Top Santa Cruz Highlands Trips & Tours in October 2026

from $4,845

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Northern Galapagos Journey

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star

• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Witness a nesting site for boobies
• Explore white coral sand beaches

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 5-day Galápagos adventure aboard the Sea Star, exploring Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, Santiago, and Genovesa Islands. Discover breathtaking volcanic landscapes, snorkel with penguins, and encounter iconic wildlife while hiking, kayaking, and exploring mangrove-lined coves.

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from $3,500

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Northeast Islands

Baltra to San Cristobal - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Snorkel with marine wildlife
• Spot red-footed boobies
• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Spot Santa Fe land iguanas

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

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

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Variable

Sail through the Northeast Galapagos Islands on a 5-day expedition aboard Galaxy. Visit North Seymour, Santa Fe, Genovesa, and San Cristobal. Snorkel with sea lions, hike volcanic trails, and observe iconic wildlife like giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas in their natural habitats.

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from $3,472

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Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Watch Bachas Beach sea lions
• Visit Rabida's red sand beaches
• Snorkel with sea turtles

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day Galapagos Western Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Legend to visit Santa Cruz, Santiago, Rabida, Isabela, and Fernandina. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel with penguins, kayak near sea lions, and see giant tortoises. Explore red-sand beaches, black lava shores, and pristine coves with expert-led excursions.

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from $3,472

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Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Visit San Cristobal Interpretation
• Explore Gardner Bay White Beach
• See Punta Suarez Albatross colony

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the south-eastern islands of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz on this 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard Galapagos Legend. Visit interpretation centers, see albatross, flamingos, sea lions, and giant tortoises. Experience a mix of wildlife encounters and natural highlights across diverse Galapagos landscapes in one expedition.

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from $4,150

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Northeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Discover Mosquera's beauty
• Admire Genovesa's wildlife
• Snorkel at Santa Fe

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal

Activity Level

Variable

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from $3,368

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Western Galapagos Islands Cruise

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 Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II yachts explore the central and western islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela and Fernandina. Hike among dramatic volcanic landscapes filled with wildlife, and snorkel among marine iguanas, sea turtles, playful sea lions, colorful schools of fish, sharks, and even penguins!

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from $3,295

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Eastern Islands II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day exciting cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos. Meet Galapagos giant turtles, climb to the Baroness Lookout Point, snorkel with sea turtles and sharks, and visit one of the first sites visited by Charles Darwin. These volcanic and wildlife-rich islands are an ideal place to spend your vacations!

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from $16,195

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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 $86,640

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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

Activities

Whale Watching

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 $157,345

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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 $68,450

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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 $61,050

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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 $52,720

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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 $10,239

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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 $7,495

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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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