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Join us on one of these 10 Santa Cruz active adventure tours in 2023. Customize your Santa Cruz adventure with visits to Santa Cruz, Charles Darwin Center, Finch Bay Hotel, Tortuga Bay, and Puerto Ayora and combine the perfect mix of active, hiking, wildlife viewing, snorkeling, and wildlife & safari exploration to accommodate any fitness and skill level. Contact one of our Santa Cruz adventure travel experts for help planning your next trip.
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Enjoy seeing the beauty of these islands on an exciting kayak trip.
$4,412
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Galapagos Multisport

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak and snorkel among wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle to Isabela's coastline
  • Snorkel in Concha Perla
  • Hike the rim of an active caldera
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Explore the Galapagos Islands in a variety of ways, including hiking, kayaking, bicycling, and snorkeling, on this multi-sport adventure. What else can you squeeze into this adrenaline-packed Galapagos itinerary? The most spectacular wildlife in the world—sea lions, marine iguanas, dolphins, …
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The beautiful colorful shores of the Galapagos.
$4,483
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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
  • Trek to a fresh water lake
  • Learn about local conservation
  • Explore Tortuga Bay
Activities:
Hiking, Land Exploration, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Hike through the archipelago's remarkably surreal landscape on this unique land-based Galapagos adventure. The Hiking Galapagos tour is perfect for the traveler that prefers his or her tours active, while also allowing for plenty of flexibility and time to explore the various sites. The tour …
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Green sea turtle swimming
$3,665
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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 6 Day Itinerary
  • Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Encounter plentiful wildlife
  • Explore the Galapagos
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Land, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
There are travelers that prefer nothing more than a large beach blanket and a deck chair...and then there are the travelers that prefer the Galapagos Lodge Adventure Tour! Perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure, this itinerary allows you to explore the Galapagos in a unique way. Staying in …
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
$5,980
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Galapagos Family Safari Camp

6 Day Itinerary
  • Snorkel at the Galapagos Islands
  • Visit the beautiful Cerro Mesa
  • Discover Garrapatero Beach
  • Enjoy a unique fishing day
Starts / Ends:
Santa Cruz / Charles Darwin Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Witha variety of activities and engaging educational experiences for both parents and children this spectacular offer all, you're looking for on a Galapagos safari adventure, featuring the highest lodging standards with the most beautiful and charming destinations in Santa Cruz and surrounding …
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Snorkeling with friends
$3,622
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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
  • Snorkel among unique wildlife
  • Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Join like-minded travelers on an 8-day multi-sport vacation to explore the Galapagos Islands by hiking, kayaking, biking, and snorkeling. What else can you fit into your action-packed Galapagos itinerary? Sea lions, marine iguanas, dolphins, turtles, and an abundance of birdlife swoop over you as …
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$4,780
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Northeast and Southern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Observe endemic wildlife
  • Spot colorful birds
  • Swim and snorkel with marine life
  • See volcanic landscapes
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Santa Cruz
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the striking landscapes and vivid wildlife of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise aboard Galaxy. Explore the Northeast and Southern islands of the archipelago as you cruise from Baltra to Santa Cruz. Swim and snorkel with sea lions and turtles, and look for famous bird species such as …
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Sunrise in the Galapagos
$5,850
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Diving Cruise

Baltra-Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver
  • Explore the famous El Derrumbe
  • Discover the La Banana dive site
  • Dive among sharks and Hammerheads
  • See the impressive Darwin's pillars
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)
Activities:
Hiking, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience world-class Galapagos diving surrounded by sharks, whales, manta rays, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas, sea lions, and more on this 8-day diving cruise. Galaxy Diver takes you to the most stunning dive sites in the Galapagos Islands with a team of expert guides and cutting-edge dive …
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Playful sea lions
$4,865
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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
  • Encounter plentiful wildlife
  • Explore the Galapagos
Activities:
Hiking, Land, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
There are travelers that prefer nothing more than a large beach blanket and a deck chair...and then there are the travelers that prefer the Galapagos Lodge Adventure Tour! Perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure, this itinerary allows you to explore the Galapagos in a unique way. Staying in …
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Sea lion and scuba diver
$6,150
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North Central Galapagos Islands Dive Expedition

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nortada
  • Discover popular diving sites
  • Dive through underwater caverns
  • Observe the corals and gorgonians
  • Explore Wolf Island
Activities:
Adventure Options, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruise, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Enjoy an awesome 8-day cruise exploring the highlights of the North Central islands of the Galapagos. Indulge yourself in this unique experience aboard the Nortada, a small ship cruise equipped with all the diving supplies needed for an extraordinary diving experience. Start your days exploring the …
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Red scarlet macaw in flight
$4,290
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Galapagos & Amazon

13 Day Itinerary
  • Stand in two hemispheres in Quito.
  • Explore wildlife in the Galapagos
  • Go down the Napo River on a canoe.
  • Enjoy a canopy walk in Sacha Lodge
Activities:
Hiking, Land, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Lodging and land-based activities in Isabela and Santa Cruz are an exceptional way to explore the Galapagos Islands. Starting in Isabela, hike Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico, two of the most active volcanoes of the archipelago. Visit Tintoreras, an islet formed by lava flows. Continue to Santa Cruz …
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