Explore Galápagos Wonders: 7-Day on Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands Tour

Santa Cruz, Ecuador

CB
Cuenca Bestours
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49 reviews
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 1500
Explore Galápagos Wonders: 7-Day on Santa Cruz & Isabela Islands Tour
Santa Cruz, Ecuador

Cuenca Bestours
  • Email address verified
49 reviews

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 1500

About this trip

Embark on a 7-day Galápagos adventure exploring both Santa Cruz and Isabela islands. Marvel at giant tortoises, snorkel with diverse marine life, and spot iconic blue-footed boobies in their natural habitat. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, explore ancient lava tunnels on Santa Cruz, and enjoy Isabela’s pristine beaches, volcanic landscapes, and rich ecosystems. Immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery and the unique biodiversity that makes the Galápagos unforgettable. 🌴🐢🌊📸

What’s included

  • Transfer In & Out
    Baltra - Puerto Ayora - Baltra
  • Bilingual Guides
    English / Spanish
  • Tours & Activities
    As detailed on the itinerary
  • 6-night accommodation
    Price based on double occupancy (applies to Tour + Hotel option).
  • 6 Breakfast
    Applies to Tour + Hotel option
  • 4 Lunches
    As outlined in your itinerary.
  • Transfer by Speed Boat
    Santa Cruz - Isabela - Santa Cruz.
  • Entrance Fees
    As detailed on the itinerary
  • Snorkeling Equipment
    Only in navigable tours: mask & tube
  • Traveler Assistance

What’s not included

  • Galapagos Entrance Fee
    Adult $200 and $100 for Child.
  • Airport Bus fee
    At baltra Airport $5 p.p (Each way)
  • Ingala Card $20 p.p
    Migratory Control Card.
  • Isabela local tax $10
    Due upon arrival.
  • Flights
    Round-trip airfare (Guayaquil/Quito - Baltra) starting at $300.
  • Travel Insurance
    We recommend purchasing travel insurance in your home country.
  • Extras
    Something not specified herein.

Available Packages

Tour + Mid-range Hotel
Deposit:$500

Rate per person based on double occupancy.

3-star Hotels included.

$1,280
Deposit:$500
Tour + First Class Hotel
Deposit:$500

Rate per person based on double occupancy.

4-star Hotels included. 

$1,620
Deposit:$500
Tour Only Option
Deposit:$400

Rate per person

Accommodation is NOT included in this package, guests must book it seprately.

$890
Deposit:$400

Available options

Shuttle Cuenca to Guayaquil in SUV
$120

Add your shuttle from Cuenca to Guayaquil, SUV up to 3 participants to confirm the ride, for bigger groups please consult. Rate per group



Itinerary

Day 1
Giant Tortoises & Highlands Tour with Transfer to Puerto Ayora

Arrival to Galápagos and begin your day in the lush highlands of Santa Cruz, where you’ll encounter the famous giant tortoises in their natural habitat at a local ranch. Stroll through scenic lava tunnels, delve into the islands' geology and capture amazing photos before transferring to the charming coastal town of Puerto Ayora to settle in your accomodation


🤿  Activities: Exploring, Sightseeing, Wildlife Watching.

🛏️ Overnight in Puerto Ayora. 

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast / Lunch.

Your Organizer


CB
Cuenca Bestours
49 reviews
Cuenca Bestours is more than just a Tour Operator & Travel Agency. We are your personal guides to the wonders of Cuenca and Ecuador. Whether you are looking for adventure, culture, or relaxation, we can tailor your activities to suit your preferences and needs. We also offer bilingual support in English and Spanish, so you can enjoy your trip without any language barriers. With Cuenca Bestours, you will discover new possibilities and experiences on every vacation. Join us, and let us turn every mile into a lasting memory!

Reviews

We had a great time and enjoyed the tour. Wilson, the guide is very knowledgeable and always ready to answer any questions. We really recommend thus tour if you want to know more about the culture and the people.
By Dario R for Ingapirca + Gualaceo and Chordeleg Shared Tour on Dec 10, 2024
We went on a day trip to Cajas NP with Gorenzo as our guide. He was very knowledgable about the flora and fauna and history of the area and made the day a joy! Although you can take the bus and some hikes you can do alone we felt that having a guide allowed us to get there and back very easily and to see parts of the park we wouldn’t have done if we used public transport. Lunch was delicious also.
By Clare C for Cajas National Park Full Day Shared Tour on Oct 13, 2024
We had a wonderful time touring the city of Cuenca. Our guide Mr. Enrique is wonderful!! can't wait for our next tour as we get to know this amazing country.
By Erica D for Cuenca City Tour: Explore the Best in Half a Day - Shared Adventure! on Oct 09, 2024
We had a great time! Everything was perfect. The guide/driver was fantastic.
By LUIGI M for Quito to Cuenca 5-day tour Megaro x2 on Sep 23, 2024
We had a great time! With a wonderful guide and driver. The sights and experience were amazing from the canari and inca ruins to the scarf making. Lunch was amazing getting to experience true Ecuadorian cuisine.
By Erica D for Ingapirca + Gualaceo and Chordeleg Shared Tour on Sep 18, 2024
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References

We had 2 days based from Cuenca to visit Ingapirca and Cajos park then we went to Quito via Chimbazaro with a night in Riobamba, on to Banos then on to Quilotoa and the next day Cotopaxi. Louis was our guide and driver and was engaging, knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. He was the perfect ambassador for Ecuador and we really enjoyed his company and encouraging approach to all we saw and did along the way. The standard of accommodation was good and in Riobamba excellent. The last day Louis returned to Quenca and Lincoln was our guide for Cotopaxi, he was also excellent and made for a great day out. This bespoke tour was really fabulous and was made even more enjoyable by Louis being such a great travelling companion which gave us such a wonderful insight into the sights, culture and food of this wonderful country. Highly recommended!
By Jane M on 05 Dec, 2023