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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.
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.
Santa Cruz Island in a Week
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- 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.
Galapagos - Central & West Islands aboard the Treasure
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- Spend a week cruising in style on an upgraded catamaran, accompanied by a naturalist guide
- Snorkel and walk to find sea lions, magnificent frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, white-tip reef sharks and much more
- Look for Galapagos penguins around Fernandina, and go in search of blue-footed boobies on North Seymour
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- 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
Galapagos Family Travel
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- Explore the galapagos islands
- Kayak to a beautiful beach then take the catamaran to kicker rock, this is an amazing day of snorkelling
- Hike of isabela’s sierra negra
- Visit los tuneles and snorkel
- A two and a half hour boat ride to santa cruz island
- Visit bachas chicas for another opportunity to snorkel with multicolor fishes and nesting pelicans
Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)
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- As you board your vessel, m/y grand queen beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of charles darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
- Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
- This is indeed the galapagos journey with something for everyone.
Galapagos Explorer: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)
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- Follow in the footsteps of past explorers and cruise the marvellous galapagos on board your comfortable vessel, the m/y grand queen beatriz.
- Explore the central islands from your upper decks, on foot and perhaps in the water on a snorkelling experience, keeping your eyes peeled for the next wildlife sighting.
- Have the chance to learn about the lives and conservation efforts of the giant tortoise on a group excursion to the charles darwin research station.
- Galapagos penguins, land and marine iguanas, sally lightfoot crabs, pintail ducks, sea lions – you'll be spotting this and so much more on your cruising expeditions.
- With a trained and licensed galapagos guide joining you each step of this adventure, learn all about the flora and fauna of this incredible ecosystem.
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Quito & The Astonishing Galapagos
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- 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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- Discover Quito's colonial quarter, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Stand at the Middle of the World monument, situated at latitude 0º
- Journey to the "beginning of time" as you travel to the astonishing Galapagos Archipelago
- Snorkel/Swim on magnificent white sand beaches with astounding marine life
- Observe areas with blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, Galapagos penguins and sea lions
- Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station's giant tortoise breeding center
- Explore Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador and the nation's largest port
- Visit Parque Historico and learn about the history & culture of the region
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- Welcome to Quito
- Birdwatching in the Alambi Reserve, walking tour of Quito to visit San Francisco Monastery, La Compañía Church, La Ronda Street, a Chocolate factory, and the Equatorial Monument; welcome dinner.
- Fly to the Galápagos Islands; embark Treasure of Galápagos; visit Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island.
- Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling.
- North Seymour Island & Mosquera Islet:
- Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling.
- Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling.
- Disembark Treasure of Galápagos; visit San Cristobal Interpretation Center; fly to Quito.
- Welcome to Quito
- Birdwatching in the Alambi Reserve, walking tour of Quito to visit San Francisco Monastery, La Compañía Church, La Ronda Street, a Chocolate factory, and the Equatorial Monument; welcome dinner.
- Fly to the Galápagos Islands; embark Treasure of Galápagos; visit Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island.
- Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling.
- North Seymour Island & Mosquera Islet:
- Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling.
- Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling.
- Disembark Treasure of Galápagos; visit San Cristobal Interpretation Center; fly to Quito.
- This exciting cruise vacation lets you sample the natural wonders of Ecuador and its Galápagos Islands
- Enjoy guided sightseeing in Quito and have your photo taken at the “Center of the World
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- Explore Fernandina Island
- Visit Moreno Point, a young volcanic landscape with numerous fresh-water pools and lagoons
- Explore Isabela is the only island in the Galapagos that is actually crossed by the Equator
- Discover Galapagos
- See the exciting Santiago Island fourth largest island in the Galapagos
Galapagos Islands
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- 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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- 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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- See waterfall Milos-ha.
- Visit Mayan ruins of Yaxchilan.
- Visit Bonampak, an archeological site
- Explore San Cristóbal
- Visit the Sunday market at San Juan Chamula
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