Incredible wildlife, volcanic landscapes and paradise beaches... there's a reason the Galapagos are known as the Enchanted Islands. Discover their incomparable magic on our 5-day tour package to Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands.
Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands: 5-Day Tour
Day 1: Isla Santa Cruz
On arrival at the airport, you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel on Santa Cruz Island. From there, we'll head to the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Here, you'll learn all about the centre's conservation programme for the Galapagos giant tortoise, and how they rescue and care for these incredible endangered creatures.
You'll then be returned to your hotel on Santa Cruz Island.
Day 2: Isla Santa Cruz - Isla Isabela
Following a hearty breakfast, you'll board a ferry in the direction of Isabela Island. Learn all about the biggest Galapagos island as you take in the views of its spectacular volcanic landscapes and the striking dark-coloured rocks contrasting with the turquoise waters lapping the shores.
Exploring the south of the island, you'll discover incomparably diverse wildlife thanks to the island's volcanic history. A wealth of bird, animal and sea life makes Isla Isabela an unforgettable experience: from rare subspecies of tortoise to flamingos, penguins and both land and marine iguanas, it's a true natural haven.
Your second night will be spent on Isla Isabela.
Day 3: Isla Isabela - Las Tintoreras
This morning, you'll head to Las Tintoreras, a group of tiny islets - some just mere rocks jutting out of the sea - located in a bay south of Isabela Island. Also known as& Tintorera or Villamil, this area has unbelievable biodiversity despite its small size. Spot sea lions and blue-footed boobies - birds with bright turquoise feet - basking on lava rocks. You'll have free time to discover this beautiful site at your own pace.
Finally, we'll return to Isabela Island, where we'll board a ferry that will take us back to Santa Cruz Island to spend the night.
Day 4: Isla Santa Cruz
Day four will see you visiting the most important places on Isla Santa Cruz, thanks to the tour of Bahía, where we'll reach five different spots around the Academy Bay.
We won't miss snorkeling in the crystalline waters of the shark channel, love channel, dog channel, and Las Grietas on this fourth day.
In the afternoon, we'll head to the upper part of Isla Santa Cruz, a trip where you'll discover the main attractions of the area, like the ranch where you'll see turtles in their natural habitat or the lava tunnels, perfect to learn about the different volcanic eruptions that the islands form.
Later, we'll visit Los Gemelos, crater sinkholes that have been shaped by a series of eruptions when the island's volcanoes were still active.
We'll return to your hotel in Santa Cruz to rest.
Day 5: Isla Santa Cruz
After enjoying breakfast in the hotel, you'll be taken back to the airport, putting an end to your unforgettable Galapagos Island-hopping adventure.
Tour Accommodation
The circuit includes 4 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast. The hotels for each category are as follows:
Tourist Category
- Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz Dejavu
- Isabela: San Vicente
Superior Tourist Category
- Santa Cruz: Villa Laguna
- Isabela: La Laguna
Superior Category
- Santa Cruz: Sol y Mar
- Isabela: Casa de Marita
Additional Info
- The price indicated is per person staying in a double room. If you'd like a triple or quadruple room, please contact us for a personalized quote and booking.
- This tour does not include flights. You'll have to purchase the corresponding tickets on your own.
- The Immigration Control Card, Galapagos National Park Tax, and dock fees are not included in the price.