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Home/Destinations/Santa Cruz/Galápagos wildlife
Wildlife · Santa Cruz itinerary

Galápagos Wildlife: The Best Itinerary

The Galápagos is the world’s greatest wildlife show. Here is how to see it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Tortoises
  2. 2Seymour
  3. 3Bay tour
  4. 4Nature

Giant tortoises

The highlands reserves.

North Seymour

Boobies, frigatebirds and iguanas.

A bay tour

Sea lions, rays and reef sharks.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Santa Cruz — prices per person.

Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands
Santa Cruz
Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands
4.9(46)·3–4 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Day tour to Pinzón Island and La Fé/Palmitas Bay with snorkeling and fishing
Santa Cruz
Day tour to Pinzón Island and La Fé/Palmitas Bay with snorkeling and fishing
4.9(157)·7 hours
from$249/ person
via Viator
BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos
Santa Cruz
BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos
4.9(45)·4h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife
Paihia
Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife
4.9(204)·4h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises
Galapagos Islands
Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises
4.8(38)·3h 30min
from$214/ person
via Viator
"Galapagos Discovery Premium – Bay Tour - 4 Days / 3 Nights"
Baltra
"Galapagos Discovery Premium – Bay Tour - 4 Days / 3 Nights"
4.8(26)·4 days
from$450/ person
via Viator
Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour
Santa Cruz
Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour
4.8(82)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Bay of Islands Scenic Tour
Bay Of Islands
Bay of Islands Scenic Tour
4.8(65)·3h 30min
from$63/ person
via Viator

Galápagos wildlife — FAQ

What wildlife can you see on Santa Cruz?
Giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, boobies, frigatebirds, rays and reef sharks.
Where are the giant tortoises?
In the green Santa Cruz highlands, roaming free in the reserves.
What is the top wildlife experience?
Seeing giant tortoises in the wild in the highlands.

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