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7-night Galápagos Cruise/Land Package: Wildlife Wonderland

OFFER ID 1612840

Cruise Line
Tauck - Cruise Division
Ship
Santa Cruz II for Tauck
Destination
Quito/Guayaquil
Departure Date
Jul 25, 2026
Length
7
from $6,690

Ship Info  |  Santa Cruz II for Tauck
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Quito
Arrive
07/25/2026
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Depart
07/25/2026
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Destination Guide
Quito
Arrive
07/26/2026
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Depart
07/26/2026
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Destination Guide
Quito
Arrive
07/27/2026
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Depart
07/27/2026
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Destination Guide
Isla Baltra
Arrive
07/27/2026
---
Depart
07/27/2026
---

No information currently available.

Isla Santa Cruz
Arrive
07/27/2026
---
Depart
07/27/2026
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Destination Guide
Isla Santiago (Buccaneer Cove)
Arrive
07/28/2026
---
Depart
07/28/2026
---

No information currently available.

Isla Santiago (Puerto Egas)
Arrive
07/28/2026
---
Depart
07/28/2026
---

No information currently available.

Isla Rabida
Arrive
07/29/2026
---
Depart
07/29/2026
---

No information currently available.

Isla Bartolome
Arrive
07/29/2026
---
Depart
07/29/2026
---
Destination Guide
Genovesa (Tower) Island
Arrive
07/30/2026
---
Depart
07/30/2026
---
Destination Guide
Darwin Bay
Arrive
07/30/2026
---
Depart
07/30/2026
---

No information currently available.

Isla Santa Cruz
Arrive
07/31/2026
---
Depart
07/31/2026
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Destination Guide
Guayaquil
Arrive
07/31/2026
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Depart
07/31/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Ride Like a Local - 4 hours

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Ride Like a Local - 4 hours

One of the best ways to truly get to know a city is by using its public transportation systems. Be it buses, trains, subways or airways, they all give a real taste of what it really is to live in a specific city.  Today you are welcome to be part of the experience of the locals and admire Guayaquil from above onboard the recently inaugurated Guayaquil Airway, an environmentally friendly project that seeks to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide into the air. 
 
You will be picked up from the port and driven onboard the coach towards Parque Centenario Station where you will take the airway and, along with your guide board one of the cabins and go all the way through the Guayas River in a 20 minutes ride towards the station of Daule, where we will disembark and take the ride back to Guayaquil where you will debark at Four Mosqueteros station.
 
Adding the final touch to this exciting half-day visit the Anthropological and Contemporary Art Museum of Guayaquil (MAAC) that has an area of more than 9000 square feet. The museum is a pleasant surprise, not only because of its display of modern art, but because of the size and extent of its archeological collection. The MAAC is a great way to see more of Ecuador’s culture and history – and spend some time out of the sun.
 
At the end, board the bus and drive back to the quayside.

DURATION
4 Hours
 
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy (Limited Walking – under 500 meters over flat terrain with some steps)
 
WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Touring in luxury private vehicles with A/C & PA-system
  • Airway entrance fee (roundtrip)
  • 1 Bottle of water per person
  • Local English-speaking tour guide
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
  • Any other services not mentioned above.
IMPORTANT NOTES, OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
  • This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or those with mobility issues.
  • Few vendors accept credit cards; we recommend that guests bring cash (USD) if they wish to purchase anything.  In Ecuador $50 or $100 notes are not easily accepted, so guests should try to bring small change. Travelers’ checks are not accepted.
  • All timings are approximate and subject to change. 
  • It is recommended guests wear lightweight clothing, including long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, along with sunblock, sunglasses, a hat, insect repellent (it is a must) and flat, comfortable walking shoes and a camera.

Cerro Blanco Wildlife and Forest Trail - 4.5 hours

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Cerro Blanco Wildlife and Forest Trail - 4.5 hours

Introducing the "Cerro Blanco Wildlife and Forest Trail" - a tour of the largest and best-preserved dry forest in Ecuador. Explore the protected forest, located in the extreme Southwest of the Chongón Colonche mountain range, just outside the city. This adventure departs early in the morning and takes you on a 1.2 km trail, showcasing the breathtaking biodiversity of the area, the trail is called “Canoa”
 
The Cerro Blanco Protected Forest boasts an impressive number of endemic vascular plants, which protect approximately 100 of the 500 species registered in the tropical dry forest region. If we are lucky, you'll discover the magnificent range of wildlife that includes 54 species of mammals, such as monkeys, peccaries, agouti, 6 species of wild cats, including the majestic Jaguar, and 34 species of bats. Bird lovers will have the opportunity to spot a few of the 221 species of birds registered in the area that includes the endangered Great Green Macaw (Papagayo), which is the symbol of Cerro Blanco. Not to mention the 8 species of amphibians and 12 species of reptiles. It is important to note wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
 
During your walk along the trail, you will experience a variety of landscapes, including the forest and mangrove. The route is divided into two sections. The first section is a mountainous terrain, where you will find small slopes, rocky paths, and a native vegetation of the dry forest. This part of the trail offers the perfect vantage points to take in the stunning scenery. The second section is a second-growth forest, where you can appreciate the beauty of the forest and its natural regrowth.
 
