If you are staying at a lodge in the Galapagos Islands rather than cruising, you are likely to be based in Santa Cruz. Although Santa Cruz lacks the isolated sense of wilderness of outer islands such as Genovesa Island and Fernandina Island, there is plenty of wildlife to discover on the coast and in the highlands. The Charles Darwin Research Station is a 10-minute walk from the centre of town, and worth a visit. This is the headquarters of the Charles Darwin Foundation, and the up-to-date exhibitions are presented with facts and findings from resident biologists. In these critical days of climate change, you don’t get much closer to front-line conservation than this.
All of the trips we create for Santa Cruz are designed and tailored specifically for you. We create each trip from a blank piece of paper, building the holiday you had dreamed, using our experience, knowledge and contacts to design the ultimate experience.
Below are some of examples of trips in Santa Cruz that we have created, designed to showcase the destination, our expertise and create some inspiration.
11 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £9,600pp
Set sail on a luxury expedition around the scenic Galapagos islands, where a variety of activities on the crystal-clear waters await, from snorkelling to surfing. Witness the islands’ rich biodiversity, thriving both above and below the waters.
12 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £6,800pp
Explore Bolivia’s Amboro National Park and Samaipata, learn about indigenous cultures in Sucre and visit Potosí’s renowned silver mining town. Immerse in La Paz’s cultural heritage, sleep under the stars at Uyuni Salt Flats, finishing in Lake Titicaca.
Los Tajibos is a medium sized modern property located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with spacious rooms with lots of natural light and lush gardens around the pool area.
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Presiding over the Millahue Valley and ideally located for exploring the best of the Santa Cruz wine region, VIK Chile is every wine-lovers dream.
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Located on the island of Santa Cruz, this oceanfront eco-hotel is moments from the beach and has a large swimming pool (where ducks and pelicans sometimes join in the fun for a dip)
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