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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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

1Tortoises
2Seymour
3Bay tour
4Nature

Giant tortoises

The highlands reserves.

North Seymour

Boobies, frigatebirds and iguanas.

A bay tour

Sea lions, rays and reef sharks.

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

Santa Cruz

Stay at an Eco Dome Lodge & Explore Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnels

Day Trip to North Seymour Island from Puerto Ayora

Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island

Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands

Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands

BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos

Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises

Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour

4.8(76)·3 hours

from$40/ person

via Viator

Galápagos Wildlife: The Best Itinerary

At a glance

Giant tortoises

North Seymour

A bay tour

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