After returning from the hike, a delicious picnic will be waiting for us to refresh and recover energy before heading back to the pier.

SUGGESTED TOUR TIMINGS
 
TIMING ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST TERRAIN W/C FRIENDLY
00:00 – 00:45 Depart the quayside and drive to Cerro Blanco Paved This tour is NOT suitable for guests in wheelchairs; and those with mobility issues, however, they must be able to board the coach on their own
00:45 – 02:45 Walk around the Canoa Trail Uneven, slippery, muddy
02:45 – 03:45 Deluxe Picnic Flat
03:45 – 04:30 Drive back to the pier for embarkation Paved

DURATION / MIN/MAX NO. OF PAX
4 ½ Hours
MIN 10 guests per departure
MAX 90 guests per departure
 
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Strenuous (walking over 1 km over uneven terrain with many steps)
 
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
  • Touring in luxury private vehicles with A/C & PA-system
  • 1 Bottle of water per person
  • Local English-speaking tour guide
  • Deluxe Picnin
  • 1 ship’s escort free of charge per vehicle
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
  • Any other services not mentioned above.
IMPORTANT NOTES, OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
  • This tour is NOT suitable for guests in wheelchairs or those with mobility issues.
  • Few vendors accept credit cards; we recommend that guests bring cash (USD) if they wish to purchase anything.  In Ecuador $50 or $100 notes are not easily accepted, so guests should try to bring small change. Travelers’ checks are not accepted.
  • All timings are approximate and subject to change. 
  • It is recommended guests wear lightweight clothing, including long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, along with sunblock, sunglasses, a hat, insect repellent (it is a must) and flat, comfortable walking shoes and a camera.

Destination Guide
Guayaquil
Arrive
08/01/2026
---
Depart
08/01/2026
---
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Ride Like a Local - 4 hours

  Close

Ride Like a Local - 4 hours

One of the best ways to truly get to know a city is by using its public transportation systems. Be it buses, trains, subways or airways, they all give a real taste of what it really is to live in a specific city.  Today you are welcome to be part of the experience of the locals and admire Guayaquil from above onboard the recently inaugurated Guayaquil Airway, an environmentally friendly project that seeks to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide into the air. 
 
You will be picked up from the port and driven onboard the coach towards Parque Centenario Station where you will take the airway and, along with your guide board one of the cabins and go all the way through the Guayas River in a 20 minutes ride towards the station of Daule, where we will disembark and take the ride back to Guayaquil where you will debark at Four Mosqueteros station.
 
Adding the final touch to this exciting half-day visit the Anthropological and Contemporary Art Museum of Guayaquil (MAAC) that has an area of more than 9000 square feet. The museum is a pleasant surprise, not only because of its display of modern art, but because of the size and extent of its archeological collection. The MAAC is a great way to see more of Ecuador’s culture and history – and spend some time out of the sun.
 
At the end, board the bus and drive back to the quayside.

DURATION
4 Hours
 
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy (Limited Walking – under 500 meters over flat terrain with some steps)
 
WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Touring in luxury private vehicles with A/C & PA-system
  • Airway entrance fee (roundtrip)
  • 1 Bottle of water per person
  • Local English-speaking tour guide
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
  • Any other services not mentioned above.
IMPORTANT NOTES, OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
  • This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or those with mobility issues.
  • Few vendors accept credit cards; we recommend that guests bring cash (USD) if they wish to purchase anything.  In Ecuador $50 or $100 notes are not easily accepted, so guests should try to bring small change. Travelers’ checks are not accepted.
  • All timings are approximate and subject to change. 
  • It is recommended guests wear lightweight clothing, including long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, along with sunblock, sunglasses, a hat, insect repellent (it is a must) and flat, comfortable walking shoes and a camera.

Cerro Blanco Wildlife and Forest Trail - 4.5 hours

  Close

Cerro Blanco Wildlife and Forest Trail - 4.5 hours

Introducing the "Cerro Blanco Wildlife and Forest Trail" - a tour of the largest and best-preserved dry forest in Ecuador. Explore the protected forest, located in the extreme Southwest of the Chongón Colonche mountain range, just outside the city. This adventure departs early in the morning and takes you on a 1.2 km trail, showcasing the breathtaking biodiversity of the area, the trail is called “Canoa”
 
The Cerro Blanco Protected Forest boasts an impressive number of endemic vascular plants, which protect approximately 100 of the 500 species registered in the tropical dry forest region. If we are lucky, you'll discover the magnificent range of wildlife that includes 54 species of mammals, such as monkeys, peccaries, agouti, 6 species of wild cats, including the majestic Jaguar, and 34 species of bats. Bird lovers will have the opportunity to spot a few of the 221 species of birds registered in the area that includes the endangered Great Green Macaw (Papagayo), which is the symbol of Cerro Blanco. Not to mention the 8 species of amphibians and 12 species of reptiles. It is important to note wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
 
During your walk along the trail, you will experience a variety of landscapes, including the forest and mangrove. The route is divided into two sections. The first section is a mountainous terrain, where you will find small slopes, rocky paths, and a native vegetation of the dry forest. This part of the trail offers the perfect vantage points to take in the stunning scenery. The second section is a second-growth forest, where you can appreciate the beauty of the forest and its natural regrowth.
 
