Top Santa Cruz Highlands Trips & Tours in May 2026

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Dive Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua

• Visit Santiago Island
• Observe sharks at Wolf Island
• Discover “Darwin’s Arch”
• Admire Cape Douglas' marine life

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the underwater marvels of the remote northern Galapagos Islands of Wolf and Darwin on a Liveaboard diving cruise on the Aqua. See some of the following Marine Life: sea lions, Galapagos sharks, white tip reef sharks, turtles, seahorses, barracudas, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays, and reef fish.

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from $5,850

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

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from $6,100

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Northeast & Southeastern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Observe blue-footed boobies
• Snorkel at Kicker Rock
• Snorkel at Devil’s Crown
• Observe giant tortoises roaming

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking, Small Ship Sailing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Variable

Embark on a 8-day Northeast & Southeastern Islands cruise aboard Galaxy to explore North Seymour, Bartolome, Genovesa, and San Cristobal Islands. Encounter unique wildlife, snorkel among marine species, hike volcanic terrains and relax on white-sand beaches.

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from $4,400

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Observe the Galapagos tortoise
• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Climb up Prince Phillip's Steps
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise through the Eastern Galapagos Islands on the Cachalote Explorer. Spend time learning about the history of the island and watch as seabirds soar and sea lions play on this 8-day tour.

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from $5,140

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Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• Observe the giant Galapagos turtles
• Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
• Snorkel around Gardner Island
• Take incredible photos of landscape

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Variable

Enjoy 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .

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from $4,500

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Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II

• Dive & snorkel at Kicker Rock
• Learn about Post Office Bay
• Inspect the ecosystem
• Hike on Chinese Hat

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Get close to sea lions on a tour of the Southeast Islands. Discover the history of Post Office Bay and take a stroll along a coral reef on this 8-day cruise aboard the Nemo II.

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from $4,500

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North & West Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II

• Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
• Explore the cliffs of Isabela
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Get close to giant tortoises on a tour of the North & West Islands. Discover the history behind Buccaneer Cove and take a stroll along a coral reef on this 8-day cruise aboard the Nemo II.

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from $3,561

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Explore the beaches of Las Bachas
• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel by Cerro Dragon
• Navigate around Kicker Rock

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Travel aboard the Aida Maria to the Galapagos Islands. Witness a sea turtle nesting area, swim with penguins, see a variety of birds and wildlife, and explore lava flows on this 8-day adventure.

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from $3,561

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Witness giant tortoises
• Follow a path to a forest of cacti
• Hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano
• Explore coastal lagoons

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness exciting and unique plants, animals, and landscapes. Swim, hike, and explore on this 8-day tour on the Aida Maria.

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from $5,538

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• Observe colonies of marine iguanas
• Explore the diverse marine life
• Visit lava tubes and lava flows
• View historical inscriptions

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Journey to the western islands of the Galapagos on this 7-day cruise on the Seaman Journey. Discover the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of Baltra, Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands.

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from $167,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Beluga

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown
• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore El Junco Lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Take an extensive trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Beluga. Experience Cerro Brujo, Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat on this 15-day tour.

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from $147,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation I aboard Cachalote Explorer

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
• Visit the blowhole
• Hike on Bartolome Island
• Learn about Galapagos tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day private cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $106,957

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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Aida Maria

15 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Visit a flamingo lagoon
• Snorkel with white-tipped sharks
• Explore the red beaches of Rabida
• Watch sea lions relax on the shore

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Travel around the Galapagos islands on this 15-day private charter cruise. Learn about the plants and wildlife, swim in the Pacific Ocean, shop in Puerto Ayora, and visit the Charles Darwin Station on your trip aboard the Aida Maria.

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from $11,613

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Islands Circumnavigation II

Roundtrip Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Explore Isabela's lava tunnels
• Ascend Sierra Negra
• Discover unique wetland birds
• Swim around Pinnacle Rock

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 15-day Galapagos Islands circumnavigation cruise on Anahi. Explore Isabela's Las Tintoreras and Sierra Negra Volcano, snorkel with diverse marine life, visit Rábida's red rocks, and discover wildlife at North Seymour and Bachas Beach. Conclude with visits to Charles Darwin Research Station and Fausto Llerena Center.

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from $10,750

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown
• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore El Junco Lagoon

Activity Level

Variable

Take an extensive trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Beluga. Experience Cerro Brujo, Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat on this 15-day tour.

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from $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
• Visit the blowhole
• Hike on Bartolome Island
• Learn about Galapagos tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $8,544

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata

• Appreciate landscape on Isabela
• Practice aquatic activities
• Observe ecosystems of Santiago
• Snorkeling in Kicker RockS

Activity Level

Variable

Recreation aboard Fragata in 15 days around unique landscapes and impressive wildlife, around Genovesa, Bartholomew, San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Santiago, among other.

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from $256,079

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Private Charter - East & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Explore beautiful beaches
• Learn Galapagos history
• Admire Genovesa's wildlife
• See Darwin Bay red-footed boobies

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail privately through the Galapagos Islands on an 8-day charter aboard the M/V Galapagos Legend. Explore Española, Floreana, Genovesa, San Cristobal, and Santa Cruz. Encounter giant tortoises, red-footed boobies, and marine iguanas. Snorkel Devil’s Crown, kayak near cliffs, and walk pristine beaches.

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