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Two marine iguanas resting on a white sand beach

Santa Cruz and North Seymour

0.74° S, 90.31° W

Discover the endemic plants and wildlife of Galápagos.

Santa Cruz is the most practical base for getting to know Galápagos: hotels, piers and day trips. From here you can reach North Seymour, the island our agency is named after.

Not to miss

  • White sand beaches a short way from town
  • Day trips to North Seymour
  • Marine iguanas, sea lions and giant tortoises
  • A good base to combine with Isabela or San Cristóbal

Offers for Santa Cruz and North Seymour

  • Two marine iguanas resting on a white sand beach

    Santa Cruz and North Seymour

    Galápagos in November for 2 people

    From$650per person, for 2 travelers ($1,300 in total)

    November

    • Round-trip flights
    • Central accommodation
    • All meals
    • Bay tour

    Valid until November 30, 2026

    Not included: entrance fees, the island entry card and personal expenses. Price subject to change until purchase.

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    Galápagos in November for 2 people

    Flyer of the Galápagos in November for 2 people offer: $650 per person, for 2 travelers

Best time to go

When to travel to Santa Cruz and North Seymour. A general guide: tell us your dates and we will adjust the plan.

  1. January: Best time
  2. February: Best time
  3. March: Best time
  4. April: Best time
  5. May: Best time
  6. June: Good season
  7. July: Good season
  8. August: Good season
  9. September: Good season
  10. October: Good season
  11. November: Good season
  12. December: Best time
  • Best time
  • Good season
  • Fair
  • Not recommended

You can travel all year. From December to May the sea is usually calmer and warmer; from June to November the water is cooler and the sea rougher.

Itinerary ideas

Starting points to adapt, not fixed packages. We tailor them to your dates, your pace and your budget.

  • 4 days

    Santa Cruz at your own pace

    An idea for those who prefer to sleep in one place: beaches, a day trip to a nearby island and free time. We adapt it to your dates and how you like to travel.

  • 7 days

    Santa Cruz, Isabela and San Cristóbal

    A starting point for visiting several inhabited islands by boat, sleeping on each one. It is only a starting point: the order and days adapt to what you want to see.

  • Clear lagoon between volcanic rock and cactus

    Isabela

    0.96° S, 90.97° W

  • Giant tortoise walking on damp ground

    San Cristóbal

    0.90° S, 89.61° W

Let's design your trip to Santa Cruz and North Seymour

Tell us your dates, your pace and what you enjoy, and we build the trip with you, with local operators.

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