After returning from the hike, a delicious picnic will be waiting for us to refresh and recover energy before heading back to the pier.

SUGGESTED TOUR TIMINGS
 
TIMING ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST TERRAIN W/C FRIENDLY
00:00 – 00:45 Depart the quayside and drive to Cerro Blanco Paved This tour is NOT suitable for guests in wheelchairs; and those with mobility issues, however, they must be able to board the coach on their own
00:45 – 02:45 Walk around the Canoa Trail Uneven, slippery, muddy
02:45 – 03:45 Deluxe Picnic Flat
03:45 – 04:30 Drive back to the pier for embarkation Paved

DURATION / MIN/MAX NO. OF PAX
4 ½ Hours
MIN 10 guests per departure
MAX 90 guests per departure
 
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Strenuous (walking over 1 km over uneven terrain with many steps)
 
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
  • Touring in luxury private vehicles with A/C & PA-system
  • 1 Bottle of water per person
  • Local English-speaking tour guide
  • Deluxe Picnin
  • 1 ship’s escort free of charge per vehicle
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
  • Any other services not mentioned above.
IMPORTANT NOTES, OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
  • This tour is NOT suitable for guests in wheelchairs or those with mobility issues.
  • Few vendors accept credit cards; we recommend that guests bring cash (USD) if they wish to purchase anything.  In Ecuador $50 or $100 notes are not easily accepted, so guests should try to bring small change. Travelers’ checks are not accepted.
  • All timings are approximate and subject to change. 
  • It is recommended guests wear lightweight clothing, including long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, along with sunblock, sunglasses, a hat, insect repellent (it is a must) and flat, comfortable walking shoes and a camera.

Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Oceanview

Explorer Triple Cabin Horizon Deck [ ETH ]

$6,690 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$6,690 per person

Explorer Triple Cabin Horizon Deck

Category ETH

191 sq. ft.

Explorer Cabin Panorama Deck [ ECP ]

$7,190 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
  Close

Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$7,190 per person

Explorer Cabin Panorama Deck

Category ECP

163 sq. ft.

Explorer Cabin Horizon Deck [ ECH ]

$6,690 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
  Close

Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$6,690 per person

Explorer Cabin Horizon Deck

Category ECH

163 sq. ft.

Explorer Cabin Expedition Deck [ ECE ]

$6,925 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$6,925 per person

Explorer Cabin Expedition Deck

Category ECE

163 sq. ft.

Suite

Darwin Suite [ DS ]

$7,895 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
  Close

Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$7,895 per person

Darwin Suite

Category DS

325 sq. ft.

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Departure Date
Jul 25, 2026
Number of Nights
7
Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

  • 4 nights aboard the new 90-guest Santa Cruz II, designed especially for Galápagos Islands cruising; dry and wet landings
  • Licensed Naturalist Guides of Galápagos National Park accompany shore excursions and hold briefings aboard ship, offering hands-on natural history lessons
  • Private Tauck Shore Excursions with experts, averaging two daily, for wildlife sightings and exciting activities

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • All gratuities to Tauck Directors, local guides, drivers, naturalists, and ship staff
  • On-Tour Air included (2 flights)
  • Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions
  • Entrance fee to Galápagos Nat'l Park – $100 value per adult
  • Have brunch near a dormant volcano close to the Equator and explore colonial Quito on a guided tour
  • Learn about the Galápagos' natural history and conservation in the islands during a visit to the Cristóbal Interpretation Center on San Cristóbal
  • Aboard ship – daily cocktail hour; all day soft drinks; wine and beer with dinner
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • 18 meals; service charges, most taxes and porterage
Available Addons
Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay
Remarks

$500 Child Savings: Children 12 and under

Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Triple accommodations are not available for more than two adults, age 18 or older, sharing a room. Interconnecting cabins (subject to availability) can be booked onboardSanta Cruz II. Quads will be accommodated in two double rooms. Aboard ship, triple cabins are two beds and a pull-out couch; they are limited to two adults (age 18 or older) sharing a room with one child under age 18. In hotels, triples are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway bed.

Gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides, and ship staff included.

Recommended age: 8+ – the minimum age for this trip is 6 years.

Note: Galápagos: Wildlife Wonderland is a very active journey with considerable walking on uneven terrain. For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in the day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required. Please note activity and pace level details as detailed on the Overview tab. Departures are hosted by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 guests. We may not visit each of the islands in the order outlined, but we typically visit two different sites per day. Our Galápagos itinerary is subject to change due to wildlife encounters, atmospheric conditions and Galápagos National Park directives.

Note: Tours of June 9, 23; July 7, 21; August 1 & December 22 will operate on a Western Islands itinerary; ask for details at time of booking.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
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