Top San Cristobal Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Sail across the Southeast Galapagos Islands for a 4-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Orion. Encounter playful sea lions at Lobos Island, delve into marine life at Gardner Bay, marvel at diverse fauna at Suarez Point, explore history at Post Office Bay, and learn about conservation at the Charles Darwin Station.

• Venture to Lobos Island
• Step into Post Office Bay's history
• Explore Punta Cormorant

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from $210,000

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Private Charter - Beaches and Bays

Southern & Central Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos on your own private yacht, visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.

• Enjoy kid-friendly adventures
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises
• Enjoy pristine beaches and swimming

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from $4,292

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the islands of Bartolome, North Seymour, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana on this 8-day Eastern cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend. Spend your days snorkeling, swimming, hiking and wondering through the pristine islands of the enchanted archipelago.

• Snorkel among Galapagos penguins
• Stop at the volcanic North Seymour
• Hike through a volcanic landscape
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay

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from $6,190

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through the Southern Galapagos Islands, exploring their biodiverse and magical landscapes. Starting in Baltra making your way through Española, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, South Plaza and back to Balta.

• Swim & Kayak at San Cristobal
• Discover Kicker Rock
• Visit the Fausto L. Breeding Center

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from $6,195

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Northeast and Southern Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Visit the Northeast and Southern Galapagos Islands aboard the Anahi during this 8-day cruise. Enjoy snorkeling in South Plaza, a panga ride in Turtle Cove, exploring the Hill at Pitt Point, and participating in excursions to Post Office Bay, Darwin Bay, and Santa Fe.

• Sail around Kicker Rock
• Explore Genovesa's landscapes
• View lava lizards at Pitt Point
• Sunbathe in Las Bachas Beach

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from $6,195

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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 4-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise to the Eastern Galapagos Islands. Explore San Cristóbal, and visit Tijeretas Hill. Enjoy Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española, then discover unique beaches, flamingos, and marine life at Punta Cormorant on Floreana. Conclude your journey at the Charles Darwin Research Station and fly back home.

• Visit Tijeretas Hill bird colony
• Discover Floreana Island's beaches
• Snorkel with sea lions

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from $5,200

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Southern Islands

Baltra - Highlands - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Highlands

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all the magic the Southern Galapagos Islands have to offer on this 6-day cruise. Sail through one of the most mind-blowing ecosystems on earth aboard Alya, with lovely white-sand beaches and unique wildlife, including sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds.

• Admire Santa Fe's unique wildlife
• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Walk across Gardner Bay
• Discover Suarez Point

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from $92,390

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through the Southeastern Galapagos Islands on a 5-day private cruise. Embark the M/C Endemic in Baltra making your way through Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Española, Santa Fe, and South Plaza. Overflowing with wildlife, volcanic wonders, and breathtaking landscapes, this is the perfect vacation choice.

• Enjoy Kicker Rock's wildlife
• Visit the Fausto L. Breeding Center
• Swim & Kayak at San Cristobal

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from $10,250

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Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve

Activity Level

Variable

On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and giant Galapagos tortoises. By zodiac dinghy, trekking, or snorkeling, explore the Galapagos National Park.

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
• Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
• Snorkel or stand up paddle board

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from $4,164

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Galapagos Southeast & North Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the best of the southeastern and north central islands of the Galapagos, on this 8-day cruise aboard the Corals. Enjoy the highlights of the extraordinary San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz and Rabida, and take part in a diverse list of activities as snorkeling, hiking, and swimming.

• Visit Jacinto Gordillo Center
• Snorkel and sunbathe in Cerro Brujo
• View impressive volcanic landscapes
• Explore a “Turtle Sanctuary”

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from $4,050

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day Southern Galapagos Islands cruise on the Treasure of the Galapagos yacht explores the islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Santa Fe and more.

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from $3,595

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Central East Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/Y Monserrat. Visit key sites including Santa Cruz Highlands, Chinese Hat, Sullivan Bay, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Pitt Point, Witch Hill, and Tijeretas Hill. Spot unique wildlife such as blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and Galapagos hawks.

• Explore Santa Cruz lava tunnels
• Snorkel at Chinese Hat beach
• Encounter land iguanas
• Discover three booby species

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from $79,040

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Highlands

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all the magic the Southern Galapagos Islands have to offer on this 6-day private cruise. Sail through one of the most mind-blowing ecosystems on earth, with lovely white-sand beaches and unique wildlife with your private group of up to 16 guests.

• Admire Santa Fe's unique wildlife
• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Walk across Gardner Bay
• Discover Suarez Point

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from $4,768

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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

Sea lions and tortoises and iguanas -- oh my! Explore some of the Islands' most remarkable regions, including snorkeling at Leon Dormido, Tortuga Bay, Frigate Hill and a hike to the rim of Sierra Negra volcano. Spend nights on the Islands in comfortable hotels on this 9-day trip with the best hiking in Galapagos.

• Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
• Trek to a fresh water lake
• Learn about local conservation
• Explore Tortuga Bay

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from $4,000

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Northeast Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Highlands

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6-day cruise in the Northeast Galapagos Islands aboard Galaxy. Witness diverse wildlife at North Seymours. Encounter penguins at Bartolome Island's Pinnacle Rock. Explore volcanic landscapes at Sullivan Bay, and snorkel in vibrant waters. Conclude with Santa Fe's land iguanas and explore San Cristobal's lush highlands.

• Discover North Seymour Island
• Witness the courtship dance
• Snorkel the vibrant underwater
• Visit South Plazas Island

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from $149,190

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Private Charter - Western & Eastern Islands Aboard M/C Elite

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Join the M/C Elite on a spectacular 8-day Eastern and Western Galapagos private cruise. Explore isolated islands and remote visitor points to see unique wildlife. Observe blue-footed boobies and frigate birds in North Seymour, spot Galapagos hawks and flightless cormorants in Urbina Bay, and see marine iguanas feeding underwater in Fernandina.

• Snorkel & Kayak across Tintoreras
• Discover Sierra Negra volcano
• Bird watching at North Seymour
• Visit the beautiful Junco Lagoon

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from $91,559

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Private Charter - Galapagos Southeast & North Central Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day Southeast & North Central Galapagos private cruise aboard the Corals takes you across the highlights of the extraordinary San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Rabida. Encounter fascinating native wildlife such as giant tortoises, sea lions, flamingos, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and iguanas while you swim, snorkel or hike.

• Visit Jacinto Gordillo Center
• Snorkel and sunbathe in Cerro Brujo
• View impressive volcanic landscapes
• Explore a “Turtle Sanctuary”

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from $5,395

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Central East & Southern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through the Galapagos Islands on an 8-day cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat and encounter rare wildlife across volcanic islands. Every landing reveals iconic Galapagos species and rugged landscapes.

• Snorkel at Chinese Hat’s beach
• Champion Islet reef snorkeling
• Snorkel with rays and sea lions
• See giant tortoises in Santa Cruz

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