Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in December 2025

from $3,150

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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Explore the Interpretation Center
• Observe Frigate birds
• Discover Punta Suárez's wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Variable

Embark on a 4-day Southern Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Anahi. Explore San Cristobal's Interpretation Center and 'La Colina de las Fragatas'. Encounter diverse wildlife at Punta Suárez and Bahía Gardner. Visit Punta Cormorant's flamingo lagoon and snorkel at Devil's Crown. Discover Bahía "Post Office" and Asilo de la Paz.

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from $2,547

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Galapagos Northeast Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Explore the Charles Darwin Station
• Visit Mosquera Islet´s sea lions
• Walk in South Plaza´s cactus forest

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Spend 4 days cruising the northeast islands of the Galapagos and experience the best of the archipelago, visiting a variety of locations such as the Charles Darwin Station, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, and more! Delight yourself with close encounters with the Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, sharks, and blue-footed boobies.

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from $2,325

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Southern Islands I

4 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Visit wildlife observation points
• Observe a colony of sea lions
• Meet the Galapagos giant turtles

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy this 4-day cruse through the southern islands of the Galapagos on the Archipel I. Get the opportunity to explore the wildlife-rich shores and breathtaking landscapes of San Cristobal, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.

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from $8,067

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Snorkel around Champion Islet
• View lava how flows
• Hike across North Seymour Island
• Play with sea lions

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Explore the red beaches of Rabida and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station aboard the La Pinta. Hike, snorkel, and relax on this 7-day tour of the Western Islands.

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from $160,450

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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

• Admire South Plaza's beauty
• Observe Giant Land Tortoises
• Visit the famous Urbina Bay
• Look out for amazing wilflife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / North Seymour

Activity Level

Variable

The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands. The Infinity offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder next to your own group of up to 20 guests! Sailing across San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Isabela, Fernandina, and more.

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from $57,760

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Private Charter - Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard EcoGalaxy

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Swim along coral beaches
• Observe a variety of sea birds
• Hike the shores of North Seymour

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Spend 5 days cruising through the Galapagos on a tour of the Northeast Islands. Witness sea lions, iguanas and beautiful scenery on this private adventure aboard the EcoGalaxy.

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from $44,450

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Grand Majestic

4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Visit historic Floreana Island
• Admire unique Galapagos wildlife
• Kayak along Gardener Bay

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Have you dreamed of sailing and exploring the Galapagos Islands on your own private cruise? Join the Majestic on this exceptional 4-day expedition. Discover Cormorant Point, with more than 50 volcanic cones rising in an 80-mile area. Gardener Bay offers great opportunities for enjoying some beach time in the Galapagos.

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from $10,250

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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 $8,290

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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 $5,338

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Western Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Koln

• Explore North Seymour Island
• Hike Bartolome Island
• Observe wildlife at James Bay
• Encounter penguins at Tagus Cove

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the best of the West Galapagos on an 8-day Koln cruise. Enjoy orientation sessions, snacks, and meals while exploring various islands. Observe unique wildlife, go swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking. Visit reserves, farms, and research centers before concluding the trip with a visit to Playa Las Bachas.

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from $4,660

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Central Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

• Visit The Interpretation Center
• Observe avian courtship rituals
• Interact with gentle giant tortoise

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day voyage on the Treasure of the Galapagos explores the central islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, North Seymour, Mosquera, South Plaza, and San Cristobal. Experience the picturesque landscape, unique wildlife, and snorkeling opportunities offered by this exciting Galapagos tour.

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from $3,850

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Western Islands

Baltra - North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion

• Uncover wonders in Tintoreras
• Witness penguins and boobies dance
• Snorkel Mangle Point with turtles
• Explore uplifts of Urbina Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / North Seymour

Activities

Snorkeling, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Western Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion. Explore highlands with giant tortoises, and Tintoreras for underwater wonders. Discover wetlands, Moreno Point's coast, Elizabeth Bay's penguins, and Urbina Bay's uplifted terrain. Enjoy golden beaches, and snorkeling, then marvel at avian life on Genovesa and North Seymour Islands.

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from $4,800

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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Marvel at Kicker Rock
• Stroll along Cerro Brujo's sands
• Explore Punta Pitt's birdlife
• Send postcards from Post Office Bay

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 5-day Southern Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Galaxy. Marvel at Kicker Rock's grandeur on a panga ride, encounter sea lions at Cerro Brujo and explore Punta Pitt's diverse birdlife. Witness unique fauna at Suarez Point, Gardner Bay's paradise, and Floreana's Post Office Bay history. Conclude, reflecting on this remarkable journey.

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from $4,660

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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 $3,675

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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 $1,800

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Southeast Islands

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

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

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center

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.

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from $6,490

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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Visit the Waved Albatross colony
• Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
• Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
• Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll see giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.

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from $399,405

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard La Pinta

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Snorkel around Champion Islet
• View lava how flows
• Hike across North Seymour Island
• Play with sea lions

Starts / Ends

North Seymour / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the Galapagos Islands like never before during this 7-day Western Islands private cruise aboard La Pinta. Discover the volcanic landscapes of Punta Espinoza in Fernandina, the spectacular red beaches of Rabida on Santa Cruz Island, and snorkel or glass-bottom boat ride along the coast of Champion Islet in Floreana.

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