055
6 days
$ 343 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Discover Guayaquil
  • Enjoy the Guided tour to Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre
  • Visit Galápagos National Park
  • Snorkel through the clear blue water in Isabela Island
  • Explore Kicker Rock
  • Visit Tortuga Bay beach
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Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 2,900
9 days
$ 322 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, Photography, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Visit Sunday market at San Juan Chamula
  • See Mayan ruins of Yaxchilan.
  • Visit Bonampak, an archeological site with amazing murals dating from the 5th century
  • Chances to see crocodiles, exotic birds, and monkeys on Yaxchilán River Trip
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