Top Santa Cruz Highlands Trips & Tours in December 2025

from $14,495

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Western & Eastern Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Explore Tagus Cove
• Marvel at Urbina Bay
• Visit Santa Cruz highlands
• Encounter diverse wildlife

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

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Explore the Western & Eastern Galapagos Islands on this 9-day cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Discover Bachas Beach, Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, Santiago Island, and more. Witness unique wildlife, hike, snorkel, and savor the stunning natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.

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from $118,560

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
• See the blue-footed boobies dance
• Look for Galapagos penguins
• Cruise along Moreno Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Bachas Beach

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Alya on this 6-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more.

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from $157,345

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Private Charter - Southeast Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Walk on Gardner Bay's beach
• Try Floreana Post Office tradition
• Visit Dragon Hill and see wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 5-day Private Galapagos Charter cruise - Southeast Islands aboard Galapagos Legend for private exploration of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Mosquera Islet. Hike trails, snorkel reefs, kayak bays, and see giant tortoises, sea lions, albatross, and flamingos.

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from $149,477

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Walk at Rabida's red beach
• Hike Tagus Cove with volcano views
• See Punta Vicente Roca penguins

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the remote, less-visited western islands of Santa Cruz, Santiago, Rabida, Isabela, and Fernandina on an unforgettable 5-day private cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend small ship.

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from $78,360

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Private Charter - Northern Galapagos Journey

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star

• Explore Black Turtle Cove
• Hike Bartolomé volcano summit
• Walk El Barranco cliffs

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the Galápagos Islands on a 5-day private cruise aboard the Sea Star, exploring Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, Santiago, and nearby islets. Hike scenic trails, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and encounter flamingos, land iguanas, sea turtles, Galápagos penguins, and diverse bird species.

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from $61,050

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Private Charter - Galapagos Southeast Islands Aboard Corals

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
• Hike across Española Island
• Swim and snorkel at Devil´s Crown

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an affordable 5-day Galapagos private cruise aboard the Corals yacht exploring the southeastern and central islands' wildlife and stunning landscape, including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Encounter giant tortoises, snorkel in the crystalline waters and view colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.

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from $56,256

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Private Charter - Western Galapagos Islands Cruise Aboard Corals

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Snorkel at the Bolivar Channel
• Meet Fernandina's endemic species
• Land on Urbina's black beach
• Explore Santiago's shores

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day all-inclusive private Galapagos cruise aboard the Corals yacht explores the central and western islands of Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago. Hike among dramatic volcanic landscapes filled with wildlife, and snorkel among marine iguanas, sea turtles, and playful sea lions.

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from $58,800

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Visit Post Office Bay´s mailbox
• Swim and snorkel with sea lions
• Visit Fausto Llerena Center

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Embark Archipel I for a 5-day private cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos. Enjoy the unique green sand beaches of Cormorant point, the abundance of wildlife on Española, and the friendly interaction with Floreana's playful sea lions. These volcanic and wildlife-rich islands are ideal for a vacation.

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from $7,961

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Galapagos Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Spot Genovesa red-footed boobies
• Explore Rabida's red sand beaches
• Observe the Galapagos tortoise

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 15-day Circumnavigation of the Galapagos Islands on the highly-rated Galapagos Legend ship provides a comprehensive, unforgettable tour of the Galapagos. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, giant tortoises, and many more unique native species!

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from $9,990

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Central Islands Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite

• Visit D. Rodriguez Breeding Center
• Observe blue-footed boobies
• Relax at Gardner Bay
• Take a panga ride to Champion Islet

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the highlights of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Santiago, and Genovesa islands on this incredible 8-day adventure aboard the Elite. There is an endless list of activities to make this an unforgettable trip including snorkeling, roaming volcanic landscapes, and observing the native wildlife.

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from $7,395

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Diving Galapagos

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sky

• Dive in Cousins Rocks
• Take a land tour in Bartolome
• See horn sharks at Cape Marshall
• Watch Galapagos Giant Turtles

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sky. Enjoy scuba diving adventures in some of the best spots in the world. Tour Bartolome and dive in Cousins Rocks, Wolf Island, Darwin Island and more. Experience wildlife in and out of the water on this scuba tour.

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from $6,388

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top V

• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Observe birds on El Barroco
• Explore Rabida Island
• Swim & Snorkel at Chinese Hat

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top V in 8 days, where you'll explore the magical landscapes with unique wildlife like sea lions, brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies and sally light-foot crabs. There is an endless list of activities to do in the different islands.

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from $2,100

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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II

• Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
• See Bachas Beach's floating pier
• Admire El Barranco's amazing views
• Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the Norhern Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard Nemo II

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from $95,767

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Tip Top II

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II

• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Observe birds on El Barroco
• Explore Rabida Island
• Swim & Snorkel at Chinese Hat

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top II in 8 days, explore the magical landscapes with unique wildlife like sea lions, brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies and sally light-foot crabs. There is an endless list of activities to do on the different islands.

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from $91,200

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Bonita

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

• Discover Dragon Hill
• Visit Espumilla Beach
• See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
• Hike across Urbina Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita for a private expedition. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.

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from $9,770

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Darwin's Odyssey

Baltra roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

• Explore Santa Cruz
• Visit Punta Moreno
• Hike Sierra Negra's volcanic rim
• See flightless cormorants

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 7-day Darwin's Odyssey cruise aboard Tribute through the Central and West Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz for giant tortoises, snorkel with playful sea creatures, hike Sierra Negra volcano, and witness unique wildlife like flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins.

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from $6,000

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

• Discover Dragon Hill
• Visit Espumilla Beach
• See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
• Hike across Urbina Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.

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from $7,800

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Southern Islands

Baltra - Highlands - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Santa Cruz 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.

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