Top Santa Cruz Highlands Trips & Tours in July 2026

from $111,790

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Private Charter - North & Central Islands + Floreana Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Climb Prince Philip’s Steps
• Discover North Seymour Island
• Admire Red and Blue-footed Boobies
• Swim & snorkel across clear waters

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Baltra / Baltra

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Discover the North and Central Galapagos Islands' natural beauty and wildlife on a 6-day cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. Sail across some of the most emblematic islands of Baltra, Bartholomew, Floreana, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa. Enjoy snorkeling, boating, bird-watching, and island exploration with a native national park guide.

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from $96,890

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Ocean Spray

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
• Explore Urbina Bay
• Hike along lava paths
• Take a trail along Lake Darwin

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Baltra / Baltra

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Whale Watching

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Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay, and more on a cruise through the Western Islands aboard Ocean Spray. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day private Galapagos tour.

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from $5,100

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Northeast Islands

Santa Cruz to San Cristobal - 6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Hike volcanic lava trails
• Observe giant tortoises grazing
• Discover finches and mockingbirds
• Explore red-sand beaches

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Variable

Embark on a 6-day Northeast Galapagos Islands cruise aboard EcoGalaxy. Visit Baltra, Bartolome, Genovesa, Santa Cruz, and more. Snorkel with turtles, hike lava fields, explore bird colonies, and encounter giant tortoises. Experience wildlife up close aboard a guided adventure that highlights the region’s volcanic landscapes and rich biodiversity.

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from $6,684

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Island Circumnavigation

15-Day Galapagos Cruise - 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

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Variable

Travel around the Galapagos on this 15-day 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 $190,300

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Private Charter - Beyond Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Enjoy friendly sea lions
• Walk along a green beach
• Hike to see Galapagos doves

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Close encounters with nature highlight this 8-day private Galapagos cruise onboard the Grace. The islands are teeming with animals that are eager to meet visitors. Explore Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and other nearby cities! Scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking are all popular pastimes in this area.

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from $10,750

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Beaches and Bays

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

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

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Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and 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.

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from $13,400

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Beyond Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Enjoy friendly sea lions
• Walk along a green beach
• Hike to see Galapagos doves

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day adventure aboard Grace offers close encounters with wildlife. The islands are full of creatures that love to interact with visitors. Travel around Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz and more! Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in the crystalline waters of this area.

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from $7,145

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise

• Snorkel at Bartholomew Island
• Visit volcanic Rabida Island
• Relax on Darwin Bay's white beaches
• View Galapagos hawks & lava lizards

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Journey to the Eastern Galapagos Islands on board the Natural Paradise for an 8-day full exploration of the most recognized locations in the archipelago. Enjoy daily adventure activities such as snorkeling, dinghy rides, hiking, and swimming in the most pristine and wildlife-rich waters.

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from $5,536

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West & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Meet Nazca and red-footed boobies
• Walk Darwin Bay’s sandy trail
• Explore Santa Fe's white beaches
• See South Plaza land iguanas

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Santa Cruz

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Galapagos Legend and set sail for an 8-day cruise adventure around the west and central islands of the Galapagos. This cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes and highlights of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santa Fe, Santiago, Isabela and Fernandina.

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from $8,690

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Islands Circumnavigation - West

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• View a sea lion colony
• Explore underground lava tubes
• Snorkel with fish and sea lions
• Visit the blowhole on Espanola

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Variable

Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure.

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from $8,690

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Islands Circumnavigation - East

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Explore Witch Hill
• Swim with reef fish
• Visit Cormorant Point
• Snorkel in clear water

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Witness Kicker Rock, Pitt Point and Post Office Bay aboard the Ocean Spray. This 8-day cruise allows you to circumnavigate the East Galapagos Islands.

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from $6,645

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Northern & Southern Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Explore lush Santa Cruz highland
• Marvel at blue-footed boobies
• Witness North Seymour's wildlife
• Explore Darwin Bay's mangrove trail

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set off on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Angel to explore the Northern and Southern Galapagos Islands. Witness unique wildlife, geological formations, and diverse landscapes. Discover giant tortoises, rare bird species, sea lion pups, and more, concluding at Black Turtle Cove before departing from Baltra Airport.

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from $6,195

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Western Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Discover Isabela and Las Tintoreras
• Ascend Sierra Negra Volcano
• Visit Elizabeth Bay
• Observe sea lions in the lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Anahi in the western Galapagos Islands. Explore lush highlands, and visit Isabela Island's Las Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano, and Tagus Cove. Discover diverse wildlife at Punta Espinoza, Puerto Egas, Rábida Island, and Bartolomé Island. Conclude with a visit to North Seymour to observe Baltra's land iguanas.

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from $5,370

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Galapagos Northern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Explore Dragon Hill´s wildlife
• Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
• Explore a volcanic black sand beach

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 8-day adventure through the Northern Islands of the Galapagos and experience the best of the archipelago by kayaking in crystal clear waters, snorkeling surrounded by turtles and sea lions, and hiking trails in the most amazing locations.

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from $5,195

From 4495

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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

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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

Starts / Ends

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

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Small Ship Sailing

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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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