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Santa Cruz & Isabela 6 Days
Locations:
Santa Cruz - Isabela islands
Santa Cruz - Isabela islands
Length:
6 days
6 days
Santa Cruz & Isabela 6 Days Cruise
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Galápagos Islands, exploring both Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands. Discover the stunning highlands of each island, filled with unique wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Join us and uncover the natural wonders that make the Galápagos a once-in-a-lifetime destination!
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Santa Cruz & Isabela 6 Days Itineraries
Day 1: Arrival & Lava Tunnels Exploration
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Airport (arrivals before noon recommended).
Stop at the upper part of Santa Cruz, where you’ll explore lava tunnels, a remarkable geological feature formed by ancient volcanic activity. Observe giant tortoises roaming in a semi-natural habitat.
Check in to your hotel in Puerto Ayora and relax for the evening.
Day 2: Bay Tour & Tortuga Bay Exploration
Embark on a Bay Tour in Santa Cruz, snorkeling with sea lions at La Lobería and spotting sea birds at Punta Estrada. Visit the Shark Channel, Dog Beach, and swim at the breathtaking Las Grietas. After lunch, relax at Tortuga Bay Beach, home to marine iguanas, sea turtles, and black turtle nesting areas, or kayak in calm waters. Return to your Puerto Ayora hotel for the night.
Day 3: Isabela Island Adventure & Tintoreras Exploration
Depart from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island by boat. Visit Las Tintoreras, a nearby islet where you’ll encounter white-tip reef sharks, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, sea lions, and sea turtles. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, surrounded by vibrant marine life.
Tour the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center, home to two subspecies of giant tortoises and a vital part of Galápagos conservation efforts. Stop by the serene Flamingos Lagoon to observe these elegant birds in their natural habitat.
Day 4: Sierra Negra & Chico Volcano
At 7:30 a.m., your adventure begins with a 45-minute drive to the Galápagos National Park control site to register for the visit. You’ll then hike to Sierra Negra, the oldest volcano on Isabela Island, where you’ll explore its vast, shallower caldera, revealing the age of this geological wonder. The journey continues to Chico Volcano, located to the northeast, where you’ll witness ongoing geological activity, with well-marked trails for both pedestrians and horses.
Day 5: Cabo Rosa Tunnels & Return to Santa Cruz
The tour begins at 08:00 with a transfer to the dock, followed by a boat ride to Roca Union, a small islet in the open sea, where you can spot pelicans, Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions. Afterward, sail for 45 minutes to the Cabo Rosa tunnels, a stunning lava formation creating natural arches over the water.
Return to Puerto Ayora in the late afternoon and unwind at your hotel.
Day 6: Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
At the designated time, transfer to Baltra Airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil).
